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You may be wondering...
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Here are the basics.
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What is Desktop Publishing?
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Desktop publishing is the use of the computer and specialized software to create documents for desktop or commercial printing. Desktop publishing refers to the process of using the computer to produce documents such as newsletters, brochures, books, and other publications that were once created manually using a variety of non-computer techniques along with large complex phototypesetting machines.
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Properly speaking, desktop publishing is the technical assembly of digital files in the proper format for printing. In practical use, much of the "graphic design" process is also accomplished using desktop publishing and graphics software and is sometimes included in the definition of desktop publishing.
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Desktop publishing software is a tool for graphic designers to create visual communications for professional or desktop printing. The term was originally coined to describe Aldus (now Adobe) PageMaker and among professional designers refers primarily to high-end page layout software applications.
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What is the difference between Desktop Publishing and Graphic Design?
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Desktop publishing
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Graphic Design
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is the process of using the computer and specific types of software to combine text and graphics to produce documents such as newsletters, brochures, books, etc
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is the process of using the computer and specific types of software to create and combine text/graphics to produce logos, icons, symbols for use in personal and business identity, marketing, etc.
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Why is Desktop Publishing important?
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Desktop publishing, used properly, enhances visual communication and streamlines the process of disseminating information of all kinds. Desktop publishing is important as a tool that can enhance communication by making it possible to quickly and efficiently produce printed and electronic documents.
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What software does RT Multimedia use in Desktop Publishing?
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RT Multimedia utilizes both consumer-level and high-end software to offer the widest range of available designs and layouts for our clients business and personal needs . The primary DTP programs: Adobe Pagemaker, Illustrator, and Framemaker, Microsoft Office Publisher, SOHO desktop publishing software and home publishing software - The Print Shop, Specialty Programs - American Greetings Creatacard, Scrapbooks & More, and a variety of other Broderbund software. The primary Graphics Programs: Adobe Photo Shop, Ulead Photo Impact, Microsoft Picture It and various other image editing programs.
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Where is Desktop Publishing used?
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Desktop publishing services can be found in both graphic design firms and other types of businesses of all sizes, homes, schools, quick copy centers, service bureaus, and print shops. Just about anywhere there is a need to produce printed communications from billboards to baby announcements to business cards, you can find desktop publishing.
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The type of desktop publishing software in use varies. Homes and small businesses may utilize consumer-level desktop publishing software packages designed for non-designers while freelance graphic designers, graphic design firms, corporations, and print shops utilize high-end applications designed for professional and high-volume use. Despite the differences in the software, types of documents created, and where the software is used, all these types of uses fall under the umbrella of desktop publishing
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