Final Summary Post

Throughout the semester, my IST 195 entrepreneurial idea, Scribbler, has evolved from being a mere vision to actually becoming a potentially real idea for an app. Specially formulated for the iPhone or iPad, Scribbler integrates the freedom to draw and the ability to share one's artwork with their peers via Facebook, Twitter, and Scibbler itself.  Scribbler will include a number of effects, tools, colors, and texts to apply to each Scribble, similar to Photoshop.

Professor Rubin stressed about the importance of social networking in one of the class's lectures, which is why I wanted Scribbler to have special outlets that can be shared on other websites. But, Scribbler will be a public or private application, depending on the user's preference. Public is defined as being accessible for all users to view, comment, tag, etc., on other user's profiles. While private means that one can control who views, comments, tags, etc., on their profile. There are also blocking controls that allow one to block another user who do they do not want to have access to their profile.  

Combining the concepts of the Draw Something and Drawing Pad Apple applications, Scribbler will allow its users to create their own drawings using their finger or a stylus against the screen.  Scribbler will also  incorporate most if not all professional imaging effects of Photoshop. Photoshop enables its users to transform images using professional effects, layering and masking, and illustrating tools. Each piece of artwork will be posted as a, "Scribble." Users can also use a Text tool to write captions or funny titles anywhere on the picture. There will also be the ability to draw on top of photographs and to add backdrops, similar to Photo Booth.

There are numerous apps designed for drawing, painting, sketching, and doodling. After much research, I found two applications that were close to succeeding, but did not make the cut to being like Scribbler.  I found the app Squiggles after searching through the App Store under "art." Squiggles, is similar in name and in techniques used for the application. Users are able to choose a photo from their library and apply different effects or start with a blank canvas. A comment led me to research deviantART, a website and app that enables its users to surf through artists in categories of art, films, and literature. 

Overall, I believe that my entrepreneurial idea would benefit a number of users. The app would be similar to extremely popular Instagram, but would incorporate all the Photoshop tools and social networking outlets galore! Although there is not one app identical to Scribbler, I do think that eventually one of the similar existing applications will update and evolve into what Scribbler could be. I definitely would need help in finding computer program developers to create the application, as well as people to run and keep the application updated and virus-free. 

Operating Systems

Scribbler is an app specially formulated for the iPhone or iPad that integrates the freedom to draw and the ability to share one’s artwork with their peers via Facebook, Twitter, and Scribbler itself. Scribbler will include a number of effects, tools, colors, and texts to apply to each Scribble, similar to Photoshop.

This past week in our IST 195 lecture, we covered the material on operating systems. An operating system manages a computer's hardware and software while also acting as an intermediary between the two. The main component of an operating system is known as the "kernal." It is known for managing memory, order of processes executed, and receiving information. The operating system has numerous jobs such as providing utilities, a user interface, automatic updates, etc. 

We also learned about stand-alone operating systems, server operating systems, and multi-tasking. A stand-alone operating system is full operating system that works with a desktop computer. On the other hand, a server operating system manages multiple user accounts with high levels of security. Multi-tasking is known as programs voluntarily giving up CPU control to other processes. I hadn't known that when a computer goes "to sleep," all opened documents and programs are saved to RAM. I thought that the computer just stays the way it is and if it happens to die that the open information was lost. It's great to know these little tricks!

Scribbler is an app specially formulated for the Apple iPhone and iPad. The Mac operating system was invented by Steve Jobs. When applying the information learned in this week's discussion to Scribbler, it is necessary that the app be up to date on it's latest apple operating system. The iOS 6 update for the iPhone has provided a number of new capabilities for the hardware. The retina display, the multi-touch interface, and not to mention the glorious iCloud. With iCloud, Scribbler users are able to upload videos, pictures, artwork, etc., wirelessly. This way users can create a scribble on their iPhone and upload it to their Mac computer without a problem. 

Blog Review

Scribbler is an app specially formulated for the iPhone or iPad that integrates the freedom to draw and the ability to share one’s artwork with their peers via Facebook, Twitter, and Scribbler itself. Scribbler will include a number of effects, tools, colors, and texts to apply to each Scribble, similar to Photoshop.

Recently, we were instructed in our IST 195 course to research well-known bloggers in either the technology or entrepreneurial industry. After searching the database of bloggers on http://technorati.com, I stumbled upon a few blogs that would be of interest to explore. Being that my entrepreneurial idea is to create the Scribbler app for iPhones and iPads, I wanted to check out blogs that featured articles on new mobile technology. In 2010, Mike Macias started the Mobile Fanatics blog after gaining experience in working for other technology related blogs. The blog can be found at http://www.themobilefanatics.com. He is now the Editor-in-Chief alongside his Managing Editor, Timi Cantisano.

The Mobile Fanatic is a blog that reports on the latest reviews, products, and editorials in the mobile news. I personally found the Best Deals tab to be very informative and helpful for those who like to get the most for their money! There are three sections for follower’s to read from: Windows Phone Fanatics, Android Fanatics, and Apple Fanatics. The site has a common theme of black, white, and red. The font is large and easy to read. The right side of the blog features a handful of advertisements, which probably allows for the site to be so successful. 

Relating to Scribbler, I chose to critique the Apple Fanatics platform on the blog. This page is dedicated to bringing updates on the newest iPhone and iPad apps, games, and reviews. I really found the topics of blog posts to be very interesting. Most of the latest posts were discussing the iPhone 5. The posts read as if he is explaining the facts to you in a personal conversation. I enjoy the use of photos and videos that reemphasize the points he was creating in his text. Specifically, the "IPhone 4 vs iPhone 5 hands-on photos," article was extremely informative on the unique differences between the two phones I am on the brink of  being due for an upgrade with my Verizon iPhone 4. My next step would be to order the new iPhone 5 phone, but I wanted to make sure I truly needed the phone. Although the newer phone is bigger in size, it is definitely thinner, which makes it easier to slide into slim pockets. I find myself struggling to get my phone in my jeans pocket. But, overall the blog is innovative and helpful, definitely should check it out!

Photoshop

Scribbler is an app specially formulated for the iPhone or iPad that integrates the freedom to draw and the ability to share one’s artwork with their peers via Facebook, Twitter, and Scribbler itself. Scribbler will include a number of effects, tools, colors, and texts to apply to each Scribble, similar to Photoshop.

The past week in lecture, we reviewed the topic of Photoshop, the world’s most popular digital imaging software. Photoshop enables its users to transform images using professional effects, layering and masking, and illustrating tools. One can even create 3-dimensial photos! Photoshop is even able to produce videos. Users include: architects, graphic designers, scientific researchers, and even astronomers. Nowadays, students are introduced to the computer program in grade levels as low as middle school. I remember learning the basics of Adobe Illustrator in seventh grade and later moved on to Photoshop my freshman year of high school in a Graphic Design class.

Recently, there has been an updated version of Adobe Photoshop Touch application in the App Store. It was released September 5, 2012 for the Apple iPad. The app is specially designed for the personal tablet and provides all the necessary tools that are on the computer version. Camera images up to twelve megapixels are supported. All actions are controlled through one’s fingertips. Finished artwork can be shared through Facebook, saved with the use of Cloud Computing or wirelessly printed through AirPrint.

While comparing the Photoshop Touch app with my project idea for Scribbler, it is easy to see that both applications share similar uses and editing capabilities. Scribbler will incorporate most if not all professional imaging effects of Photoshop, but also provide the ability to share photos on its own application, like Instagram. Peers will be able to review and comment on other’s artwork and are able to post the finished work via Facebook and Twitter. The difference between the Touch app is that it is only readily available with the iPad, not the iPhone. Scribbler will be able to be used on both. With the constantly updating Apple iPhone software and physical phone design, it will be expected that Scribbler will update its system as well. Which will provide its users with the most up to date imaging techniques.