D.P. T-Shot Reference Blog

Many times when one is tasked to make a big-time project that requires the use of computers, you cannot just limit yourself to one tool.  There is no single software in the world yet, that can do everything.  Software applications achieve a goal by working together. Even in my projects in school, I use a lot of simple and complicated software programs to put up a great show for the class. In one occasion, I needed to use the super simple paintbrush, Microsoft office applications, audio ripper software, media players, photo editing software, video makers and some converters in one sitting.  As it turns out, I did better than my counterparts in school who had complete array of software at their disposal.

There are also times when one simply cannot afford a paid software so he might as well do away with existing applications.  When I had to make a logo and cannot buy a photo editing tool yet, I used paintbrush, Microsoft Word and the built-in viewer of Windows to edit the colours, brightness, and contrast. In a separate incident, I had to utilize my handy video camera and used a Powerpoint sound effect to create a video without a video editing software.  Resourcefulness is the key, especially when you run into problems during the course of your assignment.  One time, I had a problem with making diagrams but Excel Help provided the solution.  On another, I got ideas from the Internet and utilized the tools being offered in that website.  It helped me get a grade of A for that subject.  As one famous individual said, you just need to look at the right places.