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AR DC3 Unit 1
Arkansas DC 3 Unit 1 Elements of Media
Term | Definition |
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Animation software | software that takes independent pictures or frames and puts them together to form the illusion of continuous motion |
Apps | short for application, but generally refers to mobile applications |
Blog | a web site that contains an online personal journal with reflections, comments and often hyperlinks provided by the writer |
Cloud computing | use of web services to perform functions that were traditionally performed with software on an individual computer; i.e. Flickr, Google Docs, etc. |
Copyright law | laws designed to protect intellectual property rights and to provide monetary rewards for inventiveness and hard work; protects works "fixed in any tangible form of expression" |
Drawing software | programs used to create vector graphics; can create images by drawing freehand or by using geometric shapes |
DVD authoring software | programs aimed primarily at converting videos, complete with titles and menus, into DVD movies that can be played on a DVD player |
E-reader | a handheld device for reading content such as books, newspapers, and documents; may also be used for other Internet content; one major advantage is the extremely long battery life |
Fair use | Section 107 of the Copyright code limits the rights of the author, allowing parts of a copyrighted work to be used without requesting permission. Such circumstances are limited to criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching sholarship, or research |
File conversion software | programs used to convert a file from one format to another; i.e. convert a wave file to an mp3 |
Image editing software | programs designed to edit, manipulate, or modify digital photographs |
Mobile device | a portable electronic device which allows users to process, receive, and send data without the need to maintain a wired connection with the Internet |
Online learning system | any form of educational material which is readily available for distribution on the Web or privately over an internal network, such as Moodle, Blackboard, etc. |
Painting software | programs used to create bitmap images, useful in creating original art; uses brushes and pens to create images |
Podcast | a pre-recorded audio/video program that is posted to a website and is made available for download so people can listen/view them on personal computers or mobile devices. Some use the term podcasting to refer to video |
Podcasting software | a collection of programs used to create, broadcast, and receive podcasts |
Public domain | property rights that belong to the community at large, are unprotected by copyright or patent, and are subject to use by anyone. |
Royalty-free | prepared material that can be used legally without paying a fee each time the material is used |
Shareware | software that is available free of charge; may be distributed for evaluation with a fee requested for additional features or a manual |
Social networking | a website where one connects with those sharing personal or professional interests |
Sound editing software | programs used to record, edit and manipulate audio files |
Video editing software | programs used to capture, edit and manipulate video images, add effects, titles, and music to create studio-quality video |
Web design software | programs used to design and create single web pages and entire websites |