301 Asset Manipulation AO1
1.1 investigate the usage of digital media to meet the needs of a client. Audio file: Image file: Video file:
1.2 investigate the needs of the target audience for the format and distribution of digital media across a range of sectors.
1.3 research target platforms and methods of dissemination for a range of digital media. Target platforms Audio Video Animation Methods of dissemination Broadband Wireless 3g CD Radio
1.4 investigate the capabilities/limitations of software applications and digital workflow for editing and repurposing digital media files. Digital image editing Fireworks Positives: Negatives: Paint Serif draw plus
1.4 investigate the capabilities/limitations of software applications and digital workflow for editing and repurposing digital media files. Video editing Movie maker Positives: Negatives: Serif movie plus Final cut
Audio editing software Audacity Positives: Negatives: Zamzar 1.4 investigate the capabilities/limitations of software applications and digital workflow for editing and repurposing digital media files. Audio editing software Audacity Positives: Negatives: Zamzar
1.5 discuss the properties/limitations of file formats for audio. WAV Positives: Negatives: Mp3
1.6 discuss the properties/limitations of file formats for still images. JPEG Positives: Negatives: TIFF PNG BMP
1.7 discuss the properties/limitations of file formats for moving images. WMV Positives: Negatives: Mp4 AVI
1.8 evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of a range of compressed file formats. ZIP Positives: Negatives: RAR SITZ 7Z GZ