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UFCEKR-20-1

Media Technologies

B.Sc. (Hons) Multimedia Computing

Module Presentation

Lectures, examples, and demonstrations Worksheets and guided exercises

B.Sc. (Hons) Multimedia Computing

Module ContentA comprehensive study of media technologies including: Text: characteristics, styles and usage Graphics: formats, editing, and preparation Sound: formats, connectivity, recording and editing,

effects processing Video: formats, capturing, editing, post-production

effects Scenarios: environments and context Production: planning, designing and deploying.

B.Sc. (Hons) Multimedia Computing

Module Assessment

Two pieces of coursework End of module exam

B.Sc. (Hons) Multimedia Computing

Frequently Used Words

Client Construction file Project file Deployment Cross – Platform Legacy System / Devices

B.Sc. (Hons) Multimedia Computing

Grouping media types

contextvisuals sound

interaction

fonts

graphicsvideo

animation

‘moving image’ambient

events

effects

speech

B.Sc. (Hons) Multimedia Computing

Visuals: Fonts

B.Sc. (Hons) Multimedia Computing

Visuals:Graphics

Graphic formats JPEG, GIF, PNG, SVG,etc Editing and manipulating Applications and management of file sizes Optimising for web deployment

B.Sc. (Hons) Multimedia Computing

Visuals: Moving Image

Video formats and resolutions Capturing and editing Post production effects Compression / decompression (codecs) Deployment: technologies and issues File sizes and management of resources

B.Sc. (Hons) Multimedia Computing

Sound: Audio and Music

Audio ( sampled, captured from device, CD TV) Live recording (voice-overs, narration) MIDI Music Industry Digital Interface Editing, effects processing, Formats and compression

B.Sc. (Hons) Multimedia Computing

Web and Deployment The creative and technical processes involved in

establishing a website The creation of interactive media-driven webpages The network deployment of multimedia content A range of technologies applicable within the context

of multimedia authoring Modeling and Animation Systems History and Technology of Computer Games Photographic Principles High Definition Television and Associated Devices

B.Sc. (Hons) Multimedia Computing

Scenarios

Games Virtual environments TV and broadcasting e-learning Music production

B.Sc. (Hons) Multimedia Computing

Software Applications Adobe (Photoshop, Premiere, After Effects, Audition) Macromedia (Flash, Fireworks, Dreamweaver,

Freehand) SoundForge (Sony) Media tools from the DirectX SDK Cross Platform where possible Open Source, Shareware, and Freeware ( Audacity,

Goldwave, Hammerhead Rhythm Station)

B.Sc. (Hons) Multimedia Computing

Use your own interests to extend software skills

B.Sc. (Hons) Multimedia Computing

Media: Organizing Resources

B.Sc. (Hons) Multimedia Computing

B.Sc. (Hons) Multimedia Computing

Professional Issues

Copyright and Ownership Author Rights Publishers / Distributor Rights Mechanical Rights Performing Rights