Chapter 2 : Multimedia Hardware and Software

1. Stage 4 : Delivering

1.1. Final stage

1.2. Deliver project to the end user.

1.3. Follow up over time with tweaks, repairs, and upgrades.

2. Requirements for multimedia project

2.1. The Intangibles

2.1.1. Creativity

2.1.2. Organization

2.1.3. Communication

2.2. Software

2.2.1. Text editing and processing tools

2.2.2. Painting tools and Drawing tools

2.3. Hardware

2.3.1. Windows vs Macintosh

2.3.2. Input devices

2.3.3. Output devices

2.4. Multimedia Skills

2.4.1. Involves of people to produce multimedia project and each person has their own specialised skills required to do specific task.

3. Stage 1 : Planning and costing

3.1. Define the objectives and scope.

3.2. Target users.

3.3. Set the contents.

3.4. Prepare time estimate and a budget.

4. Stage 2 : Designing and Producing

4.1. Perform each of the planned tasks to create a finished product.

5. Stage 3 : Testing

5.1. Alpha Testing

5.2. Beta Testing