Leading questions about multimedia design
We will continue to develop this list as the course proceeds. Add your own question using the form at the bottom of this page.
- What is digital storytelling?
- What forms of media can be used in a multimedia project?
- What are the different professions involved in multimedia project development?
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- What is a the difference between a multimedia project file and a multimedia source file?
- What is the value of a creating a notes log during video shooting?
- In the context of digital storytelling, describe how each of these elements could be used by a multimedia designer:
- "point of view"
- "dramatic question"
- "emotional content"
- "voice"
- "sound track"
- "economy"
- "pacing"
- When preparing images for use in video, what is the preferred resolution (in pixels per inch)?
- When presenting video on the web, what are the pros and cons of the various media players (Windows Media Player, QuickTime, Real, Flash)?
- How can a video player window be framed and skinned?
- What are the differences between streaming and downloadable video distribution?
- How is an embedded video display coded differently on a web page than a link to a video file?
- How can transcripts make video more accessible?
- How can meta-tags make video more available?
- How can markers, hyperlink tracks, and alternate audio tracks make video more usable?
- How can a presentation be designed to be interactive, rather than passive?
- What are the implications of "white space" in all of its forms multimedia design?
- Should you get a diigo account?
- What blogs should you read to keep up on Interactive Media Design? ...what e-mail newsletters? ...what podcasts?
- Should you get your own domain name?
