a) 80 mm
b) 120 mm
c) 200 mm
d) 100 mm
a) Audio
b) Video
c) Both Audio
& Video
d) Animation
& Video
a) JPEG b) GIF c) DXF
d) MOV
Steps in Preparing Multimedia Title/Project
1. Planning
2. Design
3. Production
4. Distribution
Multimedia Project – Planning
q Define focus
q Locating Content Source
q Planning Media Elements and Extents of its usage
q Script If required for Video/Animation etc.
q Scheduling
q Flow Charting (Element Depiction, Relationship, Controls)
Multimedia Project – Design
Content Writing
· Outlining
· Usage of Standard Text Tools such as MS-WORD etc.
Interface Designing
· Background (Stage)
· Interaction controls (Selections, options, buttons etc)
· Movement across pages
· Theme matching
· Usage of proper tools
Media Element Selection and Individual Designing
· Special Tools Required for specific work
· Editing and special effect components shall be required
Integration
Multimedia Project - Production
Text (Content) Writing
· Concise and crisp
· Rhythmic
· Harmonious
· Relevant
· Usage of Proper Text Tools (Word, Notepad, Frontpage etc.)
Graphic Creation
· Harmonious
· Balanced Layout
· Color Adjustments
· Platform Independent
Sound Recording and Editing
· Voice-Over
· Event Sounds
· Background Music
·
Sound Formats (Wav,
Video Recording and editing
· Video Format Selection (MPEG, AVI)
· Video Resolution (250 Lines, 400 Lines, 500 Lines)
· Video Transfer Mediums (VHS, BETACAM, HI-8, Mini-DV)
Make theme based mix
· Thematic Concept Selection.
· Colour Selection.
· Choice of objects and controls.
· Usage of Standard Authoring Tools.
Test before distribution
· Creation of Test Charts.
· Extensive Coverage of Test Points.
· Testing on various platforms.
Multimedia Projects - Distribution
Media Choice
· Floppy
· CD
·
· Internet
· VHS Video
Compatibility Issues
· Image Resolution, Colors
· Sound Type
· Driver Requirements
· Add-On components
· Target Operating System
Copy Protection Issues
· Your copyright
· Respect other’s copyright, take necessary permissions
Specific Applications
PUBLISHING
Publishing is classified according to market
· Reference/archival purpose
· Tutorial material
· Reporting event/process etc.
Readily Available on NET in Multimedia form
· Newspapers on Net
· Customised News services
(Crayon.com, Samachar.com)
· Family Magazines
· Audio/Video coverage along with event reporting is done
Children Publication
· Encyclopedia, Atlas, Dictionary, Quiz, Games
Professional Publication
· Management Related
· Research Related
· Pre/Post Conference publications
· Document Exchange
Academic Publications
· Standard Text Books
· Reference Journals
· School/College Magazines
· Alumni Directories
Collaborative Publishing
· Many Authors can write together
· Sharing of end users can be integrated before publishing
· Collaboration can continue after publication to bring out new editions (regularly / continuously)
Notebook Size of Books with replaceable content
· Electronic display with convenience of book reading
· Are mobile
· Contents are in replaceable cartridges or can be downloaded.
Specific Applications
Business
Communication
Usage Potential in:
· Product Promotion
· Employee communication
· Customer Communication
· Investor/Partner Communication
· Database Access
· Inter-team communication
· Etc.
Presentation Type:
· Keyboard Interactive (Highly customer interactive)
· Touch Screen Interaction (for layman)
· Sequential Playback (for training etc.)
· Continuous Playback (For Non-Interactive Public display)
Global Team Concept
· Team Members may be at any place. Can communicate by using all media options. (Eg. NetMeeting).
· Team communication options can be as follows:
§ Text Chat
§ Voice Mail
§ Fax
§ Audio Conferencing
§ Video Conferencing
§ Document Conferencing
§ Computer Session Conferencing
Web Multimedia
Streaming Multimedia
· Encoders
· Special Data Types (RA, MP3, VIVO, Flash)
· Streaming Server
· High-speed Network
· Client side component
Specific Applications
EDUCATION
Pedagogic Aids
· Simulations
§ Scenario Based (Specific Problem Situation)
§ Knowledge based ( Cardiac Tutor, Yaksha, Abhigyan)
Learning the composition of various media elements
Interactive Explanatory Systems
· Tutor is able to select and disseminate material as per student query.
Explanation of Mechanical Models
DISTRIBUTED &
COLLABORATIVE LEARNING
Collaboration
· Multiple People Study CBTs
·
Distance Co-operation
· Communication Facility
· Offline or online co-operation
Deferred or Real Time Communication
· Web Based (qsupport.net , humansearch.com)
· Email based
· Newsgroup/Bulletin Board
Distributed Data
K12 Example (Content from many authors)
Multimedia Interface
Audio/video/document conferencing
Specific Applications
MEDNET – Medical
Collaboration and consultation
·
Based on development at
· Critical Decision Making is involved in medical cases
· Real time monitoring
o Condition of patient
o Patient past history
o Pathological conditions
o Vital signs
o ECG, Pulse, BP etc.
· Multiparty consultation
· Surgery Time Collaboration (specially at the time of neurosurgery – microsurgery)
· Limited local expertise expanded by remote expertise and many operations are possible at remote places itself.