Learning multimedia tools is no longer a professional's privilege; it is now intuitive to express creativity.  Basic design knowledge became a necessity for tertiary-level education or innovative startup business.

A multimedia tool is an online/offline tool that can integrate different forms of content such as text, photos, graphics, motion graphics, animation, video, audio, etc.

Adobe is still the big player, but many open-source (FREE) tools are worth exploring.  Learn tools from Eugene for free.