Is Scala like Microsoft PowerPoint?

General FAQ Solution #1, PowerPoint (last modified 11/05/2001):

Scala specializes in high-end software for controlling large networks of remote display and interactive devices. But we often get "the PowerPoint question" for two reasons. First, Scala has always produced entry-level versions of its products. Second, people outside the dynamic signage industry sometimes understand Scala software by comparing it to PowerPoint. Scala's entry-level product, iplay studio, is like PowerPoint. iplay studio is great for making slideshow-like presentations with TV-like playback, full of wipes, fades & transitions. It lets you assemble presentations very quickly from pre-existing backgrounds and clips. Scala's iplay studio is a good choice for slideshows requiring the attention-grabbing power of movement, and a good introduction to the Scala user interface. So whether you're giving a sales pitch or delivering ads to thousands of customers, your content gets noticed, not ignored. If you are a professional multimedia producer, we recommend InfoChannel Designer, which is often compared to Macromedia Director. When you choose any Scala product, you are choosing a multimedia development platform that can grow to support thousands of remote displays or interactive devices. Comparing PowerPoint to Scala's high-end products is like comparing a chalk board to the Internet.

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