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Multimedia Systems



                   notes         Designing interface Controls
                                 At this step, the interface controls (how the user interacts with the computer screen) for each
                                 portion of the projects is designed. The functionality is analyzed and evaluated individually and
                                 as a whole throughout the product.
                                 storyboards

                                 The storyboards are the blueprints for your multimedia project. These rough sketches bring
                                 together all the elements with the controls and depict the sequence of the action.

                                 theme Development
                                 The visual theme or style is determined by the content and the audience. The best theme is broad
                                 enough to incorporate various media without imposing stylistic limitations but narrow enough
                                 to ensure consistency across screens.

                                 interface Layouts

                                 Each object on the screen serves a purpose and communicates a visual message about the content
                                 to the user. The goal is to keep users oriented and draw them into the product.

                                 Creating interface elements
                                 The interface design is broken down into individual components, which are constructed using
                                 a variety of methods and tools. These components may include images, graphics, text, video,
                                 sound, and animation.
                                 Creating access Controls

                                 The interface controls designed earlier are now created and constructed. They should be self-
                                 explanatory and contribute to the overall screen design. These controls can be buttons, icons,
                                 images, or text.
                                 integrating Media elements

                                 The authoring tool is used to pull together and blend all the media elements into a cohesive whole.
                                 As the elements come together, the storyboards come to life.

                                 Creating prototype interfaces

                                 The shells become the prototype screens and provide the foundation for production. These
                                 prototypes are your first experiment in using your creation.





                                            Create an interface using interface controls.

                                 1.2.2 production

                                 scriptwriting
                                 The scripts for the text, transitions, audio narrations, voice-overs, and video are written. Even
                                 existing material needs to be rewritten and reorganized for an electronic medium.
                                 editing
                                 All the scripts, interfaces, and text content are edited for clarity, grammar, and consistency.




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