Computing and IT in the WorkplaceCT006-1Multimedia
Production
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Learning OutcomesAt the end of this section, YOU should be able
to:
Describe the techniques of Multimedia Production
Explain how some multimedia production tools are used
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Topics we will coverMultimedia Production
Authoring tools Multimedia on the Web Presentation Devices
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Multimedia TechnologyMultimedia is a term used to describe many
different aspects of technology and communication.
Multimedia is multiple media with integration and co-ordination
between the media.
Interactivity in multimedia applications is measured in
different levels.
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Multi (Latin multus - numerous)Media, medium (Latin medius,
medium: middle, center, intermediary; Latin mediat: intermediary,
means)Multiple types of information captured, stored, manipulated,
transmitted, and presented. Specifically: Images, Video, Audio
(+Speech) and Text
Multimedia Technology
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Multimedia is the use of a computer to present and combine text,
graphics, audio and video with links and tools that let the user
navigate, interact, create and communicate.
Multimedia Technology
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Video Implies moving photographic pictures such as those
appearing in movies and video.Audio including music , sound effects
and the human voice. Text All alphanumeric symbols and numbers
& statistics as well as blocks of text.Graphics Images
including drawing and artwork produced conventionally scanning into
digital form.Animation Spans the range from film-based animation to
computer generated images. Multimedia Technology
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Sample video / movie
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Sample image / photo
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Sample Animation
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Graphics and Multimedia SoftwareWhat are some popular graphics
and multimedia software products?
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Graphics and Multimedia SoftwareWhat is computer-aided design
(CAD)?Software that allows you to create engineering,
architectural, and scientific designs
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What is desktop publishing software?Enables you to design and
produce sophisticated documents that contain text, graphics, and
brilliant colorsGraphics and Multimedia Software
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What is paint/image editing software?Used to create and modify
graphical imagesSometimes called illustration softwareGraphics and
Multimedia Software
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Graphics and Multimedia SoftwareWhat is video and audio editing
software?Video editing software allows you to modify a segment of a
video, called a clipAudio editing software allows you to modify
audio clips
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What is multimedia authoring software?Allows you to combine
text, graphics, audio, video, and animation into an interactive
presentationGraphics and Multimedia Software
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Graphics and Multimedia Softwareanimationgraphical
imagesaudiovideoWeb pages and/or Web sitesAllows users of all skill
levels to create Web pagesSome application software programs
include Web page authoring programsWhat is Web page authoring
software?
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Authoring Tools (Classification based on elements
organizedAuthoring tools can be classified into 3 broad categories
in terms ofways of multimedia elements organized:
1.Card or Page-based tools:Working metaphor is based on a book
or a pageThe way the elements organized are similar to pages of a
book or a Card file Example: HyperCard, ToolBook2.Icon-based
tools:Use flow chart concept to create a map of how various
multimedia elements are connected togetherExample:
Authorware3.Time-based toolsMultimedia elements are organized along
a time lineExample: Director
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Authoring tools can be classified into 4 broadcategories in
terms of ease of use:
1.High-level Tool. Example: Director, Authorware, HyperCard,
Apple Media Tool, mTropolis, Digital Chisel, PowerPoint, Freelance
Multimedia ScrapBook, Hyperstudio2.Mid-level scripting language.
HyperTalk, Lingo, ScriptX3.Low level. C++, C; 4.Lowest level.
Assembly languageAuthoring Tools (Classification based on ease of
use
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Processes in Multimedia Project
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Review Questions
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Q & AQuestion and Answer Session
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Topic and Structure of next session
Computer CareersWhat we will cover next
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