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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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