Legal & Ethical Issues in Multimedia Uses

Introduction

Multimedia software development is becoming topic of high interest in present day generation. The gen-next is looking for multiple opportunities offered in field of multimedia. Initially multimedia software development services were used by movie makers. But today, if we glance at the use of multimedia software development, we do not find any industry not making use of it. In some way or the other, the use of multimedia is seen in industries irrespective of its size and nature. Multimedia is the use of electronic media to store and experience multimedia content. But what is multimedia content? It is a mix of text, images, animations, audio, and video.

Another term synonymous with multimedia is 'rich media'. Developing a multimedia content is a challenge, but with modern means of technology and the expertise of resources creatively valuable resources can be created. There are many available software development tools in market, some as freeware others need to be purchased. The multimedia authoring tools that are available in market helps in developing content that is creative, zesty and eye-catching (Griffiths, Marie and Donald, pp. 43-46).

Multimedia software development services provide custom made multimedia solutions to its clients. These are engaged in developing customized multimedia applications, tuned to the needs of a particular organization. Let us have a look at various industries that make use of multimedia development services. The entertainment industry heavily recognizes on multimedia development for special effects. The video games and games available on web make use of multimedia features to produce the desired effect on people and users.

Another very popular industry making use of multimedia software development services is the education industry. Novel way of teaching commonly known as e learning heavily uses multimedia for presenting content in a different way. The various forms of e learning such as computer based tutorials (CBT), web based tutorials (WBT), or instructor led tutorials (ILT) lets the user wade through the subject content making use of text, images, animations and video's with audio inputs. The engineering branch of education sector makes use of CAD / CAM to design specifics. The availability of computed stimulated lessons enables a user to have practice of real life situations.

In medical industry, the availability of multimedia rich content on virtual surgery or action of particular drug on a cell helps medical practitioners in bracing themselves to prevent from any mal-practices. Multimedia software development services also finds ...