Multimedia Authoring and Delivery
Authoring assembles media elements into interactive presentations. Delivery ensures the product reaches users effectively.
Authoring Paradigms
Timeline-based, card/page-based, icon/flowchart-based, script-based approaches.
HTML5 Multimedia
Native audio/video elements, canvas for 2D, WebGL for 3D, Web Audio API, WebRTC. Replaced Flash.
Interactive Design
Navigation (linear, hierarchical, network), UI elements, feedback, accessibility. User testing validates design.
Delivery Platforms
Web (HTML5), mobile apps (native/cross-platform), desktop (Electron), physical media (declining).
Content Management
CMS (WordPress, Drupal), DAM for media assets. Metadata tagging enables search and retrieval.
Accessibility
Captions, audio descriptions, keyboard navigation, adequate contrast. WCAG guidelines.
Summary
Authoring combines creative design with technical implementation for effective multimedia delivery.