Multimedia authoring concepts
Multimedia authoring is the process of creating an interactiveA computer or application that responds to the user’s input, two way communication between human and device, multimedia application that can be delivered using a variety of mediums, e.g. through web pages, DVDs or mobile apps.
Multimedia authors generally use several techniques simultaneously to relay information. Common elements of multimedia authoring are explained below:
| Feature | Description |
| Hypertext | Hypertext is text displayed on the computer display with references (hyperlinks) to other text which the reader can immediately access. |
| Video | Video footage is often used in multimedia products to explain complex topics or to demonstrate a concept or idea. |
| Animation | Animation will be used to show successive drawings or images. This will allow the authors to demonstrate a concept. Animation should be used sparingly in multimedia design. Animation should only add value rather than distract the user. |
| Sound | Sound files can be used as background to help develop an immersive experience or they can provide voiceover explanations or musical accompaniment. The user should be given the option of controlling sound, (Volume and On/Off). Sound is often used in multimedia authoring to help visually impaired users. |
| Scripting | A scripting language can be used in multimedia authoring to create customised features. Multimedia authors write scripts that execute one command at a time to provide interactivity manipulate data and enhance the functionality of the package. |
| Feature | Hypertext |
|---|---|
| Description | Hypertext is text displayed on the computer display with references (hyperlinks) to other text which the reader can immediately access. |
| Feature | Video |
|---|---|
| Description | Video footage is often used in multimedia products to explain complex topics or to demonstrate a concept or idea. |
| Feature | Animation |
|---|---|
| Description | Animation will be used to show successive drawings or images. This will allow the authors to demonstrate a concept. Animation should be used sparingly in multimedia design. Animation should only add value rather than distract the user. |
| Feature | Sound |
|---|---|
| Description | Sound files can be used as background to help develop an immersive experience or they can provide voiceover explanations or musical accompaniment. The user should be given the option of controlling sound, (Volume and On/Off). Sound is often used in multimedia authoring to help visually impaired users. |
| Feature | Scripting |
|---|---|
| Description | A scripting language can be used in multimedia authoring to create customised features. Multimedia authors write scripts that execute one command at a time to provide interactivity manipulate data and enhance the functionality of the package. |
