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INTRODUCTION TO

MAKING MULTIMEDIA

Chapter 2 Introduction to Making Multimedia


[Overview]
Stages of a multimedia project.
Requirements for a multimedia project.

Chapter 2 Introduction to Making Multimedia


[Stages of a Multimedia Project]
Planning and costing:
The needs of a project are analyzed by
outlining its messages and objectives.
A plan that outlines the required multimedia
expertise is prepared.

Chapter 2 Introduction to Making Multimedia


[Stages of a Multimedia Project]
Planning and costing (continued):
A graphic template, the structure, and
navigational system are developed.
A time estimate and a budget are prepared.
A short prototype or proof-of-concept is
prepared.

Chapter 2 Introduction to Making Multimedia


[Stages of a Multimedia Project]
Design and production:
The planned tasks are performed to create a
finished product.
The product is revised, based on the
continuous feedback received from the client.

Chapter 2 Introduction to Making Multimedia


[Stages of a Multimedia Project]
Testing - The program is tested to ensure
that it meets the objectives of the project,
works on the proposed delivery platforms,
and meets the client requirements.
Delivery - The final project is packaged
and delivered to the end user.

Chapter 2 Introduction to Making Multimedia


[Requirements for a Multimedia
Project]
Hardware.
Software.
Creativity and organizational skills.

Chapter 2 Introduction to Making Multimedia


[Hardware]
The most significant platforms for
producing and delivering multimedia
projects are Macintosh operating system
and Microsoft Windows.
These systems provide an easy-to-use
graphical user interface (GUI).

Chapter 2 Introduction to Making Multimedia


[Hardware]
The Macintosh as well as Windows PC
offers a combination of affordability, and
software and hardware availability.
The Macintosh platform is better suited for
multimedia production than the Windows
platform.
The hardware platforms provided by Apple
are better equipped to manage both,
sound and video editing.
Chapter 2 Introduction to Making Multimedia
[Software]
Multimedia software provides specific
instructions to the hardware for performing
tasks.
Software tools are divided into production
tools and authoring tools.

Chapter 2 Introduction to Making Multimedia


[Creativity and Organizational
Skills]
In a multimedia project, being creative
implies knowledge of hardware and
software.
It is essential to develop an organized
outline detailing the skills, time, budget,
tools and resources needed for the
project.

Chapter 2 Introduction to Making Multimedia


[Creativity and Organizational
Skills]
Assets such as graphics, sound and the
like should be continuously monitored
throughout the project’s execution.
A standardized file-naming procedure
should be followed for precise organization
and swift retrieval.

Chapter 2 Introduction to Making Multimedia


[Summary]
The basic stages of a multimedia project
are planning and costing, design and
production, testing and delivery.
Knowledge of hardware and software, as
well as creativity and organizational skills
are essential for creating a high-quality
multimedia project.

Chapter 2 Introduction to Making Multimedia

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