Multimedia Developer

Summary

Multimedia developers generate and manipulate graphic images, animations, sound, text and video into consolidated and seamless multimedia programs.

Multimedia applications include computer-based interactive training, data presentation and information kiosks, CD-ROMs, entertainment and educational products, and multimedia presentations.

Duties & Tasks

Multimedia developers may perform the following tasks:

  • talk with clients to understand what is required
  • investigate, analyse and recommend appropriate equipment and software to achieve client objectives
  • prepare flow diagrams and storyboards to outline product concepts
  • prepare code to produce the multimedia product
  • prepare digital graphics, animations, sound, video, photographs and images for editing
  • prepare design concepts
  • talk with related graphics, production and engineering experts
  • manage the development and implementation of multimedia products.

Specialisations

Author-based Programmer

An author-based programmer applies appropriate multimedia authoring technologies to conceptualise, design, assemble and integrate a variety of images, text, animation and/or sound before selecting and applying the desired program structure to produce a multimedia end product. This may involve writing scripts, using namespaces and packages, and writing extensions. This process is sometimes described as 'authoring a multimedia sequence'.

Computer-based Graphic Designer

A computer-based graphic designer uses computing technology and specialist software packages to manage the production, interface and integration of various graphics and other media into the multimedia package design. This includes the design of art and copy layouts for CD-ROM and multimedia products. It is possible to further specialise and focus on specific industry sectors such as advertising, corporate design, internet applications or exhibition design.

Digital Video-sound Editor

A digital video-sound editor is involved in the computer-based editing of video-sound for multimedia products. Working under the instruction of directors, editors make decisions with regard to the mood, pace and climax of sound effects. This involves working closely with other professional staff to analyse, evaluate and select sound effects for integration with images and other mediums.

Instructional Designer

An instructional designer designs and develops educational products, learning support resources and delivery/assessment tools. Instructional designers increasingly use the flexibility offered by multimedia applications to target specific learning objectives and audiences.

Personal Requirements

  • aptitude for computing and design
  • creative, with artistic flair
  • ability to both lead and follow instructions
  • strong client focus
  • commitment to understanding and using new technology
  • ability to meet deadlines
  • understanding of colour and form
  • patient and attentive to detail.

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