🖼️ Use of Windows and Open Source Image Editing Software

Windows offers basic image editing tools like Paint and Photos, which are good for simple tasks like resizing, cropping, and annotating images. For more complex editing, you may want to explore open-source tools such as OpenOffice Draw, GIMP, and IrfanView.

💻 Windows Image Editing Tools:

• Paint: Basic drawing and editing tools for quick edits.
• Photos: Simple image management and editing, including cropping and rotating images.

🖌️ Open Source Image Editing Tools:

1. 🖼️ OpenOffice Draw:

Overview: OpenOffice Draw is primarily a vector graphics editor but can be used for simple image editing tasks. It allows you to create and edit graphics, diagrams, and flowcharts.

• Features:
  • Shape tools, cliparts, and freehand drawing.
  • Adding text and images, resizing, rotating, and aligning objects.
  • Exporting graphics in various formats such as PNG, JPG, and SVG.
• Use Case: Ideal for simple editing and diagram creation rather than pixel-based photo manipulation.

2. 🎨 GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program):

Overview: GIMP is a powerful open-source alternative to Adobe Photoshop, offering advanced image manipulation tools and supporting a variety of file formats.

• Features:
  • Layers, masks, and filters for advanced editing.
  • Tools for retouching, color correction, and enhancing images.
  • Customizable user interface and plugins for additional functionality.
• Use Case: Perfect for detailed photo editing, compositing, and graphic design.

3. 🖥️ IrfanView:

Overview: IrfanView is a lightweight, fast, and simple image viewer and editor. It's perfect for quick editing and batch processing.

• Features:
  • Basic editing tools like cropping, resizing, and converting image formats.
  • Supports batch processing for editing multiple images at once.
  • Filters, effects, and plugins for extended functionality.
• Use Case: Best for quick editing tasks and converting images in bulk.

⚙️ Practical Steps for Basic Image Editing:

Using OpenOffice Draw:

1. Open OpenOffice Draw.
2. Insert an image by going to Insert > Picture.
3. Use the toolbar to crop, resize, or rotate the image.
4. Add text and shapes to the image using the toolbar.

Using GIMP:

1. Launch GIMP and open your image.
2. Use the Crop Tool (Shift+C) to cut parts of the image.
3. Adjust the image color using Colors > Levels or Colors > Curves.
4. Create multiple layers for advanced editing and retouching.

Using IrfanView:

1. Open your image in IrfanView.
2. Use the toolbar to resize or crop the image.
3. Apply filters and effects by clicking on Image > Effects.
4. To batch convert images, use File > Batch Conversion/Rename.

📌 Conclusion:

These open-source tools are great alternatives to commercial software, offering a wide range of features for both beginners and professionals. GIMP stands out for advanced editing, while IrfanView is best for fast and simple tasks. OpenOffice Draw is useful for vector graphic-based projects and simple image editing.

📽️ Creating Slide Shows and Inserting Objects

Presentation software like Microsoft PowerPoint, LibreOffice Impress, or OpenOffice Impress is widely used to create visual presentations. These tools allow users to create attractive slideshows with multimedia elements like text, images, videos, animations, and audio to enhance communication and understanding.

🎞️ Creating a Slide Show

1. Open Presentation Software: Launch PowerPoint, LibreOffice Impress, or OpenOffice Impress.
2. Create a New Presentation: Select a blank presentation or use a template.
3. Insert New Slides:
   • Click New Slide to add slides.
   • Choose different layouts for title, content, images, etc.
4. Add Content:
   • Enter the slide title and body content.
   • Use bullet points to make information easy to read.
5. Apply Themes and Design:
   • Go to the Design tab to choose a background and color scheme.
6. Set Transitions:
   • Apply slide transitions via the Transitions tab.
7. Run Slide Show:
   • Click on the Slide Show tab and choose From Beginning to start the presentation.

📦 Inserting Objects into Slides

You can insert various multimedia objects into your slides to make your presentation more engaging:

• Text Box: Insert additional text anywhere on the slide.
• Images: Add pictures from your computer or online sources.
• Shapes: Use arrows, boxes, circles, and custom shapes for diagrams or highlighting information.
• Charts: Insert pie charts, bar graphs, and other data visualizations.
• Tables: Add structured information in rows and columns.
• Audio & Video: Insert background music, narration, or demonstration videos.
• SmartArt: Use pre-designed graphic layouts to display processes, hierarchies, and cycles.

🛠️ Practical Steps

✅ To Insert an Image:

1. Click Insert > Picture.
2. Choose an image from your files and click Insert.
3. Resize and move the image as needed.

✅ To Insert a Chart:

1. Click Insert > Chart.
2. Select chart type (bar, line, pie, etc.).
3. Enter your data in the spreadsheet that opens.

✅ To Insert a Video:

1. Click Insert > Video.
2. Choose Video on My PC or Online Video.
3. Position and size the video frame on the slide.

🎯 Tips for Effective Slide Shows

• Keep text minimal and to the point.
• Use images and visuals to support your points.
• Keep a consistent layout and theme throughout the presentation.
• Use animations and transitions sparingly for professionalism.

📌 Conclusion

Creating slide shows with objects like images, videos, and charts makes your presentation more interactive and appealing. Mastering presentation software is a valuable skill for students, professionals, and entrepreneurs alike.

✨ Animating Slide Transitions and Objects

In presentation software like Microsoft PowerPoint, LibreOffice Impress, or OpenOffice Impress, animation adds visual effects to slides and objects, making your presentation more dynamic and engaging.

🎬 What are Slide Transitions?

Slide transitions are visual effects that appear when moving from one slide to another during a presentation.

✅ How to Apply a Slide Transition:

1. Select the slide you want to add a transition to.
2. Click the Transitions tab.
3. Choose a transition effect from the available options (e.g., Fade, Push, Wipe).
4. Use the Effect Options to customize the direction or style.
5. Set the Duration of the transition.
6. Click Apply to All if you want the same transition across all slides.

🌀 Animating Slide Objects

Object animations allow you to apply effects to text, images, shapes, or charts on a slide.

✅ How to Animate an Object:

1. Select the object (text box, image, etc.) on your slide.
2. Click the Animations tab.
3. Choose an animation type:
   • Entrance – Object appears on the slide (e.g., Fade In, Zoom).
   • Emphasis – Object changes color or size for attention.
   • Exit – Object leaves the slide (e.g., Fly Out, Dissolve).
4. Use the Animation Pane to control timing and order.

🕒 Animation Timing Options:

• Start On Click – Starts when you click the mouse.
• Start With Previous – Starts at the same time as the previous animation.
• Start After Previous – Begins after the previous animation ends.

🎨 Customizing Animations

• Effect Options: Change the direction or style of the animation.
• Duration: Adjust how long the animation lasts.
• Delay: Set a delay before the animation starts.

🛠️ Example:

If you want a title to fly in from the left and then fade out:

1. Select the title.
2. Add an entrance effect: Fly In from left.
3. Add an exit effect: Fade.
4. Use the animation pane to order the effects and set the timing.

💡 Tips for Using Animations

• Use simple and professional animations.
• Avoid using too many effects—it can be distracting.
• Use animation to support your content, not to show off visual effects.

📌 Conclusion

Slide transitions and object animations help make presentations more engaging and interactive. ITI students can use these tools to make technical or theoretical presentations more understandable and visually appealing.

📽️ Creating a Simple Presentation Project Using OpenOffice Impress

OpenOffice Impress is a free and open-source presentation software similar to Microsoft PowerPoint. It allows you to create engaging slideshows using text, images, animations, and multimedia.

🎯 Objective

To create a basic presentation project using OpenOffice Impress that includes a title slide, content slides, images, and simple transitions and animations.

🧰 Prerequisites

• OpenOffice installed on your computer
• Basic knowledge of computer usage and file handling

📝 Steps to Create a Simple Presentation Project

1️⃣ Open OpenOffice Impress

1. Click on Start → OpenOffice → Impress Presentation.
2. Select Empty Presentation and click Create.

2️⃣ Choose a Design Template

1. Use the Slide Design panel to choose a background or theme.
2. Click OK to apply the design.

3️⃣ Add a Title Slide

1. Enter the project title in the title text box.
2. Add your name or institution name as a subtitle.

4️⃣ Insert Content Slides

1. Click Insert → Slide to add a new slide.
2. Use layout options (Title + Content, Title + 2 Content, etc.) to structure content.
3. Type in your information such as text, bullet points, or key facts.

5️⃣ Add Images or Graphics

1. Click Insert → Picture → From File.
2. Select and insert images relevant to your topic.

6️⃣ Apply Transitions

1. Go to the Slide Transition pane.
2. Select a transition effect (e.g., Fade, Wipe, Slide).
3. Choose the speed and sound (optional).

7️⃣ Animate Objects

1. Select the object (text or image).
2. Click Slide Show → Custom Animation.
3. Add animation effects such as Entrance, Emphasis, or Exit.

8️⃣ Save and Export the Presentation

1. Click File → Save As.
2. Choose a filename and location, then click Save.
3. Optional: Export as PDF or PowerPoint format for sharing.

📊 Example Project Topic Ideas

• “Basics of Computer Hardware”
• “Importance of Safety in Electrical Works”
• “Introduction to Renewable Energy”
• “Smart Agriculture Using Technology”

✅ Project Checklist

• ✔ Title Slide
• ✔ 3–5 Content Slides
• ✔ At least one image
• ✔ Slide transitions applied
• ✔ Object animation on one or more slides

📌 Conclusion

Creating a presentation project in OpenOffice Impress helps ITI students develop communication and computer skills. It’s a practical way to present ideas or project work effectively in both academic and professional environments.

🖥️ Working with OpenOffice for Word Processing and Spreadsheet Application

OpenOffice is a free and open-source office suite that includes tools similar to Microsoft Office. Two of its most widely used applications are:

• OpenOffice Writer – for word processing
• OpenOffice Calc – for spreadsheet tasks

📄 OpenOffice Writer – Word Processing

OpenOffice Writer is used to create, edit, and format documents like letters, reports, resumes, and project files.

Key Features:

• Create new text documents
• Format text: font style, size, color, alignment
• Insert images, tables, symbols, and charts
• Use headers, footers, page numbers
• Spelling and grammar check
• Use templates and mail merge

Basic Tasks:

1. 🆕 Creating a New Document: 
   Go to File → New → Text Document
2. 💾 Saving a Document: 
   File → Save As and choose the file name and location
3. 🖨️ Printing: 
   File → Print or press Ctrl + P

📊 OpenOffice Calc – Spreadsheet Application

OpenOffice Calc is used for data entry, calculations, creating graphs, and organizing data in rows and columns.

Key Features:

• Enter data in rows and columns
• Apply formulas and functions
• Use charts and graphs
• Sort and filter data
• Use conditional formatting
• Link multiple sheets

Basic Tasks:

1. 🆕 Creating a New Spreadsheet: 
   File → New → Spreadsheet
2. ➕ Entering Data: 
   Click on a cell and type the value (text, number, or formula)
3. 📈 Using Functions: 
   Examples: =SUM(A1:A5), =AVERAGE(B1:B10)
4. 🎨 Formatting Cells: 
   Change font, borders, background color
5. 🖨️ Printing: 
   Set page layout, margins, and print area

📌 Tips for ITI Students

• Practice formatting documents in Writer using headings and lists.
• Create basic financial tables and apply formulas in Calc.
• Use OpenOffice to complete assignments and prepare project reports.
• Save work regularly in multiple formats (e.g., .odt, .docx, .pdf).

✅ Learning Outcome

By working with OpenOffice Writer and Calc, ITI students gain essential computer skills required for office administration, data handling, and documentation tasks. These skills are useful in both job and entrepreneurship roles.