Multimedia

Need a 
computer headset?

• that requires something to download in order to be viewed properly (or at all) by the user or 
• that interacts with the users action or input

Multimedia development can refer to

• Audio & Video
• Scripts
• Applications, or programs
• Flash presentations
• Animation

Multimedia contrasts with static, HTML development. Static development involves HTML coding and imagery; multimedia involves anything additional.

Things to consider:

• How can multimedia enrich your users experience?
• Some multimedia components -- or the way they are used -- distract or intimidate your users, making them less inclined to use your site.
• Not every site requires multimedia development. Just because you can do multimedia on the web, doesn't mean you need to. Multimedia, like any other part of your web site, must be driven by your e-business strategy.