11.

GIMP:

Aim:

The primary aim of this experiment is to provide participants with hands-on experience in utilizing
the GIMP software for two key tasks: creating logos and generating simple text animations.

a:Creating Logos:
Procedure:

1. Open GIMP:
● Launch the GIMP application on your computer.
2. Create a New Canvas:
● Go to "File" > "New" to create a new canvas.
● Set the dimensions for your logo and click "OK."
3. Design Your Logo:
● Use the "Brush" tool to draw shapes, lines, or any other elements for your
logo.
● Utilize the "Text" tool to add text elements to your logo.
● Experiment with different colors, gradients, and layer styles to enhance your
design.
4. Layer Management:
● Organize your design using layers. Each element of your logo should be on a
separate layer.
● Access the "Layers" panel to arrange, duplicate, or hide layers as needed.
5. Export Your Logo:
● Once satisfied with your design, go to "File" > "Export As" to save your logo
in the desired format (e.g., PNG, JPEG).

Functions of Tools:

● Brush Tool:
● Used for freehand drawing and creating shapes.
● Adjust size, hardness, and opacity for varied effects.
● Text Tool:
● Adds text to your design.
● Customize font, size, color, and alignment.
● Color and Gradient Tools:
● Select colors for your elements.
● Apply gradients for a smooth transition between colors.
● Layers Panel:
● Manage layers to organize and control visibility.
● Duplicate layers for different effects.

b:Simple Text Animation:

Procedure:

1. Open GIMP:
● Launch GIMP and create a new canvas.
2. Text Creation:
● Use the "Text" tool to add the text you want to animate.
3. Duplicate Layers:
● Duplicate the text layer for each frame of your animation.
4. Move and Modify Text:
● Move and modify the text slightly in each duplicated layer to create motion.
● You can also change colors or add effects for each frame.
5. Create Frames:
● Go to "Filters" > "Animation" > "Optimize (for GIF)."
● In the "Layers" panel, set the duration for each frame.
6. Export as GIF:
● Go to "File" > "Export As" and select GIF as the file format.
● Adjust settings and click "Export."

Functions of Tools:

● Text Tool:
● Adds text to your frames.
● Layers Panel:
● Manages layers for each frame.
● Filters and Animation Menu:
● Use filters for optimization.
● Access animation features to set frame duration.
● Export Options:
● Export the final animation as a GIF.

Conclusion:
This experiment has provided valuable hands-on experience in GIMP for creating Logos and
Simple Text Animation.

12.Audacity

Aim:
The primary aim of this experiment is to develop proficiency in basic audio editing using
Audacity. The tasks involve silencing, trimming, and duplicating audio signals, as well as
applying advanced effects to enhance the audio quality.

a: Silencing, Trimming, and Duplicating the Audio Signal

Procedure:

1. Opening Audacity:
● Launch the Audacity application on the computer.
2. Importing Audio:
● Use the "File" menu to import the audio signal for editing.
3. Silencing:
● Select a portion of the audio using the "Selection Tool."
● Press "Ctrl + L" (or Command + L on Mac) to remove or silence the selected
region.
4. Trimming:
● Use the "Selection Tool" to highlight the portion to keep.
● Navigate to "Edit" > "Remove Special" > "Trim Audio" to remove unselected
regions.
5. Duplicating:
● Select a portion of the audio.
● Press "Ctrl + D" (or Command + D on Mac) or go to "Edit" > "Duplicate" to
create a duplicate of the selected region.
6. Exporting Changes:
● Export the edited audio by navigating to "File" > "Export" and choosing the
desired format.

Functions of Tools:

● Selection Tool:
● Used to highlight and select specific regions of the audio.
● Ctrl + L (Command + L on Mac):
● Shortcut for removing audio or silencing the selected region.
● Ctrl + D (Command + D on Mac):
● Shortcut for duplicating the selected audio region.
● Edit Menu:
● Contains options for removing, trimming, and duplicating audio.

b: Giving Advanced Effects to the Audio Signal

Procedure:

1. Opening Audacity:
● Launch Audacity and import the audio signal for enhancement.
2. Selecting Effect Area:
● Highlight the portion of the audio where the advanced effect will be applied.
3. Accessing Effects:
● Go to the "Effects" menu and select the desired effect from the list.
4. Adjusting Settings:
● Configure the settings of the chosen effect using the provided options.
5. Previewing Effect:
● Use the "Preview" button to listen to the effect before applying it permanently.
 6. Applying Effect:
● Click "OK" or "Apply" to implement the selected effect on the highlighted
portion.
7. Exporting Enhanced Audio:
● After applying the advanced effect, export the audio with the changes by
going to "File" > "Export."

Functions of Tools:

● Effects Menu:
● Contains a variety of advanced audio effects.
● Preview Button:
● Allows you to listen to the effect before applying it permanently.

Conclusion:
This experiment has provided valuable hands-on experience in basic audio editing using
Audacity. The skills acquired include precise audio manipulation through silencing,
trimming, duplicating, and applying advanced effects.

13.Windows movie maker

Aim:
The primary objective of this experiment is to gain practical skills in video editing using
Windows Movie Maker. This involves applying effects to a video and creating titles to
enhance the visual and narrative aspects.

a: Applying Effect to Video

Procedure:

1. Opening Windows Movie Maker:

● Launch Windows Movie Maker on the computer.
2. Importing Video:
● Use the "Import" or "Add Media" option to bring the video into the editing
timeline.
3. Selecting Video Clip:
 ● Click on the video clip in the timeline to highlight it.
4. Accessing Effects:
● Navigate to the "Effects" or "Filters" tab/menu to explore available effects.
5. Applying Effect:
● Choose a desired effect from the list.
● Adjust effect parameters if necessary.
6. Previewing Effect:
● Utilize the preview function to see how the effect will appear on the video.
7. Applying Effect Permanently:
● Click "Apply" or a similar option to implement the selected effect to the video
clip.
8. Exporting Edited Video:
● Save or export the edited video with the applied effect.

Functions of Tools:

● Import/ Add Media Option:

● Used to bring video clips into the editing workspace.
● Effects/ Filters Menu:
● Contains a variety of video effects to enhance visual appeal.
● Preview Function:
● Allows previewing of the applied effect before making it permanent.

b: Creating Titles in Video

Procedure:

1. Accessing Text Tools:

● Navigate to the "Text" or "Titles" section Windows Movie Maker
2. Adding Title:
● Click on the position in the timeline where you want to insert the title.
3. Typing Text:
● Type in the desired text for the title.
4. Customizing Text:
● Use options like font, size, color, and style to customize the appearance of the
text.
5. Adjusting Duration:
● Set the duration for how long the title will appear on the screen.
6. Previewing Title:
● Preview the video to ensure the title appears as intended.
7. Exporting Final Video:
● Save or export the final video with the added title.

Functions of Tools:

● Text/ Titles Section:

● Contains tools for adding text elements to the video.
 ● Text Editing Options:
● Allows customization of text appearance.
● Duration Settings:
● Controls how long the title remains on the screen.

Conclusion:
This experiment has provided practical insights into video editing Windows Movie Maker,
covering the application of effects to enhance visual elements and the creation of titles for
narrative impact.

14.Flash

Aim:
The primary objective of this experiment is to gain practical experience in vector-based
animation or design using Flash. This involves changing the shape of an object and
implementing image viewing using masks.

a: Changing the Shape of the Object

Procedure:

1. Opening Flash:
● Launch Flash on the computer.
2. Creating a Vector Object:
● Use the drawing tools to create a vector object on the canvas.
3. Selecting the Object:
● Click on the vector object to select it.
4. Accessing Shape Tools:
● Navigate to the "Shape" or "Modify" tools section.
5. Changing Object Shape:
● Use the available tools to modify the shape of the selected object.
● This might include scaling, skewing, or reshaping the object.
6. Previewing Changes:
● Utilize the preview function to see how the shape changes affect the object.
7. Applying Changes:
● Click "Apply" or a similar option to make the shape changes permanent.
 8. Exporting the Design:
● Save or export the design with the modified object.

Functions of Tools:

● Drawing Tools:
● Used to create vector objects on the canvas.
● Shape/ Modify Tools:
● Allows modification of the selected object's shape.
● Preview Function:
● Provides a real-time preview of the shape changes.

b: Image Viewing using Mask

Procedure:

1. Importing Image:
● Use the "Import" or "Insert" option to bring an image into the workspace.
2. Creating a Mask Layer:
● Access the layers or mask tools to create a mask layer.
3. Placing Image in Mask:
● Position the image layer beneath the mask layer.
4. Applying Mask:
● Use the mask tool to define the area through which the image will be visible.
5. Adjusting Mask Transparency:
● Fine-tune the transparency or opacity of the mask to control the visibility of
the image.
6. Previewing Mask Effect:
● Preview the design to ensure the image is viewed through the mask as
intended.
7. Exporting the Composition:
● Save or export the composition with the applied mask effect.

Functions of Tools:

● Import/ Insert Option:

● Brings external elements, such as images, into the workspace.
● Mask Tools:
● Allows the creation of masks to control visibility.
● Transparency Settings:
● Adjusts the transparency or opacity of the mask.

Conclusion:
This experiment has provided hands-on experience in vector-based animation or design using
Flash.

15.PHOTO IMPACT:

Aim:
The aim of this experiment is to explore and apply text effects and image slicing using
PhotoImpact. This involves enhancing textual elements within images and effectively slicing
images for web development or other design purposes.

a: Text Effects
Procedure:

1. Opening PhotoImpact:
● Launch PhotoImpact on the computer.
2. Importing Image:
● Use the "File" menu to import the image you want to work on.
3. Adding Text:
● Access the "Text Tool" from the toolbar.
● Click on the image to add a text element.
4. Choosing Text Effects:
● Explore the "Text Effects" panel or menu.
● Select desired effects such as shadows, outlines, gradients, etc.
5. Customizing Text:
● Adjust text properties like font, size, color, and spacing.
6. Previewing Text Effects:
● Use the preview function to see how the text effects enhance the overall
design.
7. Applying Text Effects:
● Click "Apply" or a similar option to make the text effects permanent.
8. Saving the Edited Image:
● Save or export the edited image with the applied text effects.

Functions of Tools:

● Text Tool:
● Used to add and edit text within the image.
 ● Text Effects Panel/Menu:
● Contains various options for enhancing text appearance.
● Preview Function:
● Allows real-time preview of text effects before applying them.

b: Image Slicing
Procedure:

1. Importing Image:
● Use the "File" menu to import the image intended for slicing.
2. Accessing Slice Tools:
● Locate the "Slice Tool" or "Crop Tool" in the toolbar.
3. Defining Slices:
● Draw rectangles or use guides to define the areas you want to slice.
● Each area will become an individual image slice.
4. Adjusting Slice Properties:
● Access the "Slice Properties" or a similar option.
● Set properties such as image names, alt text, and links for each slice.
5. Previewing Slices:
● Use the preview function to see how the image will look after slicing.
6. Exporting Sliced Images:
● Save or export the sliced images.

Functions of Tools:

● Slice Tool/ Crop Tool:

● Used to define areas for image slicing.
● Slice Properties:
● Allows customization of properties for each image slice.
● Preview Function:
● Provides a preview of the sliced image layout.

Conclusion:
This experiment has provided practical insights into using PhotoImpact for text effects and
image slicing.