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Demonstration Using TVnima for Creating Multimedia Presentations
October 23, 2009
Presenters:Towanda JonesSharon HustonInstructional Support Specialists
Presenters• Towanda Jones – Specializes in
instructional development, Web 2.0 and multimedia technologies, Web development and podcasting.
• Sharon Huston – Taught face-to-face and online Web design/multimedia classes such as video podcasting, Flash, and Second Life for a community college in the southwest.
Agenda
• What is TVnima?• Getting Started• Demo• Benefits and Limitations • Student Feedback• Resources and Q&A
What is TVnima
• A Web-base 3D application• Provides elements for
creating 3D Avatars using personal headshots and voice
• Import photos, images, videos, and audio
• Customize camera angles, presenter’s gestures, and background
Examples of TVnima Presentations
• Principles and Strategies of Successful Learning http://polaris.umuc.edu/de/csi/tvnima/edcp100/edcp100habitsSnagIt.swf
• Cool Hunting http://polaris.umuc.edu/de/csi/tvnima/coolhunting.swf
• Hilltop Kite Festival http://polaris.umuc.edu/de/csi/tvnima/kitefestival.swf
Getting Started
• FREE service by Dassault Systemes
• A leader in 3D and Product Lifecycle
• Beta stage
• System Requirements– Request a registration key– Supports all browsers– 3D-Life Player (plug-in)– Video capture software
Process Overview
1. Create a PowerPoint and Export Slides
2. Create Narration
3. Start New TVnima Project
4. Upload Content
5. Customize Avatar and Stage Setting
6. Add Content, Gestures and Camera Angles
7. Capture TVnima Presentation
Dashboard
• My TVnima– My Shows– My Avatars– My Speeches– My Logos– My Profile
TVnima Features
• The tool is organized into three screens– Project Screen– Customization Screen– Director Screen
Personal Photos
Customization Screen
• Avatar Styles– Head– Top– Bottom– Shoes
Customization ScreenCustomize avatar, style, stage setting, & background
Director ScreenAdd media, camera and gestures on the timeline
Director Screen
• The interface is divided into 5 sections– Top-Menu– Library– Time-Line– Animation Control– Real-Time 3D Preview
Benefits• Offers faculty and students creative method for
delivering content • Engages a variety of learning and teaching
styles • Provides new ideas for using technology in an
online environment• Offers new ways to make PPTs more interesting
and dynamic• Virtual presentations add “human” elements and
a personal touch
Limitations
• No export function (in development)• No internal recording feature• Limited scenes, presenter styles, body types,
and gestures• Can only access content from hard drive • Steep learning curve due to video capturing
software
Student Feedback
Student Feedback
Student Feedback
Student Feedback
Student Feedback
“ . . . enjoyed the video format much more than the written version. The video
version made me feel like I was actually in a class room, over the feeling of "teaching
myself" from the written version.”
Student Feedback
“It did nothing more to help me understand the presentation than to
read the slides for me.”
Student Feedback
“I’m a visual/tactile learner, so this form of learning is better for me, versus the standard reading and replying via
conference.”
Student Feedback
“The material presented was not exciting but informative and found it
easier to take in.”
Student Feedback
“ . . . . I still need to have a copy of the presentation or at least take good
notes”
Resources• Tvnima.com
– http://www.tvnima.com/tutorial– http://share.tvnima.com/tutorial.html – http://share.tvnima.com/documentation.html
• Video Capturing Software– SnagIt – Camtasia– Camstudio (FREE)– Jing (FREE)– Fraps
Resources
• Articles– Presentation: Virtual Presentations Using TVnima– Why Use Multimedia in Your Online Classroom
Questions and Answers