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Visual Design

Here we summarise factors that should be considers in the visual design of a multimedia presentation:

1.
Themes and Styles

- A multimedia presentation should have a consistent theme/style, it should not be disjointed and cluttered with multiple themes.

- The choice of theme/style depends on the styles and emotions of your audience.

Some Possible Themes:

Color Schemes and Art Styles

2.
Pace and Running length

A few guidelines:

3.
Basic Layout

(a) Title (b) Action area (c) Narration (d) Dialog (e) Interactive controls


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Dave Marshall
10/4/2001