Discuss atleast 2 multimedia authoring tools and examples of their usage? On what criteria you would emphasize while selecting a multimedia authoring tool?

1A) Card and page based tools, and example of usage is: the pages of a book or file cards in card file.

1B) Time based tools, example of usage is: creation of animations.

2) The criteria I would emphasize on while selecting a multimedia authoring tool is BUDGET.

Explanation:

A multimedia authoring tools are tools known as "Author ware". It is a program that helps the author (user/programmer) write hyper test or multimedia application.

Multimedia authoring tools include:

*Card and page based tools: tis tools provide a simple and easily metaphor for organizing multimedia elements. It provides facilities for linking objects to papers or cards. It is easy to understand and use. Example of usage is: pages of a book or file cards in card file.

* Time based tools: are best suited for a message with a beginning and an end so that a message can be passed within a stipulated time period. Examples of usage is: creating animations. The software required is Adobe's Directors.

The criteria I would emphasize on among other criterion while selecting a multimedia authoring tools is BUDGET because, it is important to determine how much will be spent on the course before choosing a tool. If you have limited funds, then you can choose a rapid authoring tool that you can afford and if the budget allows more spending, you can pick a tool that offers wide range of features.