MULTIMEDIA PRESENTATIONS

Chapter Extra

Every worthwhile accomplishment, big or little, has its stages of drudgery and triumph; a beginning, a struggle and a victory.

Gandhi

I. Multimedia Forms A. No Standard Script B. A Variety of Presentations 1. Two slide projectors and a screen 2. Multiple slide projectors

3. Slide projectors and video 4. Projections and actors

II. Multimedia Presentations A. Multi-Image B. Multi-Screen C. Dynamic vs. Panoramic

D. Screen Dimensions a. Standard movie screen: 1.85:1.00 b. Other dimensions i. 4:3 (1.33:1.00) ii. 16:9 (1.77:1.00) iii. 2.25:1.00 (20.25:9)

III. Multimedia’s Goals A. Move the audience’s eyes B. Hold the audience’s attention C. Give out as much information as possible

IV. When Is A Multimedia Presentation Effective?

V. Who Uses Multimedia? A. Educational facilities B. Public Relations Firms

VI. Multimedia Eye Movement A. Circular Movement B. Lateral Movement

VII. Transitions