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AxMediaTech AXMEDIS Editor v2.0 - Audio & Multimedia::Multimedia Creation Tools Software

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 04:20:26 -0600

AxMediaTech-AXMEDIS Editor is used for the manual production of AXMEDIS Objects, and allows creating and manipulating object features and their different aspects: Structure and packaging, to add, remove, move digital resources and metadata inside the AXMEDIS Object (hierarchy editor and viewer of the object), manipulation in terms of AXMEDIS elements and/or in terms of MPEG-21 standard; Resource manipulation, to use content processing plug-ins for generic and customizable resource manipulation (the same algorithms and tools used in the AXMEDIS Content Processing), so that it allow the test o AXMEDIS Content Processing algorithms; Metadata editing, allowing to edit/map the metadata (any XML format) related to digital resources and objects (metadata editor and viewer); Visual and behavioral editing, allowing to define content usage paradigm (presentation level) organization of resources to present/layouting the digital content contained inside the AXMEDIS Object (visual and behavioral editor and viewer), saving in SMIL, as templates, HTML, etc.; Protection editing, allowing to specify/test protection algorithms to be used for the AXMEDIS Object protection, and thus to define the Protection Information (Protection Editor and Viewer); DRM editing, allowing to produce and verify licenses for end users and/or distributors of the AXMEDIS Object as well as the Potentially Available Rights, PAR, that could be acquired on objects shared in the P2P Network (DRM editor and viewer); Workflow, allowing editing and viewing the status and the work to be done on the AXMEDIS Objects involved in the workflow process (workflow editor and viewer);

The AXMEDIS Editor can be used for the manual production, authoring, editing and/or inspection of AXMEDIS MPEG-21 cross media content/objects. It can be used for
- creation of simple and/or complex (nested) AXMEDIS objects, MPEG-21 content, collections, etc.;
- creation of objects with links/URI to other objects and/or resources;
- authoring of multiple Metadata and IDs;
- integration/inclusion of digital resources and presentation information and content into the AXMEDIS object package;
- application of content processing and/or protection algorithms (via AXMEDIS plug in);
- registration and certification of content for DRM;
- protection of content for DRM;
- search, query, load and save on databases, etc. The integration with the AXMEDIS database is performed via Web Services and the AXDB module;
- integration with OpenFlow workflow to receive commands from the workflow management system, and integrate the tools in any production process.

The AXMEDIS Editor presents:
- Hierarchy editor to navigate the object structure, to add resources with drag and drop: images, video, documents, audio, SMIL, HTML, MPEG-4, etc., to edit their details and parameters, etc.;
- Metadata editor and Mapper, to manipulate metadata and create XSLT mappings for them;
- Visual editor for defining SMIL presentation details and links. Any other SMIL or HTML Editor can be used and files can be dropped into the package. HTML files can be included with their own CSS, and JavaScript, etc.;
- Behavioral editor to create Axmethods in JavaScript defining the content business intelligence and semantics, associated to actions and other events;
- DRM editor (MPEG-21 REL) to create licenses;
- Protection editor to protect the content;
- Workflow editor to set up workflow parameters, etc.
The production of AXMEDIS content can be automated by using AXCP tools as described in the Technical Note: http://www.axmedis.org/documenti/view_documenti.php?doc_id=3624

Basic skills required to be an animator

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 00:26:53 -0500

Today Animation is witnessing a significant growth and various channels of Entertainment coming in to the market; this field has become enormously large. Animation courses are in great demand among the people interested in building their career as an animator. There are chains of animation institutes in Delhi (government and private). Career in Animation promises multiple job opportunities in various media channels such as TV, movies, advertising agencies, Website etc. However, to be a successful animator is not a child’s play. One requires following skills and talents to make a landmark in animation field.

To be an animator you need to be good at your creativity skills and must possess an artistic approach. To be well versed in drawing is very advantageous when it comes to make animated figures. Your technical skills play a chief role while doing animation course. Animation is the fusion of creativity and technical knowledge and to be a high paid animator you are required to be technically creative and sound.

For any animator it is an important part of his job to be fully innovative and full of unique ideas and arts. This field demands constant changes and with the increase of animation movies in the market and to beat the competition, it becomes crucial to be prepared with fresh and different ideas.

To be an animator your hard tangible skills and soft tangible skills are required equally. Abode Illustrator, Flash, 3D Studio Max, Swish, Rhino, Maya, CAD Abode after Effects are just a few name in hard tangible skills. These skills are technical and are important in your animation profession. Soft tangible skills are your communication and presentation skills which are as important as hard tangible skills. To keep you in the organization and to leave a mark on your employers both the skills contribute equally. To have a good soft skill is bliss for the success of your career.

For an animator it is an important to check that the images are being captured properly and with an artistic style. Therefore, for an animator skill in photography is an important aspect to learn. In addition with this, cinematography is also required to know the basic shots and use lighting rightly.

Besides the above skills, the most important thing is to put lot of effort and tremendous hard work while working as an animator. To taste success in your career you must dedicatedly devote yourself to work and keep patience.

To get a big break an animator may create his portfolio where the sample of his artwork is available. There are different types of field available in animation such as movies, TV commercial, websites, and video games. You should focus on the specific area you would like to go for, keeping your interest in mind. Cartoon film is the most primitive field of animation and it is still very popular among audience especially kids. The other fields where one could find abundant scope and lucrative job opportunities are Video Games and Websites. These two are the fastest growing field of animation and require limitless animators. The basic requirement of animation course is similar but the fields differ entirely from each other.

However, all your skills and effort might go waste if you do not find a proper animation institute. Animation schools play a vital role in enhancing your inner talent of animation. Choose a reputed institute which would provide you well-rounded education and quality training. The animation institute must have competent and qualified staff with well equipped graphic labs.

A Purposive Discussion on Animation Courses

Fri, 11 Jun 2010 06:43:54 -0500

The simplest definition of animation can be about giving soul to a character. The work of animators is to add life to static objects by using sequences of drawn images with technology. Graphically designed videos, digital arts and computer graphics form the core of animation. Best known for supporting entertainment industry, animation industry can be said as the one of the best careers that symbolizes the art in combination with computer technology.

Needless to say, India is on a par with the West in terms of technicality which is the base of this industry. Indians dominate others by bagging the title of successful animator for their imagination, creativity and storytelling abilities.

Every other sector like film, television, interior designing, automobile designing, gaming, in today's world are incorporating Animation in creative styles for their development.

Details on Animation Courses
We know that Animation in this world of globalization is an industry poised to grow in the near future, which results in Animation professionals seeking and gaining various job roles at great Animation studios in India as well as abroad. To become an Animation expert, you need to pursue an animation course offered by institutes in th form of various long term and short term options.

Short term courses are beneficial for those who possess basic knowledge about animation skills and only want to enhance their knowledge a level up in the areas like 3D Modeling, Digital designing, Texturing, Rigging, and Lighting and Compositing.

However, Long term courses are said to offer better opportunities. Some of them are;

* 3 Years 'B.Sc in Multimedia & Animation', focuses on experiential learning. It is designed specifically to offer every student a competitive edge in the cut-throat competitive industry. The course carries intensive curriculum like;

• Fundamentals of Art, Design & Visualization
• Creating Illustrations
• Basic 2D Animation
• Computer Graphics
• Advanced Scripting
• Illustration Portfolio (project)
• Web Weaver
• Games Development
• Basics of 3D Animation
• Advanced 3D Animation
• Digital Filmmaking
• Audio & Video Editing
• Specialization in Modeling & Texturing, Rigging & Animation, Compositing & VFX or Lighting & Rendering,.
• Digital Portfolio Development (Demo Reel)

'BA Degree in 3D Animation & Visual Effects', which gives training to students on creating DV films with aesthetic feel. The integral part of this course curriculum is Film Editing. While covering in-depth training in 3D Animation, Visual Effects and Match Moving, the course is known to offer students a better understanding on the Animation Production Pipeline.

* 'Diploma courses in Animation and Multimedia' offers systematic training to students to transform them into Animation experts. It covers a wide spectrum of subjects including Advanced Art, Pre-production, 2D Animation, Production techniques as per the industry standard, and final projects.

* 2 years 'MSc. In Animation' consists of 5 semesters. Students will be taught about 2D and 3D Animation of advanced level, Script Writing, Story Board Designing ,Digital Art Photography, Desk Top Publishing, Advanced Modeling & Animation, Sound Editing, Digital Editing, Cartoon and Digital Animation, and Special Effects.

It is important to know that for specialization in programming and game designing, professionals from IT, engineering and science fields are preferred. Individuals from fine arts are preferred over others when it comes to graphic and concept artists.

Animation is all about creativity. Also, computer skill is necessary to work on Animation and multimedia software such as 3D Studio Max and Tictactoon, Maya, Flash, Ulead, Giff Animator, and Adobe after Effects. An Animation professional is required to be imaginative along with ability to sketch and draw images and give their imagination a platform to turn them into real. If you are next in the queue of becoming great Animator, be ready to spend your time in long hours of working on Story board, Character modeling, and Framing background layouts.

Advantages of pursuing an AutoCAD course

Wed, 05 May 2010 08:37:07 -0500

The advancement in technology has provided us an occasion to lead a better life, a life full of comfort and ease. This technological advancement has also increased the probability of getting us paid higher. One such medium to get ourselves paid high is through the drive to design- AutoCAD course. Pursuing an AutoCAD course lets you become a CAD technician. Every company in every sector demands for a CAD technician and is ready to pay him/her an attractive amount. If you are planning to be a designer, you need to get yourself trained in AutoCAD. This way you can give your resume a gear and can turn it into an attractive source of income. There are many advantages associated with AutoCAD course where the most common, most observed and most obvious one is – with the employment of CAD technology, the way of doing business on the daily basis is changing.

Pursuing an AutoCAD course enhances the designing skills of a designer and adds more credibility into his/her output. It lets designers work more productively and helps them synthesize, document the design and help them analyze how the actual product will work and also the modification, if requires.

There are several colleges and universities available which offer accredited courses in AutoCAD software. Few colleges even offer specialized AutoCAD software course under bachelors of science. An advanced course tells you the way to create and modify dimensions of the figure, to manage page setups / layouts and export/import AutoCAD drawings in hard copy as well as software format. An intermediate course teaches you about the display of various colors, layers and line management in an Auto CAD software. While a basic course only offers training in the creation of geometric figures like arcs, circles or drawing lines, and use of drafting equipments.

It is a boon for designers who can design best with the use of number of tools offered with the CAD software. The system offers great accuracy because of which the scope of errors diminish, resulting in faster manufacturing, eliminating faulty design. It deals with many different industries, including Civil Engineering, Mechanical, Medical, Architectural, Structural, Mining, Industrial, Computers, Electronics,Photography, etc.

If you want to make a bright career as a designer and want to enhance your designing skills, pursuing a AutoCAD software course can be the right way for you to get started. So get yourself enrolled in an AutoCAD program and get the benefit of bringing your imagination into real life.

TV AND FILMS PRODUCTION

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 07:14:49 -0500

Arts and Literature are the main essence of Indian Culture. From last many centuries, the modes of communication between the people were very closely related with Tradition, Arts, Paintings and Literature. Films, Plays, Drama, Puppet Show, Dances, Regional Songs and Music etc… all were the significant modes of communication in the ancient times. But everything changes with time. The modes of communication may be changed or increased but the taste and grounds for reception of message are still the same of that ancient time. The people in our country are very sensitive and adaptive by nature. Films really prove to be a very good mode of communication with the Indian audiences.

The Production now days have a wide variety. Documentaries Films, Ad- Films, Short Films, Feature Films, Tele Films, Serials, Soaps Operas etc which not only educated the audiences but also entertains them. There are many educational films shown in the schools and colleges to the student to make them understand the changing scenario of life. Films on topics like Dowry, Child Abuse, Child Labor, Unemployment, HIV etc are very educational and meant for every kind of age group audiences.

But we must not forget the hard work behind the camera. While making a film it’s not only the cast that takes pains but the crew also have to be very effective in technical things to make a film outstanding. A Film Making includes a lot of jobs like Direction, Cinematography, Editing, Graphics designer, etc... And now days there are a lot of institutes in the country who are giving the professional training for these things. The FTII, Pune is on number one in the Film Making studies followed by some institutes in Noida and Delhi.

Now it’s not only the Main stream or Parallel Cinema that entertains people. The animated movies also have a wide scope and demand in India. Movies like Hanuman, Ghatothkach. Dashaavtra etc were really liked by the audiences. These movies are totally based upon the mind and skills of director. The graphic designers and animators etc have to work really very hard in order to make a good and entertaining movie.

The opportunity will never fade away in this area as Mumbai is the hub for all this. There are many production houses in Mumbai which makes many Movies and TV Shows. They have a huge panel of crew who work for them on their show format. Many TV channels are also coming in the Indian Media Industry so the youngsters and fresher have a great scope in this.

Rest, it brings out the verdict that it has the TV and Films production have a great future in India.

Which is the best computer program in multimedia and animation?

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 05:31:00 -0500

Thanks for asking this question. I am receiving many questions from all over India. I feel very proud in guiding all the guys are interested in making career in this highly booming industry. If someone is going to join this industry then definitely your career is getting connected to you to the global opportunities. As far your question concern, it is very difficult to say without knowing anyone's skills, qualifications and interest. Yet I would write down something according to my experience.
I am going to clear out that what are the options, what are all available programs, and what kinds of opportunities are in the industry? Programs are DTP (Desk Top Publishing), Graphic Design or Print Media, Web designing, Web Development, Advertising Design, Audio Video Post Production, Multimedia, Video Editing, and Audio Editing etc.
One can join any Magazine, Newspaper, and any publishing/ printing units after doing Graphic Design. So, decide if you are interested in working as a graphic designer, then I want to tell you more about curriculum and institutions.
It is better to join a diploma program, if you are a graduate. This program is being offered by ADMEC Multimedia institute with three modules; first is covering all computer fundamental and digital illustrations. Second is covering image editing and lay outing techniques and third all about pre-press and post-press.
If you are looking for a better career opportunity than graphic design, you can opt for web design program. ADMEC is only an institute that is providing 100% professional web master program. This institute provides all options to the candidates; you can go with web standard a four months program, web premium an eight months program, and web master a twelve months program. Next is Advertising Design, really it is one of the best programs that can change your life and high up your career graph also. This program is the combination of print media and web design. This program is the solution from visiting card to a corporate web site. After doing this program you would be able to design any kinds of print or web related promotional projects including flash presentations, e-cards, web-ads, collaterals, brochures, websites, and many more.
Other programs are audio-video post production, multimedia, and animation. Multimedia means, all media's as print media, electronic media includes web design, 2d animation, 3d animation, and audio-video editing. It is one of the very vast programs. I would like to suggest joining this program to those candidates; those are looking for the confident and highly paid job option.
Conclusion: Your name doesn't worth; your knowledge is the identity of your name. As I told you earlier about many programs, there are some short term duration (6-8months) programs and some long term (12months) career oriented programs. Long term career programs give you much better career opportunities than the short-term programs. So, go for a better career with ADMEC multimedia institute. After completion of your program, institute is providing placement assistance also.

How to design and create Sitemaps?

Sat, 25 Jul 2009 01:58:36 -0500

A sitemap is a representation of the architecture of a web site. It can be either a document in any form used as a planning tool for web design, or a web page that lists the pages on a web site, typically organized in hierarchical fashion. This helps visitors and search engine bots find pages on the site.

In general, there are two types of sitemaps:

1. The first type of sitemap is a HTML page listing the pages of your site - often by section - and is meant to help users find the information they need.

2. The second sitemap is XML Sitemap - usually called Sitemaps, with a capital S - are a way for you to give Google information about your site. This is the type of Sitemap we'll be discussing in this article.

There are following types of the sitemaps also according to contents:

a. Video Sitemaps
b. Mobile Sitemaps
c. News Sitemaps
d. Code Search Sitemaps
e. Geo Sitemaps

Creating a Sitemap
In general, there are two types of sitemaps. The first type of sitemap is a HTML page listing the pages of your site - often by section - and is meant to help users find the information they need. While this type of sitemap can help both visitors and search engines navigate your site, it's different from an XML Sitemap that can be submitted to Google using Webmaster Tools.

XML Sitemaps - usually called Sitemaps, with a capital S - are a way for you to give Google information about your site. This is the type of Sitemap we'll be discussing in this article.

You can create a Sitemap in a number of different ways:

Manually create a Sitemap based on the Sitemap protocol

Use the Sitemap Generator
If you have access to your web server and it has Python installed, you can use our script to create a Sitemap that uses the Sitemap protocol. The Google Sitemap Generator is a Python script that creates a Sitemap for your site using the Sitemap Protocol. This script can create Sitemaps from URL lists, web server directories, or from access logs.

Use a third-party tool. A number of third parties offer tools you can use to create a valid Sitemap.

To create a Sitemap based on the Sitemap protocol:

Create a text file and save it with a .xml extension.
Add the following to the top of the file:

Add the following to the bottom of the file:
Create an entry for each URL. The tag is required; the others are optional.

    http://www.example.com/
    2005-01-01
    monthly
    0.8
Upload your Sitemap to your site. Then submit it to Google using Webmaster Tools.

Submitting a Sitemap
The first time you submit a Sitemap to Google, you must submit it by adding it to your Google Webmaster Tools account. This enables Google to provide you with useful status and statistical information.

From your account, you can see if there are problems with your Sitemap or with any of the URLs listed in it. If you are adding a Mobile Sitemap, you must specify the markup language for the URLs contained in the Sitemap.

You can also tell Google and other search engines about your Sitemap by including the location of the Sitemap in your robots.txt file. We still recommend that you submit your Sitemap through your Webmaster Tools account so you can make sure that the Sitemap was processed without any issues, and to get additional statistics about your site.

Recover Memory Card Pictures

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 03:40:23 -0500

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