5th Class Computers Science Application of Multimedia Desktop Publishing

     Multimedia in Desktop Publishing

Computer technology has increased the potency and power of the print media, making it far more visually stunning and internationally acceptable. The publishing industry has adopted multimedia techniques to make their products more slick and professional and their processes faster and more effective. Multimedia knowledge in the print and publishing industry allows the use of video and still images to be integrated into documents at the pre- print stage. Further, it allows the developer to view and review his product trying out various combinations, alterations and effects for font, layout and colour before he or she can finalize his/her publication. Multimedia also allows the printer to preview the different options before deciding the best choice for his or her publication. This eliminates most of the elements of uncertainty in the printing process. While desktop publishing traditionally meant print design, today it also embraces other forms of publishing including Web design, animation, video, audio, mobile delivery, and other rich media content. Desktop publishing software is increasingly integrating rich media content tools, making it easier than ever to produce complex content for multiple uses without specialized knowledge of HTML, Flash or other programming. (See Figure 5.5.4)  

 Desktop publishing traditionally meant _____.

(A) Web design                                                

(B) Animation

(C) Video                                                            

(D) Print design

(E) None of these  

Answer: (D)

Explanation

Correct Option:

(D) Print design: Desktop publishing traditionally meant print design.

Incorrect Options:

(A) Web design: This option is incorrect

(B) Animation: This option is incorrect

(C) Video: This option is incorrect

(E) None of these: This option is invalid    

 Desktop publishing software can produce complex content for multiple uses without specialized knowledge of HTML, Flash or other programming.

(A) True                                              

(B) False  

Answer: (a)

Explanation

Correct Option:

(A) True: Desktop publishing software is increasingly integrating rich media content tools, making it easier than ever to produce complex content for multiple uses without specialized knowledge of HTML, Flash or other programming.

Incorrect Option:

(B) False: This option is incorrect