Transcript Multimedia Authoring Programs

Multimedia Authoring Programs
CECS 5110
Multimedia Authoring Programs
 Create multimedia titles
 Produce content w/paint, text & animation tools
 Design screen layout
 Create interactivity
 Incorporate text, sound, video, animation &
graphics
 Create hyperlinks
Multimedia Uses
 Multimedia Presentations
One-way, linear communication process
Similar to slide show
 Stand-Alone Applications
One-on-one situations
User control – view & review selections
hyper linking
How Authoring Systems Work
Metaphor Used
 Electronic Slide Shows
 Card Stack and Book Metaphor
 Icon-based Authoring Programs
 Time-based Authoring Programs
Electronic Slide Show Metaphor
 Example:
PowerPoint
 Advantages
Easy to learn & use
Inexpensive
 Disadvantages
Linear
Non-interactive nature
Card Stack and Book Metaphor
Examples:
– HyperCard – linked cards
– ToolBook – each page is a screen
ToolBook
Card Stack and Book Metaphor
Advantages
– Easy to understand metaphor
– 1 screen = 1 card = 1 page
– Easy to use
Provide template
Short development time
Disadvantages
– Some run only on one
platform
– Tools not as powerful
as equiv. stand-alones
Icon-based Authoring Programs
 Authorware – uses
symbols in a flowchart
scheme
 Advantages
Easy to see structure,
flow and branching
Easy to edit and update
 Disadvantages
Less intuitive
Difficult to learn
Time-based Authoring Programs
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Macromedia Director - movie metaphor
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Advantages
Good for creating animation
Branching, user control,
interactivity
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Disadvantages
Expensive
Steep learning curve
for advanced features
Example
Programming Languages
 Scripting – code generated within authoring programs
 Examples:
Toolbook
to handle buttonClick
Flip 4 pages
end buttonClick
Programming Languages
 Scripting – code generated within authoring programs
 Examples:
Director’s Lingo
on mouseUp
go to frame 20
end mouseUp
Choosing Authoring System
 Based on:
Target playback system
Desired features
Development timeline
Budget
Developer’s expertise
The End
University of North Texas
Dr. Vicky Cereijo