1. Digital Art
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2. Contents:
1. Introduction.
2. WMM vs Sony Vegas
3. Advantages / Disadvantages
4. FL Studio
5. Propellerheads Reason
6. Conclusion.
7. References.
8. Questions.
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3. Introduction:
• Digital Art is a term used to describe a wide range of artworks which use digital technology
as a major part of creating the artwork.
• In this presentation we plan to discuss the producing and editing of Music and Video by
comparing common softwares used in the making of these media.
• The platforms we will discuss are Reason and Fruity Loops (Music) and Sony Vegas and
Windows Movie Maker (Video).
• Under Music we will cover the needs and wants of the users followed by a
summary(presentation) and comparison of the named production platforms.
• Under Video we will compare and contrast what is required for a good video editor and how
they differ.
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4. WMM vs Sony Vegas
 Windows Movie Maker is a free downloadable video editor with limited abilities.
 Sony Vegas is a very expensive Video editor however it is a more professional
video editor than Movie Maker.
 Both Programs work on a timeline and allow for multiple visual effects to be
added to many forms of video.
 Windows Movie Maker has always been considered a very basic video editing
software but with recent updates to the software Movie Maker 6 has a much
broader range of uses than before. Movie Maker can be used for most
simple/basic editing that you may need.
 However, if you require in depth editing and production of a higher standard then
Movie Maker is not the option. Sony Vegas appears to be the most highly
recommended piece of video editing software available to the public
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5. Advantages / Disadvantages
Windows Movie Maker Sony Vegas
Free  $600+ 
No Storyboard  Storyboard Mode 
Limited output support  Supports Most Outputs 
Limited visual effects  Unlimited effects 
Simple User Interface  Complex Interface Especially for
beginners 
Very basic Video editor  High Quality Professional Finish 
Software freezes a lot  Bug Fixes and Updates 
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8. FL Studio
• Regarded as an “amateur” platform.
• VST and VSTi support.
• Easy to use user interface with no daunting “monster hardware
devices”.
• Excellent for beginners, so you can learn it as you produce music.
• Creates loops much more easier than many other DAWs.
• Tons of VST plugins and effects so that you can create lots of new
sounds.
• Provides support for audio recording.
• Mp3 support.
• Better support for vocal processing.
• Lifetime free updates for customers.

10. Propellerheads Reason
• Sounds produced with it are more realistic and less digital, but it also
allows you to make digital sounds.
• Possibility to create sounds far better than any VST out there. Endless
possibilities for making new original sounds.
• Provides advanced mastering control.
• Many sound banks available on the market, so you never get bored.
• Professional and realistic look.
• Using many devices on one song won’t crash Reason.
• It’s easier to use in combination with a midi keyboard.
• Provides advanced sampling with ReCycle and Dr.Rex.
• Doesn’t tend to lag in latency.
• Better memory management.
• Has a full drum machine (ReDrum).
• No limits for mixers, effects or anything else.

12. Summary.
FL Studio Reason
 Easier to use and learn. Hard to sit down and use.
 Lacks professionalism. Very professional feel and look.
Extensive mastering of sounds
 Can sound very digital and for ‘perfect’ finish.
raw. No support but more reliable.
 Lifetime support and Expensive.
updates.
 Cheap.

13. Conclusion:
• Sound quality and production techniques
considered more productive in Reason.
• Sony Vegas has a lot more uses than WMM
and is used at a professional level.
• Digital Art can be produced to the same level
at home or in professional studio with the
right programs and some patience.
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14. References:
• http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com
• http://www.microsoft.com
• abstract from; Interactive video authoring and sharing based on two-layer templates;
• http://portal.acm.org/citation.cfm?id=1178745.1178758
• Special Edition Using Microsoft Windows Vista; page 345.
• http://www.maketunes.com/forums/fl-studio-vs-reason
• http://tuxgeek.me/2008/12/03/music-creation-reason-vs-fl-studio/
• http://www.maketunes.com/users/illusivemind
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