Definition of Desktop Publishing: Editorial work computer assisted. Home Edition which has been made possible thanks to the advancement in technology and electronics that allow modern computers. Equivalence: DTP.
Possible uses of DTP for:
1. Graphic Design. This is the number one use for desktop publishing and can be held accountable for why the term has changed so much over the years. Professional graphic designers use DTP programs such as QuarkXPress, Adobe PageMaker, and Adobe Photoshop to create webpages, the front pages of newspapers, and a variety of other visual documentation. Thanks to DTP, graphic design has become more than just pencil and paper. The introduction of desktop publishing has taken graphic design to greater heights. Without desktop publishing, there is no graphic design, and vice versa.
2. Career Assistance. Word processing also has also played its part in the DTP world. Microsoft Word and Open Office are used faithfully by numerous job seekers everyday as they work to put together the perfect resume, cover letter, or portfolio. Many create documents from scratch, while others take advantage of the oh-so-convenient templates.
3. Education. In the education field, teachers and students use a variety of DTP programs to complete assignments and projects. Whether it’s an Intro to Desktop Publishing course and the program of choice is QuarkXPress, or a Technical Writing Course that takes an in-depth look at Microsoft Word, the use of DTP in educational institutions is very prevalent.
4. Business. Today, desktop publishing is pretty much used to handle all of the “paperwork” of a business. Although it’s possible to run a business without the help of DTP, it isn’t the smartest business decision. From sole-proprietorships to Fortune 500 companies, DTP software is a lifesaver and money saver. Examples of DTP use in businesses are business cards, legal documentation, and advertising materials.
5. Crafts and Personal Projects. Desktop publishing is the crafter’s dream come true. Across homes all over the world, parents are looking for easy, cheap, and fun crafts to create with their children, teachers need ideas for students, and the interior decorator could use an origami template. Those who use DTP software for personal use normally stay away from the more advanced DTP software and stick with the more user friendly programs. Examples of desktop publishing projects for personal use are greeting cards, postcards, and invitations.
Main elements in Desktop Publishing: Fonts, image boxes, columns: The elements of design are the building blocks of all designs, chosen to convey the message — beyond the actual words or photos used. Desktop publishing documents utilize the five elements of design : lines | shapes | mass | texture | color.
Main programs you use:
-Layout/design: I don't use any kind of programs for this, because I don't use this two things for anything.
-Image processing: I use the Photoshop and Gimp programs, and online I use Picnik.
The spread: what it is: Difference between lending rates charged by the bank catchment and the bank pays savers. The difference is your profit or spreads.
PDF: the format for printing: PDF (Portable Document Format) is a file format that has captured all the elements of a printed document as an electronic image that you can view, navigate, print, or forward to someone else. PDF files are created using Adobe Acrobat , Acrobat Capture, or similar products. To view and use the files, you need the free Acrobat Reader, which you can easily download. Once you've downloaded the Reader, it will start automatically whenever you want to look at a PDF file.
