Abstract This paper discusses in detail how the concept of the paperless office, long a desire of the computer age, is finally a real possibility due to technologies such as Adobe's PDF file format and its Adobe Reader program. The paper examines how, accompanied by a slew of other relatively inexpensive or already present technologies, a company can save a substantial amount of revenue in operating expenses.
From the Paper "The paperless office concept, enabled by a combination of technologies and processes mediated through the personal computer, is already facilitated by such technologies as the PDF document system by Adobe and as outlined by an article in Infoworld entitled the Paperless Office is a very real strategy for this company. This company's love affair with the personal printer: "Office printer politics gets very territorial at times...'Even if a fast modern network printer is located in close proximity, there is a lot of resistance from people surrendering old and outdated personal printers'" (Mendham, para.9), will be replaced by greater productivity because a worker's time on task will increase."
Abstract This paper introduces art history and its meaning. It then focuses on modern art and shows that with the introduction of technology, post modern art has broken many boundaries. The paper shows that, in a culture that is enveloped in technology, artists who are a direct reflection of their culture cannot stay away from entering the digital world of art. The paper touches on subjects such as creative advertising, computer animation and computer graphics.
From the Paper "Art becomes significant because it is able to hold the power to express important things that would most likely remain unstated in any other form of communication. This force of expression is found in the supreme monuments of our time, the icons that represent greatness of modern art works that have been able to continue and triumph over the fashionable animosity that greeted their first appearance. Great art can stand-alone and directly speak to the on-looking viewer, in spite of how we or other writers may choose to explain it."
Tags: philosophy, 20th, century, Microsoft, Adobe, Photoshop, Disney
Abstract This paper explores the various aspects of digital painting enhancement from ethical concerns to techniques. The paper looks at how digital enhancement allows the artist to go beyond the limitations of the brush, bringing a new dimension to art. The paper contends digital enhancement should be considered as just another tool for the artist to use.
From the Paper "Every time technology moves ahead, invading the world of art, we are presented with exciting new opportunities along with difficult challenges. Such is the case with the advent of digitally enhanced painting. Digital enhancement allows us to push the envelope, invent new forms of expression, add rich dimension to old forms and step into the refreshing world of the unexplored. Although digital enhancement is resisted by some people for what are probably excellent reasons, it is embraced by others for reasons just as laudable..."
Abstract This paper gives a review of Photoshop online tutorials, including the characteristics necessary for the learner's successful completion of the course. Several online Photoshop tutorials are evaluated. It concludes that persistence and plenty of patience are the general requirements for the learner to complete an online Photoshop tutorial.
From the Paper "Photoshop can be used to change or 'alter' images like photos, artwork, or others of the same kind, can be used to change the mode of image compression, and can also help a designer to create an image right from scratch. (Sol; Tachibana, 1998b) Adobe Photoshop has 'video tutorials' sold for a price online, which cover Version CS2. The videos can be played on either a PC or on a Mac, and detail easy to follow methods of instruction, and are in general meant for either the beginner, or the intermediate learner. The advertisement purports that the training videos are so cost effective that the learner would be able to master a full and complete application of the program, for a mere fraction of the cost that he would incur if he were to enroll in a real classroom. Furthermore, according to the advertisement, accelerated learning, as well as high retention levels would be the results and benefits of purchasing the online Photoshop tutorial. (Adobe Photoshop Video Tutorials online Training Courses) "
Abstract Describes how Adobe Portable Document Format got its start in the business world, including an explanation of the technology and versions available today. The writer then presents a list and explanation of the current features the newest Adobe PDF offers. The writer explains how PDF files replace the need for paper in offices.
From the Paper "A paperless office, many have dreamed of it, none have accomplished it. Adobe Systems Incorporated has evolved over the years to provide business and government agencies across the world with electronic packages that contain everything from spreadsheets, presentations, and brochures, to photographs, rich graphics, and more just by the click of a single button. All though Adobe PDF (Portable Document Format) is the de facto standard for the creation and viewing of electronic packages now, it didn?t come easy."
Abstract The editors of the trailer of the film "A Touch of Evil" were provided with thirteen minutes of film to be edited from the Orson Welles' masterpiece, "A Touch of Evil." This paper examines how using these thirteen minutes of film, the editors produced a one-and-a-half minute trailer using Adobe Premier Professional. The process is described followed by a summary of the project in the conclusion.
Outline
Introduction
Review and Discussion
Background and Overview
"A Touch of Evil"
Steps to Trailer Production and Rationale
Conclusion
From the Paper "The music in "A Touch of Evil" was written by none other than Henry Mancini. According to Nowell-Smith (1997), "The fate of jazz as film music strongly resembles that of classical music: it was taken over by established film composers like Henry Mancini, Lalo Schifrin, Dave Grusin, John Barry, and Michel Legrand, who took elements of its basic language and integrated them into a 'mod' style tailored to the flow of the film" (p. 563). The film is set in a fictional Mexican border town, "Los Robles" (described on a billboard at the edge of town as the "Paris of the Border" (Case, 1996); however, it was actually filmed in Venice, California because the place looked "convincingly run-down and decayed" (Plot Summary, 3)."
Abstract The paper examine the rate of piracy in the software industry around the world but focuses on the problem in India. It explores the issue of copyright in relation to software and also examines types of licenses available for software manufacturers.
Paper Outline:
What is Software Piracy?
What is Copyright?
Types of Licenses
What are the Dos and Don'ts of a Licensed Software
Bibliography
From the Paper "In the BSA study, eastern Europe was found to have the highest piracy rates, while Vietnam was the worst offending country with an estimated piracy rate of 94 per cent. Despite lower piracy rates, north America, Asia/Pacific and western Europe once again accounted for the bulk of the lost revenues comprising 85 per cent of global losses.
North America continued to be the region with the lowest piracy rate - at 26 per cent - but even that was up one percentage point from 2000. Total losses due to software piracy in the US were more than $1.8bn, down from $2.6bn in 2000."
Abstract This paper explains that hacking is unauthorized use or attempt to circumvent or bypass the security mechanisms of an information system or network for the thrill of learning and "looking around" or for the malicious intent of gathering information for gain, data corruption, or access to a system. The author points out that a hacker replaced the home page of the Burger King UK site with a parody of arch rival McDonald's site, stating "Eat our food, we want your money," and suggesting to visitors that they should go to McDonalds instead. The paper relates that it is hard to quantify the financial losses of clean-up and investigation from hacking, but the real costs are soft costs, such lost business opportunities. Graphs and illustrations.
Table of Contents
Introduction
What Is Hacking?
Hacker Motivation
The Costs of Hacking on Business
Burger King
Cert.org
The FBI and SirCam
NetNames and Osama Bin Laden
Adobe and Dmitry Sklyarov
Companies' Hacking-Related Insurance Costs
The Effects of Cyber Criminal Activity
Conclusion
From the Paper "White-Hat hackers is often used to describe those who attempt to break into systems or networks in order to help the owners of the system by making them aware of security flaws, or to perform some other altruistic activity. Many such people are employed by computer security companies. This type of hacker takes pleasure in learning and working with computer systems, and as a result gains a deeper understanding of the subject."
