Chapter Two
Multimedia Authoring and Tools
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Authoring
Authoring is the process of creating multimedia applications.
An authoring system is a program which has pre-programmed
elements for the development of interactive multimedia
presentations.
Authoring tools provide an integrated environment for binding
together the different elements of a Multimedia production.
Multimedia Authoring Tools provide tools for making a
complete multimedia presentation where users usually have a lot
of interactive controls.
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Authoring (Cont’d)
Authoring tools provide framework for organizing and editing
the elements of your multimedia project, including graphics,
sounds, animations, and video clips.
Authoring tools are used for designing interactivity and the
user interface for assembling multimedia elements into a
single, cohesive project.
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Authoring (Cont’d)
Using multimedia authoring software, you can make
Video productions
Animations
Games
Demo disks and interactive guided tours
Presentations
Interactive kiosk applications
Interactive training
Simulations, prototypes, and technical visualizations
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Characteristics of Authoring Tools
A good authoring tool should be able to:
Integrate text, graphics, video, and audio to create a single
multimedia presentation
Control interactivity by the use of menus, buttons, hotspots,
hot objects etc.
Publish as a presentation or a self-running executable; on
CD/DVD, Intranet, WWW.
Have a large user base.
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Characteristics of Authoring Tools
There are different authoring tools based on the hierarchy
used for sequencing or organizing multimedia elements and
events:
Scripting Language
Icon-Based Control Authoring Tool
Card and Page Based Authoring Tool
Time Based Authoring Tool
Tagging Tools
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Multimedia Authoring . . . (Cont’d)
Authoring systems typically include the ability to create, edit,
and import specific types of data; assemble raw data into a
playback sequence and provide a structured method or language
for responding to user input.
With multimedia authoring software, you can make
Video productions
Animations
Games
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Multimedia Authoring . . . (Cont’d)
Examples of Authoring Tools
Adobe Captivate
Articulate Presenter
Articulate Engage
Adobe Connect
TechSmith Camtasia
Adobe Presenter
Harbinger Raptivity
Macromedia Flash
Macromedia Director
Quest
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Virtual Reality
Virtual Reality (VR) is the illusion of a three-dimensional,
interactive, computer-generated reality where sight,
sound, and sometimes even touch are simulated to
create pictures, sounds, and objects that actually seem real.
VR must allow the user to view the environment from any
point and at any angle
VR must allow the user to interact with objects in the
environment.
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Thank you!!!
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