1. Software
1.1. 1)Texting editing and word processing tools 2)OCR software 3)Painting tools allow you to create and modify bitmap images 4)Drawing tools allow you to create and modify vector graphics 5)Painting and drawing software features 6)3-D modeling tools allow rendering of objects in a three-dimensional perspective 7)Image editing tools 8) Sound editing tools 9)Animation, video, and digital movie tools
2. Hardware
2.1. 1)Production platforms 2)Windows vs Macintosh 3)Connections 4)IDE 5)UBS(Universal Serial Bus) 6)FireWire 7)Memory and storage devices: - RAM -ROM -Hard disks -Thumb drives -CD-ROM -DVD -Blu-ray discs 8)Input devices: -Optical Character Recognition(OCR) -Universal Product Code(UPC) -Mircophones -Digital cameras 9)Output: -Stereo -Monitor -Projector -Printer
3. Authoring System
3.1. 1)An authoring tools is a software package which allow developers to: -Organize and edit the multimedia elements -Design screen layouts using templates -Create interactivity - Assembling diverse multimedia elements into single,cohesive product. 2)Types of authoring tools: -Card-and page-based authoring tools -Icon and object-based authoring tools -Time-based authoring tools 3) Objects 4) To choose the tool that best fits the job 5)Choosing an authoring tool: -Editing and organizing features -Programming features -Interactivity Features -Performance tuning and playback features -Delivery,cross-platform, and Internet playability features
4. Multimedia Development Process
4.1. Four basic stages in a multimedia project:
4.1.1. 1) Planning and costing: -Objectives and Scope of the project. -Target users -Set the contents - Time estimate and a budget - A short prototype or proof-of-concept 2)Designing and Producing: -To create a finished product. 3)Testing: -Alpha testing: User within the organization developing the software as a form of internal acceptance testing. -To review the concept, format, user interface and the layout. -Beta testing: To find bugs or content errors. 4)Delivering -Final stage.Package and deliver the project to the end user.
5. The Intangibles assets in Multimedia
5.1. 1)Creativity: Creative implies knowledge of hardware and software. 2)Organization: To develop an organized outline detailing the skills,time,budget,tools and resources needed for project. 3)Communication: Among the work group and client is essential to the efficient and accurate completion of your project.
6. Multimedia Skills
6.1. Main roles in the team:
6.1.1. 1)Project Manager 2)Multimedia Designer 3)Interface Designer 4)Writer 5)Audio/Video Specialist 6)Multimedia Programmer