Intro to Desktop Publishing Topics Covered Define DTP

Intro to Desktop Publishing

Topics Covered Define DTP Operating system Software Input/output devices DTP permissions

What is Desktop Publishing The process of producing a document using a personal computer. A combination of both print and graphics on a single page. ◦ Must have skills in understanding typography graphics, layout, and business expectations

Operating System Is the software that runs your computer. It is the behind-the-scenes process that tells a window or program to open when you double click your mouse. The basis of all computer functions

DTP Software The operating system runs your computer, software programs make the computer productive. Microsoft Word: low-end, for simple projects Microsoft Publisher: mid-range, useful for beginners with limited skills Adobe In-Design: high-end, advanced features, professional printing Quark. XPress: high-end, advanced DTP work Adobe Acrobat: not a true DPT program, converts any document to a PDF file for free Macromedia Flash. Paper: like Adobe Acrobat, but uses Flash Player to convert documents

Input & Output Devices Input: keyboard, mouse, scanner, drawing tablet, microphone Output: printer, monitor, speakers

Printers Dot Matrix- first printer attached to personal computers. Created a series of dots that formed the letters. Slow, noisy, low-quality Laser Printer- prints similar to a copy machine. Inkjet- less expensive than a laser, quiet, fast

Networks Computers within an organization are connectable. Like the school’s network, a file on one person’s computer can be accessed on another computer or by someone else. LAN: Local Area Network- connects computers in a single building or within a single organization WAN: Wide Area Network- connects computers over a large geographical area. ◦ Ex: the Internet, VPN (virtual private network) connects all computers in a single organization and blocks access to others.

Viruses Destructive programs (called malware) such as computer viruses, worms, Trojans, adware, or spyware can invade a computer. Invasion occurs through e-mails, attachments, or visiting a website Antivirus software protects against malware, but must be updated often.

DTP & Permissions

Permissions Business world: Any art work or written content belongs to the author/creator. Must get permission (often a fee) to use the material. Education world: “Fair Use” rules grants students permission to use materials on a limited basis as part of the learning process.

Royalty-Free Images A “royalty” is a fee paid to an artist every time you use his or her art work. Some images are “Royalty-Free” (free all the time, or free use with a one-time fee) ◦ Some requires the source must be named, others do not require a source, but do not allow resale

Copyright Laws that protect those who produce a work whether it is art or text. No copyright symbol need be visible for the protection to exist

Licensing One way that someone with a copyright can provide permission for use. ◦ Can use the work, but do not own it ◦ Ex: When you get a new software program such as In. Design, you get a license to use the software, not own it. The installation CD is the permission.

Is it a Patent, Trademark, or Copyright? Patent: provides “the right to exclude others from making, using, selling, or importing” an invention. Patent is good for 20 years. Trademark: Word, name, symbol to distinguish goods from others. Ex: Nike Swoosh Copyright: Protects “literary, dramatic, musical, artistic, and certain other intellectual works. ” The other has exclusive rights to reproduce, distribute, perform, or display