CAREERS IN MULTIMEDIA

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CAREERS IN MULTIMEDIA

• By
• Connie Manzo

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What is Multimedia
Multimedia is any combination of text, graphic
art, sound, animation, and video delivered to you
by computer or other electronic means.
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Multimedia is a presentation of
Dazzling pictures and animations
Engaging sounds
Compelling video clips
Raw textual information
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Multimedia excites your
Eyes
Ears
Fingertips
Head
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Careers in Multimedia
AnimatorGame DesignerInteractive WriterSound
ProducerWeb Content ProducerWebmasterCD-ROM
Developer
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More Careers in Multimedia
Art DirectorGraphic DesignerInterface
DesignerVideo ProducerWeb DeveloperPresentation
Artist
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What do Multimedia professionals do ?
multimedia professionals use a variety of skills
to produce multimedia in
design
animation
programming applications
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Multimedia professionals
use creative ability, computer skills, and
artistic talent in the production of innovative
presentations. Tools such as graphics, video, and
audio technologies are relied upon to create
attention grabbing visual effects.
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What qualifications do Multimedia Professionals
need ?
Education includes an strong combination of art
courses and computer training. Job requirements
range from an associates degree in video
production, multimedia production, or
animationto a bachelor's degree in a visual arts
related discipline. Since computers are used in
the visual arts, knowledge of computer graphics
is an important component of multimedia work.
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Other traits needed are

• Creativity
• pioneering personality
• Flexibility
• Mathematical and analytical skill
• Strong verbal and written communications skills
• The ability to work well with others
• A flair for innovative design
• Artistic talent

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What types of tasks are involved in Multimedia

The tasks involved in multimedia jobs vary
according to the position held. For example, a
web design engineer might work with HTML,
graphics creation, and multimedia development. A
multimedia events planner would do strategic
planning, create marketing materials, and execute
multimedia events.
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General tasks include the following positions

• Analyzing customers needs
• Identifying project requirements and limitations
• Creating prototypes and storyboards for client
  presentation
• Producing or utilizing graphics, audio, and video
  
• Time management
• Use computer software such as Macromedia Flash,
  Microsoft Producer, Dreamweaver, Adobe Acrobat,
  and Photoshop to accomplish project goals
• Identify and research target audiences

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Areas of specialization in Multimedia
Multimedia as a field has many areas of
specialization. These areas include

• Visual design
• 2D and 3D animation
• Motion graphics
• Interactive design
• Publishing
• Special effects
• Game design
• 3D Modeling
• Interface design

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Multimedia careers are great choices for creative
people. If you do have artistic talent, and you
are looking for a new sort of job that challenges
you to combine different types of media,
multimedia might be a great choice for you.
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Resources and website information
http//www.educationcenteronline.org/articles/Film
-TV-Multimedia/Best-Multimedia-Careers.html
http//www.unixl.com/dir/information_technology/mu
ltimedia/
http//multimedia.marin.edu/resources/CAREER.htm
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This concludes the presentation on careers in
Multimedia .
If you have any questions please feel free to ask
me.
Thank you for your time, have a great day!