| Topic 1 |
 Meaning & definition |
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History |
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Characteristics of Multimedia |
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Principles of Multimedia Design |
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Categories of multimedia |
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Applications of multimedia |
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References |
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| Topic 2 |
Computer |
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System hardware – meaning and features |
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Recommended system configuration for multimedia production is as follows |
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References |
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| Topic 3 |
Storage devices - meaning and function |
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Input devices- meaning and function |
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Ocr scanner |
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References |
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| Topic 4 |
Output devices |
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Audio devices |
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Projectors |
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Monitors |
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Printers |
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Communication Devices |
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Additional Hardware |
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References |
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| Topic 5 |
Meaning - Interface, user interface and GUI |
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Principles of interface design |
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References |
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| Topic 6 |
Factors to be considered while choosing software for multimedia production |
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Basic softwares for building of multimedia blocks |
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Text editing tools |
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Painting and drawing tools |
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Image editing tools |
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3-D Modeling tools |
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Animation tools |
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References |
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| Topic 7 |
Sound editing tools |
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Video editing tools |
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Integrated Design Software or Authoring tools |
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Open source software for capturing and editing video and audio |
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References |
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| Topic 8 |
Navigation – Meaning and features |
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Navigational map |
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Navigation Structures |
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References |
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| Topic 9 |
Introduction |
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Interactivity – definition |
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Levels of interaction |
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Users Classification |
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Principles in planning interactivity |
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References |
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| Topic 10 |
Integrated multimedia meaning |
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Authoring tools – meaning and features |
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Features of Authoring Tools |
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Interactivity |
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Playback |
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Delivery |
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Editing tools |
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Organizing |
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Programming |
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Types of authoring tools |
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Card-based or page-based tools |
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Icon-based, event-driven tools |
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Time-based tools |
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Object based tools |
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References |
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| Topic 11 |
Building blocks - meaning |
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Various building blocks |
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Text |
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Fonts and Faces |
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Text Animation |
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Hypertext |
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Animation– meaning and features |
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Principles of Animation |
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Techniques of animation |
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Animation Parameter |
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References |
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| Topic 12 |
Graphics |
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Bitmap – meaning and features |
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Bitmaps can be inserted by |
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Vector-drawn images - meaning and features |
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Difference between bitmap and vector |
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References |
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| Topic 13 |
Audio – meaning and features |
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Characteristic of sound waves |
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Process of digitizing |
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Recording audio files |
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Preparing digital audio files |
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Editing digital recordings |
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Audio file formats |
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References |
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| Topic 14 |
Video – meaning and features |
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Shooting and editing video |
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How video works |
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Digital video |
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Analog video |
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Video broadcast standards |
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Recording Formats |
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Video file formats |
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References |
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| Topic 15 |
Planning process |
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The process of production management |
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Managing production and post production |
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References |
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| Topic 16 |
Meaning |
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History |
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Working principle |
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Projection surface |
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Factors in using LCD projectors |
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LCD vs DLP projectors |
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References |
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