1. Multimedia Production
This presentation will explore:
presentations
storyboards
color
pictures
media objects
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2. Introduction
Multimedia is the art of developing computer-based presentations using any combination of:
Text
Graphic art
Animation
Sound
Video
This presentation provides an overview of how multimedia enhances the user’s experience, via delivery of a more interesting visual display.
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3. Question 1
A multimedia presentation could include text, sound and video. Is this true or false?
Answer True or False.
Correct answer = True

4. Presentations
People have been delivering presentations since prehistoric cave painting was in vogue.
Technological advancement has provided the capability for producing exciting and readily understood multimedia presentations.
Types of media that can be used to enhance a presentation are:
Graphics and photographs
Illustrations and diagrams
Sound and moving images
There is no real limit to the quality of what can now be achieved using a computer and some multimedia software.
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5. Multimedia Tools
Multimedia authoring tools are the software packages used to develop the elements of a good presentation.
There are many different computer tools and technologies, so availability, cost, and personal choice dictate which are used.
A certain skill level is required to incorporate them all seamlessly into a high quality presentation. Potential problematic issues are:
Large file sizes
Operating system incompatibilities
Unpopular data file types
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6. Question 2 What do you need to create a good presentation?
A) Lots of time
B) Lots of helpers
Correct answer = D
C) A graphics tablet
D) A good authoring package

7. Question 3
What technical problem do you think a large file size would cause if it was incorporated into a multimedia presentation?
A) It might not fit on a hard disk drive
B) It might take too long to play
Correct answer = C
C) It might take too long to load
D) It might not be compatible

8. Organization
Before beginning any multimedia development, time should be taken to determine its purpose and the subjects it should include.
The next step involves building a mental picture of:
The message to be imparted
How that might be achieved
Next, it is necessary to compile an outline and project plan to get a more specific idea of the requirement in terms of...
Skills
Time
Budget
Tools
Resource
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9. Question 4
It is better to start preparing a multimedia presentation immediately rather than waste any time planning. Is this true or false?
Answer True or False.
Correct answer = False

10. Presentation Structure
Planning has an essential role to play in
any design process.
The quality of the preparatory work
determines the success of any creation.
When building multimedia presentations,
the structure plan is called a storyboard.
Storyboards have long been used to develop ideas in many types of media production, including:
Advertising
Film-making
Storyboards help to visualize the presentation,
and can assist you in effectively communicating
your ideas to others on a development team.
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11. Question 5 What is a storyboard? A) An advertising plan
B) A large book with pictures
Correct answer = C
C) A presentation planning technique
D) A means of recording what you have done

12. Building Storyboards A picture is often thought to say a
thousand words and a large proportion
of a storyboard is usually in sketch format.
These sketches should provide a
description of each screen’s layout.
They should show the positioning of each slide’s basic elements, including:
Text
Interactive buttons
Graphic images
Beneath each sketch, further technical
information should be provided, such as:
File names
Special effects
Text content
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13. Storyboards A good storyboard clearly and explicitly
explains what is to happen in a multimedia
presentation - for example:
What happens on a particular screen
Where it happens on the screen
How it happens
It is a good idea to prepare a template from
which to create your storyboard. This will
help make it:
Professional
Easily understood
Easy to update or amend
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14. Question 6
A storyboard will usually contain sketches. Is this true or false?
Answer True or False.
Correct answer = True

15. Question 7
Storyboards are best prepared using a template. Is this true or false?
Answer True or False.
Correct answer = True

16. Color Color is among the most vital components
of any multimedia undertaking.
It should be used to enhance the experience
of anyone viewing a presentation.
Great care, however, should be shown
when selecting your colors for use
within a presentation.
Some colors detract from each other, making
text difficult to read. Other colors can look different on different computer systems.
It is often a good idea to use a color theme
throughout an entire presentation.
This ensures continuity and a more
professional presentation in appearance.
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17. Question 8
Which of the following is NOT true about the use of color in multimedia presentations?
A) It is better to use as many colors as possible
B) Some colors do not go well together
Correct answer = A
C) Some colors do not stand out on computer screens
D) It is best to apply a color scheme to the whole presentation

18. Graphical Images Graphics and animations can add
stunning visual content to a presentation.
Used carefully, they can make any
development look highly professional.
There are various file types, but the most
common graphics tend to be in Gif, Jpeg
or Bmp format when produced.
A wide range of graphics software
packages are available for use in creating
graphics and animations.
They can also be imported using digital
cameras or scanners.
Depending on how the presentation is to
be presented, keeping file size as small as
possible is important.
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19. Question 9 Which of the following is NOT likely to be a graphic file?
A) picture.jpg
B) picture.txt
Correct answer = B
C) picture.gif
D) picture.bmp

20. Media Objects Embedded in multimedia projects are
media objects such as:
Video
Animation
Interactivity
Audio clips
They can make a presentation far more
professional, transforming it into an audio
and visual experience for the viewer.
While these media objects can bring a
presentation to life, they must also be
treated with caution.
Large file sizes can slow down and disrupt the presentation flow
Some computers may be unable to handle certain types of media object
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21. Video
Derived from digital technology, video is one of the most captivating elements of multimedia.
Wisely used video clips can dramatically enhance a presentation. Among other things, they can...
Emphasize pertinent points of information
Link subject matter
Reinforce the intended message
Producing and embedding video clips in a presentation requires skill and specialist software.
Maintaining small file size is also an
important consideration.
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22. Audio
Sound is perhaps one of the most effective multimedia elements, providing a dramatic alternative to text.
Produced using specialized software, these sound files have file extensions such as:
Wav
Avi
Audio clips can set the mood of a presentation by way of background music, or add impact through sound effects.
Audio clips enhance presentation offering
an alternative method by which to:
Educate
Inform
Emphasize
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23. Question 10 Which of these files is a sound file? A) noise.wav
B) noise.doc
Correct answer = A
C) noise.txt
D) noise.bmp

24. Summary Multimedia is the process of developing
imaginative presentations through a
combination of:
Video and audio
Pictures, graphics and animation
Carefully planned and produced, they can enhance and improve the professionalism and impact of any project.
Carefully planned and produced, they can enhance and improve the professionalism and impact of any project.
This presentation covered:
Presentations
Storyboards
Color
Pictures
Media Objects
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