1. FIT 02.200 Interactive MultiMedia
Interactive Media Competency B
FIT Interactive MultiMedia
Foundations of Information Technology

2. 2.01 Create an interactive web site
Learn basic HTML code
Examine web page editors
Understand functionality of a web page
Recognize and create good visual design
Page layout
Graphics
Create hyperlinks
Create a web site

3. 2.02 Compare characteristics of file structures and formats
Identify various file extensions
BMP, GIF, JPG, WAV, MGP, AVI, WMA, WMV, RM, RA, AU, etc.
Examine characteristics of
image files
audio formats
video formats

4. 2.03 Create a multimedia presentation
Plan a presentation with an outline or storyboard
Develop/Create a presentation
Apply images, audio and video to a multimedia presentation
Apply animations and transitions
Flash, Shockwave, Fireworks, etc.

5. 2.04 Describe the development of virtual reality (VR) in computer applications
Applications of virtual reality
gaming, education, simulation
Define interactive animation (telepresence)
Define 3D imaging
Discuss the use of animation and 3D imaging

6. 2.05 Demonstrate desktop video conferencing and other interactive communication skills
Identify uses for interactive communications
IM (Instant Messaging)
Online Chat
Weblogs
Identify need for interactive communications
Time management
Budget
Create audio and video attachments

7. 2.06 Identify uses of global information systems (GIS) and (GPS)
Define GIS and GPS
Identify uses for GIS and GPS
Apply GIS and GPS to everyday applications

8. 2.07 Discuss ethics and copyright issues for multimedia
Define ethics
Define copyright
Analyze ethical scenarios
Recognize copyright violations
Define plagiarism
Analyze copyright violation

9. Video

10. Video Quality Frame – a single image
Frame rate – speed of video frames per second (fps)
Higher frame rate = better video display
Television = 30 fps
Flicker of choppiness = 15 fps
Streaming over Internet = fps

11. Streaming Video
Data is viewed in a browser as it is being transferred to the PC and is viewed before the entire transmission has completed.
Often travels over Internet at 28.8 kilobytes per second

12. Playing Streaming Video
A video player is needed to play it on PC
MediaPlayer
RealOne
QuickTime

13. To Create Streaming Video
To create it:
Video camera
Method to convert video to digital data
If camera is not digital
Software to assign codec and other features
Server to store the video file

14. Video Editing Software
Saves video at different frame rates
Resizes video to different resolutions
Extracts clips or allows clips to be resequenced
Adds narration, audio, text, and other special effects
Combines video and still photographs
Alters colors and changes contrast
Converts file formats

15. Video Devices Video cameras Video capture card Video tuners
Analog camcorders
Digital camcorders
Webcams
Video capture card
Convert analog to digital
Video tuners
Enables computers to receive television signals

16. FireWire
Use a FireWire to transfer digital video images to and from PC
May also be called IEEE 1394 cables
2 types of cables
4 pin
6 pin

17. Interactive Web Sites

18. Types of Web Sites Business sites Noncommercial sites
Also known as E-commerce
Noncommercial sites
Educational
Professional and Trade Organizations
Public Interest Groups

19. Considerations for Design
Target audience
Who will visit the site?
Specific designs for the Web
What works well for a book or newsletter may not work for the Internet
Browsers
Different browsers display pages differently

20. Steps to Planning and Building the Web Site
Define the Goals of the Web Site
Define the Target Audience
Know the tools you will need to plan with
Storyboard
Flowchart
Spreadsheet

21. Steps to Planning and Building the Web Site (Continued)
Content
Decide on a theme
Use appropriate language to get your message across
How much space do you have for storing your Web site

22. Steps to Planning and Building the Web Site (Continued)
Interaction
What method of navigation will you use to move around the Web site?
What type of hyperlinks will you use?
Text
Graphics
Will you need plug-ins?

23. Steps to Planning and Building the Web Site (Continued)
Visual design
Consider the layout
How much white space?
How will you use color?
Be sure that hyperlinks display
Text formatting
Do not underline text
Consider bulleted and numbered lists
Limit the amount of text on a page to prevent scrolling pages

24. Steps to Planning and Building the Web Site (Continued)
Graphics, Videos, and Special Effects
Consider:
file size and download time
memory requirements
Monitor size and resolution
Browser type

25. Steps to Planning and Building the Web Site (Continued)
Final Guidelines
Spell-check
Grammar check
Make sure hyperlinks work
Check graphics
Do they load correctly?
Are they appropriate for content?
Name sources for copyright
Is the theme consistent throughout?

26. Adding Sound Files to a Power Point Presentation

27. Volume Control Adjustments
Go to Start, Programs, Accessories, Entertainment
Click On Volume Control. The following window will open:
Check the Volume level on the Volume Control, CD and Mic
You can adjust the volume level by sliding the volume button up and down with your mouse.
Make sure the MUTE boxes DO NOT have a check mark √ in them.

28. Create Sound File Use Sound Recorder Record your sound file
Save the file in a folder or location of your choice
Edit the sound file as needed

29. Using Sound Recorder
Go to Start, Programs, Accessories, Entertainment, Sound Recorder
The button with the red dot is the record button. To begin a recording, click this button with your left mouse button.

30. Using Sound Recorder (Continued)
When recording begins, the green volume line will change appearance.
If this line does not change as the music plays, you need to go back to the VOLUME CONTROL window and check the settings. A recording will not occur unless the green volume line fluctuates.
During recording the button with the red dot turns grey and the button to the left (the stop button) becomes black.
Click the stop button to stop your recording.

31. Editing and Recording Tips
Before you can edit your recording you should save it. In the SOUND RECORDER go to FILE, SAVE AS and name your recording. The file name extension on the file will be .wav Wav is the extension automatically given to any files you create with the SOUND RECORDER.
It may take several practice recordings before you get the quality of sound you are looking for. The PC system you use and the settings you choose will affect the quality of your sound recording.

32. Adding A Sound File to a PowerPoint Presentation
Open the presentation software
Go to the slide where you want the sound file to begin playing
Click Insert
Movies and Sounds
Sound from File

33. Insert Sound File Locate/browse to your sound file
Select the sound file by clicking on it
Click ok
A message will appear asking if you want your sound file to play automatically
You can choose “Yes” or “No”

34. Sound The sound icon will appear on your slide
You can move the icon to any location on the slide
When you start the presentation the sound file will play

35. Changing the Animation on Sound
Right click on the sound icon or
Go to Slide Show, Custom Animation
Click the Multimedia tab and choose the settings you want.

36. Virtual Reality

37. Equipment
HMD – Head Mounted Display
Data-Glove
Force Feedback Devices

38. Uses for VR Simulate an environment with 3-D graphics
Popular for many games
Players do not have to be at the same location to participate
Create 3-D Communities
Users build their own world
3-D Chat

39. Uses for VR (continued)
Science
Scientists around the world can analyze data for research
Military
Create training environments

40. Medicine
Doctors study 3-D models of the human body to determine effective radiation treatments for cancer
Engineers in Georgia are developing a data glove that will be able to “feel” tumors in patients 130 miles away

41. Industry
Pharmaceutical and chemical companies use virtual reality to design chemical and biological catalysts
Education
Students in one school district will be able to participate in experiments/labs with other school districts

42. Scientific Visualization
Uses computer graphics to transform columns of data into images
Becoming a part of the 3-D design used in virtual reality

43. Global Positioning Systems GPS

44. What is GPS?
A satellite system controlled by the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD)
It’s a worldwide system
Designed for the military
Provides specially coded signals from satellites
Four satellite signals compute a position

45. Satellites First GPS satellite was launched in 1978.
Constellation of 24 satellites was achieved in 1994.
Each satellite is built to last about 10 years.
Replacements are constantly being built and launched into orbit.
GPS satellites weigh approximately 2,000 pounds and are about 17 feet across with the solar panels extended.
Transmitter power is only 50 watts or less.

46. Uses of GPS GPS is used to locate objects and give directions
Used as a mapping device to give/get directions

47. Geocaching A high-tech game of treasure hunting
Uses GPS coordinates to locate “caches” (treasures) left by other individuals
Use GPS coordinates to locate a cache (treasure)

48. Geocaching Rules Fill out the logbook
Take something out of the cache (if you want to)
Put something in the cache
Return the cache to the exact position and condition in which it was found

49. Geocaching Facts
Over 200 countries currently participate in geocaching
GPS units can be added to handheld devices or purchased separately
Units cost between $100 and $1000
Waypoints for caches are listed on the Internet