m2 Summary Estela Aceytuno

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Universidad Mariano Glvez de Guatemala

Escuela de Idiomas

Facultad de HumanidadesLicenciatura en Tecnologa

Multimedia II

Licda.Silvia Sowa

Mara Estela Aceytuno Baltazar

6076074372


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nimation- nteraction- ultimedia


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Flash is associated with animation,

because it can be used to create text,graphics, audio, video, animation that

can run from a web browser, CD, or

computer.The projects that are developed in the

Flash can be saved or exported .


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Source versions are the

original files of Flash because

they can be modified by thecreator because these files

contain the basic media,

Timeline.

versions they are viewed in

FlashPlayer and they can be

downloaded for free.

Executable versions they

are embed in FlashPlayer in

the program, so no special

software is needed.


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Flash uses an IDE (Integrated Development Environment) wheredevelopers work with the Stage, Timeline, Media Objects,ActionScript code.

Stage. This is the main area to work visual aspects of theproject.

Timeline. Timeline is set up in rows representing layers andcolumns and time by individual frames.

Media Objects. They can be graphics, audio, and sound areimported into the Flash Library.

ActionScript code. It is a language used to add interactionsand controls to the project.


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WORKING WITH GRAPHICS

There are two kinds ofgraphics used in Flashprojects: bitmaps and

vector.

Bitmaps are made ofmany dots that form apicture.

Vector graphics aremade of individual lines,shapes, and locations.


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We might start with

projects that involve stick

figures, suns, trees, andhouses. These things are

all easy to create using

the basic draw tools.

Spend some timeexperimenting with lines,

shapes, and colors.


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FLASH is effective, efficient, and appealing

tool for .

3 KEY ELEMENTS

Animation. The animation features of

Flash allow developers to create

engaging visual presentations.

Interaction. Flash allows developers to

integrate dynamic functionality through

questioning, feedback, branching, and

user tools.

Multimedia. Enriching a Flash project

with sounds, speech, music, graphics,

scanned images, photographs, and video.


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splash web

pagegreeting card quizzes WebQuests

music videomorphing

characters

interactive

timelines

interactive

maps

animated

banner learning games electronic books advertisements

escrapbooks calculators slide shows tutorials

demonstrations movie trailers cartoons polls & surveys

THE ONLY LIMIT IS THE

IMAGINATION.

Look the following ideas!!!!


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.Differentiate. The use of animation, interaction, and multimediaelements because we can use audio, visuals, and movement to

convey ideas.

Engage. It is the combination of movement, multiple media, andinteraction to a virtual experience.

Teach. It is to create effective instructional materials and learningenvironments.

Versatile. It can be used to create web pages, tutorials, games,simulations, and other application

Quality. Flash produces high-quality files that play well on all

browsers and operating systems. They also print well.

Technology. Once the Flash plug-in has been installed, end usersrarely have difficulty with the technology associated with Flash.


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Technology. As such, an animated gif may

make more sense for simple animations.

Ease of Use. It is provided for use of theproject such as directions for using icons,

navigation, and exiting the program.

Accessibility. The multimedia aspects of

Flash can cause problems for some userswith special needs.


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Some examples links:

General Topics Communication Art: Language Arts, Literature

Fine Arts

Health and Physical Education

Math Music and Performing Arts
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It is formed by four elements that are:

Enternain Inform

Instruct

Persuade


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Flash provides tools for creating fun, attractive Flashprojects. One of the most popular applications isentertainment.

Two categories will be explored: games and movies.

Games

Some have a practice area. Many games have levels andreward accomplishments.

Movies

Flash projects can draw interest to a website, provide ahumorous introduction to an idea, or simply provide

dramatic visual and auditory experiences. Some examplesof movies include splash introductions, flash banners,cartoons, short-subject movies, and music video.


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Information Exploration

Interactive timelines, thumbnail graphics, maps, and other visual tools areoften used to assist users in exploring information, they may quit or useanother information resource. Consider the following types of informationexploration materials:

*Reference materials

Virtual exhibits

Virtual field trips

Digital Storytelling

Sharing oral histories, retelling fables and fairy tales, creating electronic

scrapbooks, and designing online travel logs as the following types of digitalstories:

Electronic scrapbooks

Interactive stories and books

Oral and video histories


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INSTRUCT

Three areas will be explored: inquired-based activities, Q&A projects, andtutorials.

Inquiry-based Activities

Inquiry-based approaches help users explore questions, conduct investigations,and solve problems. Users are often provided with examples and activities,problems to solve, an encyclopedia of information, and lots of tools. The mosteffective inquiry-based environments are challenging without beingoverwhelming.

In most cases, the program focuses on a core set of principles or strategies.

* Decision making

* Experiments

* Mysteries

* Problem Solving

* Simulations


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Q&A PROJECTSQuestion and Answer (Q&A) approach can be used to simply facilitate informationsharing, it can also be used to reinforce concepts and allow opportunities forlearners to practice skills.

Drill and practice When selecting Q&A applications or designing your own, make certain the

program handles questions and answers effectively. Ask yourself:

Are the questions those that users would be likely to ask?

Does the program present stimulating, essential questions rather than trivialfacts?

Are answers or feedback adequately detailed to promote understandingwithout being overwhelming?

Does the order of presentation assist users in their overall understanding of theconcepts?


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TUTORIALS

Tutorials present step-by-step instruction teaching

new concepts. Some tutorials are linear. In otherwords, they provide the same information andexamples to all learners in a predetermined order.

The strength of tutorials lies in their consistency andaccuracy. They allow students to work at their own

pace and provide individualized practice andfeedback which is difficult to do in the traditionalclassroom environment.


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PERSUADE

The art of persuasion often combines

entertainment, information, and instruction.

Promotions

From television ads to movie trailers, people are

constantly bombarded by persuasive messages.

Advertisements

Movie Trailers

Public Service Announcements


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FLASH APPROACHES

Whether designing an entertaining splash page or a

sophisticated simulation, many options are

available for information focus, organization andpresentation.

* Information Focus

* Information Organization

* Information Presentation


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INFORMATION FOCUSProjects may focus on one idea in-depth, a range of ideas, a process, orsome combination of ideas. Here are some ideas:

Action Focus

Artifact Focus

Art and Architecture Focus

Autobiographical Focus

Custom Focus

Document Focus

Event or Experience Focus

Issue Focus

Life Focus

Literature Focus


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INFORMATION

ORGANIZATIONWhen designing Flash projects, consider the needs and interests of your audience.It's likely that they are not experts. As such, you'll need to organize information in away to their facilitate critical and creative thinking about your topic.

Consider the following approaches that can be taken to information organization. Procedure - steps

Process - cycles

Product

Reflection

Storytelling

Relationships - characters in book, historical figures, family members

Thematic - historical, literature genre, topic Trace or Track

Wonder


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Elements most often incorporated in Flash projects include animation, interaction,and multimedia. These elements can be applied in different ways to createinteresting, informative projects.

* AIM (Animation, Interaction, Multimedia) Text * AIM Illustrations

* AIM Maps

AIM Text

One of the advantages of using Flash rather than other tools is the ability to

control the font types and styles viewed by the end user. Some ideas include:

* Digital Storytelling

* Electronic books


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AIM Illustrations Many of the most popular Flash projects rely heavily on

graphics including charts and graphics, concept maps, linedrawings, scanned documents, and photographs.

AIM Maps Animated, interactive maps are common Flash applications.

They allow users to explore a visual, make choices, and readinformation.

AIM Slide Show

Slide shows are one of the most common presentationformats. They may incorporate illustrations, photos, maps,timelines, or other elements.

AIM Timelines Timelines are used across content areas to help users visualize

the history of a topic.AIM Tools

Flash can be used to create a variety of utilities, calculators,and other tools. These resources are often used as part of alarger tutorial or simulation environment.


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EVALUATION Some items may not apply to the project you're exploring. Rather

than viewing this page as a checklist, use it as a guide as youdevelop your own professional review. It contains some evaluationcriteria such as the following:

Overall Impressions Audience and Purpose Content Organization Design Navigation Technical - Overall Technical - Animation Technical - Interaction Technical - Multimedia Accessibility


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It is associated with animation

with relatively little effort, you

can create very sophisticated

projects.

Animation is the act of creating

activity or motion. We couldhave cool animations flying

around on this page, it would

distract from this text.


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Flash contains great tools to create a variety of animation such as thefollowing:

Frame-by-Frame. With this type, the developer makes small,individual changes to objects on the Stage within every frame.Although effective, this can be very time-consuming. There are twotypes of tweens: motion tweens and shape tween.

Motion Tweening. Motion tweens move objects from one place onthe Stage to another. For example, well move the airplane across theStage.

Shape Tweening. Shape tweens morph one image into anotherimage.

ActionScript. objects can be animated using ActionScript.

Armature Tweens Use of the bone tool allows lets you add anarticulated structure within the visual object and then connectnaturalistic movements to those bones.


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A blank map or timeline becomes interactive when "hot spots" are added toparticular areas.

TYPES OF INTRACTIVITY

Developing quality interaction takes careful planning.Question and Answers

To check understanding To prompt attention To expand thinking

Non-Linear Access For alternatives For depth For remediation

Tools Creativity Tools - write, draw, paint Utilities - mail, print, notes, forms, surveys Reference Tools - glossary, definitions, examples


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Events are triggers. They are things that happen while the movie isplaying such as clicking a button or rolling over an image. Actionsare short instructions that tell Flash what things should happen as aresult of events. For example, when a mouse is clicked a sound might

play. ActionScript 2.0 vs ActionScript 3.0

Two versions of ActionScript are currently being used to createinteractivity on Flash projects. Both ActionScript 2.0 and ActionScript3.0 are available in the new versions of Flash. As a result.

ActionScript 2.0 is continuing to be supported because it's sometimeseasier to use than the newer ActionScript 3.0.

(ActionScript 3.0) or Flash File (ActionScript 2.0). If you're not surewhich you are using, and it will provide the ActionScript Version.Although it's possible to convert a project from 2.0 to 3.0, it messes upcoding and is not recommended.


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planning is important when building effective information and instructionalexperiences.

Audience

How are they motivated?

Do these people have specific interests or special needs? What technology is available to these people?

Purpose

What are the goals and objectives for the project?

How will you know if you've reached those goals?

Architecture

What information will be incorporated?

What audio, video, and visual elements will be included? What level of interactivity is necessary to meet the goals of the project?


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DESIGN ISSUES

Accessibility

As you design materials, be certain that you have

consider use by those with special needs. The capabilities include a captioning component that

allows authors to apply synchronized captions tovideo in Flash, authors can create text-only versions oftheir movies, audio descriptions can be added to

streaming media using cue points, and the interfaceprovides an authoring environment that allowsmeans other than color to convey information.


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Packaging & Publishing

File Sharing

You'll probably want to export your project as a

.swf movie so that end users will only need theFlash Player to run it.

Preloader

Many developers like to incorporate a

"preloader" for projects that take a long time todownload. Preloaders are very easy toincorporate into your project.

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