Web videos, Ringtones and CD-ROMS

[Saboi]

Guys,

I am new to web development and want to learn as much as i can.At least so far i can work with HTM, CSS(still learning) and PHP(also still learning), including MySQL.

As i continue to improve on the above, i would like to learn how to make a video like those online that give instructions on how to use a program-you know, an arrow moving on the screen and words appear giving instruction. What program should i learn for that? Any resources you could point me to?

I would also like to learn how to create ringtones and place them online for download.I hope this posting is on the right place.Any free full version ringtone makers in mind?

Lastly, i would likw to make CD-ROMS which i can too place online for download. But how do i make a CD-ROM.

Please do assist.

Saboi

[mayest]

Don't know about ringtones, but I do create some screencasts using Camtasia. That program is a bit pricey, but it works great. A free choice would be Wink. I've never used it, but I hear that it is pretty good. Google those names and you'll find them quickly.

[jtara]

But how do i make a CD-ROM.

Well, first make the CD-Rom! :)

Use any CD-ROM creating software (Nero, Roxio, built-in Windows software, etc.) to burn a CD-ROM.

The accepted way of distributing CD-ROM content online is by creating an .ISO file. This can be done with most of the software above (not the built-in Windows software, though, I don't believe) or free/cheap standalone .ISO creators. The software will read the CD-ROM and create the .ISO file on your hard disk.

Not sure why you want to distribute files this way, though. It's rather inconvenient for the user - for example, they may want just one file, but they have to download a huge .iso file. This is typically done only for large, complicated software installs - operating systems, etc.

If you really want to package-together a bunch of media files, it's probably more convenient for users to use a .zip file.

[Beagle]

I'm not understanding, either, why you'd want to make a CD-ROM and then distribute it by download. CD-ROMs are useful when you want to provide content on a physical disc for some reason, but if you want to have customers download the content, as far as I can see putting it on a CD would just add unnecessary steps to the process - unless I'm not getting what you want to do.

[Saboi]

Hi,

Thanks for reply.

How do i make the cd-rom?

Saboi

[jtara]

How do i make the cd-rom?

Use any CD-ROM creating software (Nero, Roxio, built-in Windows software, etc.) to burn a CD-ROM.

There are many choices, and it doesn't make sense to give detailed operating instructions for each here.

[jtara]

How do i make the cd-rom?

More practical answer - ask your kids, or your neighbors kids! :)