Tutorial #28

Multimedia Authoring Tools

Michael D. Rabin, Michael J. Burns, AT&T Bell Laboratories

Monday, April 15, half-day morning

Benefits

You will obtain an overview of multimedia authoring and how to produce a multimedia application. You will learn why you need an authoring tool for creating multimedia applications and how to pick one that meets your project needs.

Origins

This tutorial is new for CHI 96.

Features

how to assemble a development team for creating a multimedia application
selection of appropriate multimedia production and delivery platforms
tools for creating multimedia content
the most important features to look for when selecting a multimedia authoring tool
review the most popular multimedia authoring tools that are on the market
demonstrations highlight concepts and procedures of multimedia authoring tools

Audience

HCI professionals, designers, and developers interested in practical strategies and resources for authoring multimedia applications.

Presentation

Lecture, multimedia demonstrations, and group discussion

Instructors

Michael J. Burns and Michael D. Rabin are members of the Multimedia Applications Group in AT&T Bell Laboratories. Mike Burns has worked on developing hypermedia tools and multimedia-based training and performance support systems. Michael Rabin has worked on design and prototype development for consumer video telephony and interactive television. He is currently developing user interface strategies for Internet browser software and service development.