December
1999 QUESTION 3 Total Marks: 15 Marks |
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What is the role of the production manager (producer)in a multimedia production? The role of the producer in a multimedia production is to define (1),coordinate (1),and facilitate (1)the “production"of the multimedia project.
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Is the producer ’s role artistic?Explain. No (1).It is to facilitate the work of the team by providing good working conditions (1). Two marks for points from:His or her role therefore is to co-ordinate (1),define the scope of the project (1),manage budget (1),support acquisition (1),etc.
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What is a Multimedia Interactive Kiosk? Multimedia kiosks are automated information (1),data entry (1),and transaction centres (1).
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Briefly describe one application of a multimedia interactive kiosk,and explain the advantages and disadvantages of using such technology instead of a more traditional solution. A satisfactory answer wouldbe: Use of a kiosk to provide railway/airline ticketing at a station/airport (1).Advantages: integrated payment;security (1).Speedy service (1).Reduces staff costs (1). Disadvantage:kiosk will not be able to answer everyone ’s questions (1). Award up to two marks for the kiosk description;up to two marks for advantages;up to two marks for disadvantages,subject to maximum of five. |
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