Media Software and Hardware

Digital Communications II

Media Software

Cloud ComputingUse of web services to perform functions that were traditionally performed with software on an individual computer, i.e. Flicker, Picasa, Google Docs, Picnik

Drawing SoftwareProgram used to create vector graphics; provides fir freehand as well as geometric shapes

Example: Adobe Illustrator, (Photoshop has limited abilities)

Image Editing SoftwareSoftware designed to edit, manipulate or modify digital photographs

Example: Photoshop, Picasa, GIMP

Painting SoftwarePrograms used to create bitmap images; useful in creating original art because they provide the tools used by artists (such as brushes and pens)Example: Paint, Corel PainterXMost image-editing programs like Photoshop include this capability

Media Hardware

BluetoothWireless technology to transfer data

BurnerA CD or DVD writer; can be internal or external

KioskA free-standing electronic system that allows transactions or provides information, such as DVD Rental, ATM, gift registry, photo development, etc.

Point-and-Shoot CameraA still camera used for simple operations

ScannerAn input device that converts hard copy, such as photos and documents, to a digital copy

Single Lens Reflex Camera Camera that has a detachable lens

Universal Serial Bus PortA connection port used to connect various outside devices, i.e. flash drives, USB cables