Jess @ SMK INDAHPURA (1) ICTL FOR SECONDARY SCHOOL: MULTIMEDIA

MULTIMEDIA

OVERVIEW

Multimedia can be defined as a computer based interactive communications process that incorporates text, graphics, animation, video and audio. Multimedia provides an environment in which the user can interact with the program. Multimedia can be delivered in the form of CDs or web-based using the Internet. The production of multimedia involves 6 phases. They are analysis, design, implementation, testing, evaluation and publishing phases. In this module, we will go through each phase in detail to produce a multimedia production that will be delivered in the form of CD.

Define Multimedia Multimedia is the presentation of information by using a combination of text, audio, graphic, video and animation.

Elements of Multimedia

The basic elements of multimedia on a computer are:

Text Still images (graphic) Sound Movies Animations Special Effects

Further Readinghttp://www.jhepple.com/multimedia/whatsmultimedia.htmhttp://www.nos.org/htm/it3.htm

Steps in Multimedia Development

A. Phase 1 – Analysis

B. Phase 2 – Design

C. Phase 3 – Implementation

D. Phase 4 – Testing

E. Phase 5 – Evaluation

F. Phase 6 – Publishing

Phase 1 – Analysis

Analysis phase is the first phase in multimedia production. In this phase, problems will be defined and the possible solution will be determined

Phase 2 – Design

In the design phase; the course content, navigational structure, assets, approach and graphic design are developed in detail. Sample graphics and layouts are established and technical requirements are specified.

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Jess @ SMK INDAHPURA (1) ICTL FOR SECONDARY SCHOOL: MULTIMEDIA

Phase 3 – Implementation

Implementation of the design includes using a program development tool that assists the programmer by generating or providing some or all code, or includes writing the code that translates the design into a computer program and, if necessary, creating the user interface.

Phase 4 – Testing

Testing is an ongoing process and should begin at the very beginning stage of multimedia production. It is important to test the design and the function to find out how the user interacts with the multimedia products

Phase 5 – Evaluation

a). What is evaluation phase?

The evaluation of a project is an on going process. This phase of the development process focuses on summative evaluation and measures the effectiveness of the project.

Evaluation process focuses on the product used rather than its features and functions. It is done earlier to discover any design faults and reduce the costs of correcting the faults. It can reduce the need for technical help and training costs. Thus, increasing users’ satisfaction.

Evaluation reduces ‘over design’ by making you aware of what the user really needs. There is a range of different types of evaluation that can be applied to an educational multimedia product. Some of them are stated in the evaluation form below.

Further Reading

http://www.tecmasters.com/Multimedia_pg1.html

http://www.tedi.uq.edu.au/mag/view.asp?Section=61

Phase 6 – Publishing

In the publishing phase, the process of producing a CD and its cover will be implemented. In this phase, quality of packaging will be considered.

Multimedia software

3D Animation Graphics Editing Players Sound Editing Video Editing

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