Typography in Multimedia Presentations
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What unit is commonly used to measure font sizes?

  • Inches
  • Points (correct)
  • Pixels
  • Millimeters

Which term describes the space between character pairs?

  • Tracking
  • Leading
  • Spacing
  • Kerning (correct)

What is the term for the act of placing an uppercase letter in the middle of a word?

  • Uppercase
  • Mixed Case
  • InterCap (correct)
  • Camel Case

Which font style is typically used for body text?

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In multimedia presentations, which of the following is NOT a recommended practice when choosing text fonts?

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What does the term 'leading' refer to in typography?

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What is a key reason for using anti-aliased text in presentations?

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Which of the following is a benefit of using drop caps in text?

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Which factor does NOT affect text legibility in a multimedia presentation?

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What is the primary difference between a typeface and a font?

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Which of the following is a common means of communication in multimedia presentations?

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Which type of font is characterized by having small lines or decorative strokes on the ends of their characters?

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Which combination of font styles can enhance a multimedia presentation's readability?

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What should multimedia developers consider when choosing words for a presentation?

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In terms of font characteristics, what does leading refer to?

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Which of the following font sizes would typically be considered oversized for standard reading in a presentation?

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What function do icons serve in a multimedia presentation?

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Which type of menu allows a user to navigate through content?

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What distinguishes interactive buttons from regular buttons?

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What are the two orientations in which a document can be printed?

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What is the primary purpose of tags in HTML documents?

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Which of the following is a benefit of using anti-aliasing in fonts?

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What is the purpose of truncation in word searching?

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What are the three types of outline fonts mentioned?

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What is a defining feature of DHTML?

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Which searching method uses the operator 'AND'?

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What defines the adjacency searching method?

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In a hypermedia structure, which element typically represents a point of interaction or content?

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What is a common characteristic of server-based hypertext systems?

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What is the function of frequency searching in hypermedia systems?

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Which searching method applies the operator 'OR'?

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How do hypertext databases typically organize their data?

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Which of the following describes a node in hypermedia?

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What is a primary advantage of PostScript format?

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What is a characteristic of links in hypermedia?

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Which statement about TrueType fonts is accurate?

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What functions are commonly performed by hypermedia text management systems?

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What unique characteristic do OpenType fonts possess?

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Which type of link specifies a hierarchical relationship between nodes?

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In terms of quality, what is a significant benefit of using PostScript?

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What is the simplest way to navigate hypermedia structures?

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Why are TrueType fonts particularly effective for digital display?

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Which of the following is NOT a typical use case for hypertext systems?

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What is an advantage of OpenType fonts compared to TrueType?

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Which statement about referential links is accurate?

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What limitation does the screen font of PostScript have?

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What are location markers used for in hypermedia navigation?

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Who developed the OpenType font standard?

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Flashcards

Text in Multimedia

The most common form of communication, encompassing words and symbols. It's vital for menus, navigation, and content in multimedia presentations.

Power of Meaning

The ability of text to convey meaning effectively. Multimedia developers must use words carefully and accurately to communicate information clearly.

Text Legibility

Aspects that influence how easily text can be read. These include factors like font size, color contrast, style, and spacing between lines.

Typeface

A collection of graphic characters with multiple sizes and styles.

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Font

A set of characters, all of the same size and style, belonging to a specific typeface family.

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Font Styles

Font variations like bold, italic, or both.

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Font Size

Refers to the height of each character, which can be measured in points (pt).

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Leading

The spacing between lines of text.

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Kerning

The spacing between a pair of characters in a word. It's used to improve readability and create a pleasing visual effect.

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Character Metrics

Measurements applied to individual characters in a font, including things like the height, width, and overall size.

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Points (pt)

A unit of measurement used for font sizes. One point is approximately 1/72 of an inch.

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InterCap

Placing an uppercase letter in the middle of a word. It is used to emphasize certain words or create a unique visual effect.

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Emoticons and Symbols

Small pictures that express emotions or represent objects and processes. They can be like mini-language.

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Menu for Navigation

A list of topics that allows users to navigate through content. It's like a map for your presentation.

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Interactive Buttons

Clickable objects that trigger actions when clicked. They make your presentation interactive.

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Document Orientation

The way a document is oriented on a page. Portrait is tall and narrow, Landscape is wide and short.

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HTML (Hypertext Markup Language)

A language for creating web pages. It uses tags to format text, images, and other elements. Think of it as the building blocks for websites.

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DHTML (Dynamic Hypertext Markup Language)

A type of HTML that adds interactivity and dynamic content. It's more advanced and allows websites to be more engaging.

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Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)

A set of rules for styling HTML elements. It's like the decorator for the web.

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Font Technologies (PostScript, TrueType, OpenType)

Different technologies for outlining fonts, allowing sharper text at any size. They prevent jagged edges and make text look smooth.

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PostScript

A popular format for graphic designers that describes images using mathematical constructs.

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TrueType

A system of scalable outline fonts that can draw characters at low resolution, combining screen and printer fonts in one file.

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OpenType

An international standard for fonts that combines the best features of PostScript and TrueType.

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Printer Fonts (PostScript)

PostScript files for printers that produce high-quality output.

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Screen Fonts (PostScript)

PostScript files for screens that can have limitations.

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PostScript Levels (PS Level 1, PS Level 2, PS 3)

Refers to PostScript's various versions, improving features and capabilities over time.

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PostScript Advantages

A key benefit of PostScript fonts: they are smooth, detailed, and produce high-quality images.

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TrueType Advantages

A key advantage of TrueType fonts: they are easy to read on both the screen and in printed documents.

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Hypertext Databases

A hypertext system that uses unique indexing methods for organizing and retrieving data.

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Server-based Hypertext and Database Engines

Software that allows you to create, manage, and deliver hypertext information on a network.

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Word Relationship Searching

Searching for words based on their proximity or order within a document.

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Adjacency Searching

Searching for words that appear next to each other.

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Alternates Searching

Searching for words that occur alternately, using 'OR' as the operator.

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Intermediate Words Searching

Searching for words that occur between what might normally be adjacent words.

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Frequency Searching

Searching for words based on how frequently they appear in a document.

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Association Searching

A method of searching that combines multiple search terms using the 'AND' operator.

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Nodes in Hypertext

Concepts or ideas in hypertext, containing various media elements like text, graphics, animation, audio, video, images, and programs.

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Links in Hypertext

Connections between related concepts (nodes) in hypertext. They can be bidirectional and typed, indicating the nature of the relationship between nodes.

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Reference Anchor in Hypertext

The node from which a link originates, acting as a starting point for navigation within hypertext.

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Referent or Link End in Hypertext

The destination node where a link ends, providing the content accessed through the link.

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Navigating Hypermedia Structures

Simple buttons, location markers, and other visual cues that simplify navigation through hypertext structures.

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Building Functions in Hypertext

Creating links, identifying nodes, and generating a word index for a hypertext document.

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Reading Functions in Hypertext

The process of accessing and reading information within a hypertext document.

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Hypertext Systems

Systems that handle the creation and reading of hypertext documents, often used for electronic publishing, technical documentation, education, interactive kiosks, and electronic catalogs.

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Study Notes

Chapter 2: Text

  • The chapter is about multimedia and how text is used in presentations.
  • Text is the most common method of communication, used in menus, navigation, and content.
  • Multimedia developers must use words precisely and accurately.
  • Factors affecting text legibility include size, background/foreground colors, style, and leading.

Understanding Fonts and Typefaces

  • A typeface is a family of graphic characters with various sizes and styles.
  • A font is a collection of characters of a single size and style belonging to a specific typeface family.
  • Typeface examples include Arial, Vollkorn, Gill Sans, and Helvetica Neue.
  • Key font styles include bold, italic, bold italic, and underlining.
  • Font sizes are measured in points, with common sizes including 20, 40, and 60.
  • Character metrics like kerning (spacing between character pairs) and leading (spacing between lines) affect readability.

Using Text Elements in a Multimedia Presentation

  • Text elements in multimedia include menus (for navigation) and interactive buttons.
  • Users can create buttons from bitmap graphics.
  • Label design should be treated as an industrial art project.
  • Choosing the right fonts is important for legibility and readability.
  • Avoid using too many fonts.
  • Consider font color to ensure readability against the background.
  • Use anti-aliased text for smooth appearance, and use drop caps or initial caps to emphasize.
  • Minimize the use of centered text.
  • Use appropriate white space for readability and aesthetics.
  • Animated text can also be used to capture attention.
  • Symbols and icons can be used to convey messages.
  • An example is a "stop" sign or smiley face.

Computers and Text

  • Text formats such as PostScript, TrueType, and OpenType allow text to be scaled without jaggies.

  • Anti-aliasing makes text and graphics look smoother.

  • PostScript, a very popular format for graphic designers, is a method of describing images mathematically.

  • PostScript files have printer fonts (for flawless output) and screen fonts.

  • TrueType is a system of scalable outline fonts that combines screen and printer fonts in a single file.

  • OpenType incorporates the best aspects of PostScript and TrueType, with an expanded character set and improved readability.

Character Sets

  • ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange) uses a 7-bit coding system to represent 128 characters, including letters, punctuation, numbers, and control characters.
  • ANSI (American National Standards Institute) is an extended character set used in Windows, including foreign characters, punctuation, and symbols.
  • ISO-Latin-1 is a character set that is a superset of ASCII and is used in HTML. It includes many symbols and characters from different languages.
  • Unicode is a character encoding system designed to support all languages and symbols.

Font Editing/Design Tools

  • Software programs like FontLab and Fontographer are used to create, edit, and design fonts.

Multimedia and Hypertext

  • Multimedia combines text, graphics, animations, and audio into a presentation.
  • The user often assumes control of the interface.
  • A hypermedia structure links content elements (words, pictures) so a user can navigate content in a non-linear way.
  • Hypertext systems use a form of database indexing; software can "visit" web pages and index the data.

Typical Hypermedia Search Methods

  • Search methods include: Categorical (selecting pages), relationship (proximity/order), Adjacency (occurring next to each other), Alternates (using OR for multiple keywords), Association (using AND to search for multiple keywords).

  • Advanced searches use word "truncation" and "intermediate words"

  • The smallest number of socks to ensure a matching pair is 3 socks.

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