Multimedia application - Production

 

Production Scripts 

The next step in the production of an interactive multimedia application is the development of specific and detailed scripts for text audio (narrations, music, or sound effects) and video.

 Simple Narration Script

 In this, you will learn to create detailed scripts (descriptions) for text, audio (narration, music, or sound effects), and video. The actual development of these multimedia building blocks requires a number of production steps.

If you want to include video, ask the Content Specialist to prepare the script for the use of video. Since several possible video formats and sources are available, the Content Specialist must provide a list of video sources for each topic. Also the Content Specialist must specify the sequence of frames to be played, if applicable.

 If you want to integrate digitized video clips into your presentation, then use clips from the available footage, shoot your own footage. In the first instance, the Content Specialist should provide a table similar to the one presented for laser discs. Then, a video script must be developed. 

Building the Multimedia Production Team

 High-quality interactive multimedia application is the product of the efforts of a production team. The production of fine-quality and high-end interactive multimedia applications such as games, interactive Websites, and educational applications is the work of a team of specialists. Usually this team consists of:

⧫ Production Manager

⧫ Content Specialist

⧫ Instructional Designer 

⧫ Script Writer 

⧫ Text Editor 

⧫ Multimedia Architect 

⧫ Computer Graphic Artist 

⧫ Digital Animator 

⧫ Audio and Video Specialist 

⧫ Computer Programmer 

⧫ Web Master 

Hierarchy Structure 

illustrates the reporting structure of the multimedia application development team in an organization.

Role of the Production Manager

 In multimedia production, the role of a Production Manager is not an artistic one. Instead, the Production Manager has to facilitate the work of the multimedia production teamn by providing the best possible working conditions. This allows the team members to concentrate on the creative and technical aspects required for the successful development of multimedia applications. The general functions or responsibilities of the Production Manager are as follows:

   ⧫ Prepare the breakdown of the production process.

   ⧫ Build the order of the production components such as research, graphic production, animation development, digital video development, and digital video production.

  ⧫ Prepare and manage the budget.

  ⧫ Coordinate about the repairing of the equipment with the technicians. 

  ⧫ Coordinate the work of video crews and audio recording lab personnel with the multimedia authoring team.

  ⧫ Manage legal matters such as location permits, copyright releases, and other aspects.

  ⧫ Provide support to a personnel regarding management of fringe benefits and other related matters.

The Production Manager is responsible for all the organizational, managerial, financial, and logical aspects of the production. Also, the Production Manager has to ensure that the multimedia production happens on time.