The Best Development Cycle of a Multimedia Project - (Group's Choice)

Multimedia Project Development Cycle

A multimedia product is made up of many ingredients from existing print products or from a multitude of software. Each product has its own set of requirements.


There are many steps to ensure the quality of a multimedia project.

Step 1—Define the project:

• Identify the boundaries, project goals, objectives, scope, risks, issues, budget, timescale and approach
• Discuss with the end user
• Resolve all the conflicts and opposition before starting the project
• Creating Prototype Interfaces
• Demographics of Target Audience 

         Who is your product speaking to:
         • Age
         • Gender
         • Educational background
         • Socioeconomic level
         • Ethnic background
         • Language
         • Profession
         • Expectations

Step 2—Locate resources:

• Identify all the related information sources. For example, CDs, Web sites, encyclopedias, magazines, journals, video tapes, audio tapes, and books.
• The authoring tool is used to pull together and blend all the media elements into a cohesive whole. As the elements come together, the storyboards come to life.

Step 3—Organize resources:

• Decide the notes, data, computer files, and Web links that will be included in the project

Step 4—Design and develop the project:

• Produce a flowchart a storyboard by creating an outline or drawing a diagram

• Design the project by combining all the multimedia elements using digital media tools, for example, video, sound, graphics, text, and animation

Step 5—Present the project:

• Show and give explanation about the project to the end user
• Get the feedback and comments from end user
• Discuss with end user about the aspects that have to be improved

Step 6—Revise the project:

• Improve the project based on the feedback from end user

Step 7—Publish the project:

• Package the final work, for example, save it in CD, videotape or other resources that can be accessed by others
• Publish or deliver the final packaged project to the end user

Source : www.marissaberger.com/blog/2009/02/12/how-to-plan-for-a-multimedia-project/
Source : http://www.projectsmart.com/project-management/the-stages-of-a-project.html