Topic 3: Multimedia Design Flashcards
1
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4 types of navigational map/site map
A
- linear
- non-linear
- hierarchical
- composite
2
Q
linear site map
A
- navigate sequentially
- from one frame to another
( video presentation)
3
Q
non-linear site map
A
- navigate freely
- jump any page you like
(website)
4
Q
hierarchical sitemap
A
- tree structured
- from one menu, make choice that lead to another menu
5
Q
purpose of storyboard
A
- build sample pages on paper to describe roughly the layout
- storyboard page: to describe specific frame of time within a multimedia presentation
6
Q
how is a good interface
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- straight forward
- clear
- easy to understand
7
Q
5 components of interface
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- background and texture
- buttons, icons and picons
- rollover and sliders
- hotspots and menu
- feedback
8
Q
explain background and textures
A
- give theme
- must match the graphic and text
- consistent background
9
Q
explain buttons, icons and picons
A
- button
- graphical representation of real button on electronic devices which can perform certain function
- normally with text - icons
- pictorial symbol that trigger interactive reaction
- normally without text - picons
- basically icons but higher quality graphics
10
Q
what is rollover
A
interactive to mouse pointer
- actually separate invisible image
- only appear according to mouse event
11
Q
what is hotspot
A
- section of an image that trigger action when clicked
12
Q
what is feedback
A
- immediate response triggered by user reaction
13
Q
factors affect screen design
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- clear headings
- consistent use of colour
- length of text comfort to eye
14
Q
tip for designing interface
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- information is readable
- size of text and graphic are suitable
- as simple as possible
- avoid busy screen
- consistent in use of symbol and colour
