How can I best learn multimedia? Recommended programs or ways to learn? Best examples of multimedia that you have seen on the web? [more inside]
posted by Wolfster on Aug 27, 2009 - 5 answers

Should I use llvm as a backend for my multimedia programming language, is there a better alternative? [more inside]
posted by idiopath on Jul 30, 2009 - 10 answers

Why has it taken so long for internet multimedia to match TV and telephones in speed and latency? [more inside]
posted by lunchbox on Apr 25, 2009 - 18 answers

I have a story and I'm looking for an artist to collaborate for little to no money on a sci-fi comic book. I will pay for the actual production (it will be a limited run to accompany a record), so I have at least that to offer to the artist. Know of any websites/forums that help foster this labor-of-love type collaboration between media? [more inside]
posted by nosila on Feb 23, 2009 - 5 answers

What person, place or thing in Myrtle Beach, SC, lends itself to a multimedia piece? [more inside]
posted by riane on Feb 16, 2009 - 9 answers

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posted by cccorlew on Feb 2, 2009 - 3 answers

What are the best programs (paid/shareware/freeware/open source) that can convert almost ALL kinds of video files and vice-versa? [more inside]
posted by omaralarifi on Jan 21, 2009 - 10 answers

The company I work for is interested in doing more with video clips in multimedia/video sales pieces (for tradeshows and sales visits) as well as smaller Flash web pieces for our company site. To that end, one of our marketing managers is starting to talk to video production houses in our area about doing some shoots to give us stock video footage to use in our marketing campaigns. What are the questions you would ask when talking to such outfits you're thinking about hiring? What are the industry standards for video deliverables (file types and formats that can then be redeployed via Premier or Flash into a variety of media)? What red flags should we look for that indicate someone doesn't know what they're talking about and should not be contracted? Thanks!
posted by aught on Nov 10, 2008 - 6 answers

What is the easiest and best way for me to share my large iTunes multimedia library amongst 4 Macs? [more inside]
posted by arniec on Jul 22, 2008 - 12 answers

drupal vs joomla. some questions inside. [more inside]
posted by yonation on May 28, 2008 - 5 answers

Job Interview help for a DVD menu position, what are the essentials I need to know? [more inside]
posted by 0217174 on May 22, 2008 - 1 answer

I'm looking for a dynamic, multimedia online portfolio system. Does such a thing exist? Kind of like a flickr model, but for different media types and personal domains. (details inside) [more inside]
posted by pinto on Mar 24, 2008 - 4 answers

Is there any decent free or cheap online contest judging software out there? I'm looking for a tool to help people submit and judge media contests (specifically photo and multimedia contests) for a non-profit organization. The closest thing I've seen for this is this Omni Contest site: http://www.omnicontests3.com/ [more inside]
posted by jkl345 on Dec 4, 2007 - 2 answers

I have pictures and audio files that I'd like to be able to burn to a CD and see/hear when I put it into a DVD player. [more inside]
posted by sepsis on Oct 22, 2007 - 3 answers

Help an absolute beginner make short videos for use in a classroom setting. [Requirements Inside] [more inside]
posted by absalom on Jul 12, 2007 - 11 answers

Can someone with an Apple TV tell me something? When you listen to a music track on your Apple TV, does the play count of the song in the relevant iTunes library increase?
posted by ascullion on May 14, 2007 - 4 answers

I'm looking for scholarly research and writing on the topic of experience mediated through recording devices, with an emphasis on cell-phone still/video cameras, point-and-shoots, etc -- casual, frequent media gathering activities performed by nonprofessionals in support of blogging and other personal storytelling. [more inside]
posted by Alterscape on Mar 26, 2007 - 4 answers

I have recently been given old photographs of my family and would like to do a multimedia presentation of them adding music, fades, effects etc. What is the best software to use to make this project possible. I would like to share it over the net also maybe make dvd's out of it. I am presently using a pc but am not averse to doing it with a Mac.
posted by aisleofview on Mar 23, 2007 - 20 answers

I'm the co-producer of over 30 short films that are intended for cell phone and internet distribution. Rather than rent a theater for the premiere, I'd like to have a space, such as an art gallery, that will house five to seven video stations where guests can sample these short videos at their leisure. [more inside]
posted by Flying Saucer on Mar 7, 2007 - 3 answers

What resources can you recommend for professional digital video editing and processing? Books, magazines, websites, forums, courses and software suggestions are all appreciated. [more inside]
posted by McGuillicuddy on Jan 26, 2007 - 4 answers

Relearning math... [more inside]
posted by toastchee on Jan 21, 2007 - 8 answers

I'm in the market for a low-end (under $2k) HD flat panel tv, I'm thinking plasma, but could be persuaded otherwise. DirecTV, MediaPC and [more inside]
posted by TuxHeDoh on Jan 9, 2007 - 11 answers

Lobby slideshow, compose on Mac, run on Windows? One of my tasks where I work is to create slideshows that runs 24/7 on a large plasma screen in our lobby, which has a windows box attached to it. Previously, I did it in a Windows program called ProShow Gold. The slideshow could be saved as an executable, dumped in the startup menu, put on a loop, and I had the machine automated to shutdown at night and start back up in the morning. My issue now is that I'm getting a mac for my computer at work. The lobby slideshow will still be run on the windows box. I know how to do create slideshows in iPhoto on the Mac (and would prefer to do so), but however I create these things, they will still have to be run on this Windows Box. Can I generate something on the Mac that will work like the slideshows I generated in ProShow (that I can just put in the startup menu of the Windows box, and that will automatically start when the machine boots up everyday and run fullscreen all day on a loop)?
posted by purplegenie on Dec 6, 2006 - 8 answers

I'm building a website that will offer some video content. Where can I find best practices/recommendations/accessibility guidelines for video content? [more inside]
posted by cadge on Dec 3, 2006 - 8 answers

I've just received a fairly generous grant to create a clearinghouse for open source multi-media applications. What should I be thinking about now? [more inside]
posted by slipperywhenwet on Nov 27, 2006 - 5 answers

Should I leave my career and my passion for 10+ years—journalism? Since I was teen I’ve been passionate about journalism. I’ve studied and worked professionally in at it for more than 12 years, but I fear I’m burning out and lately have considered leaving for a career in design/creative services/Web design/multimedia/teaching/consulting. [more inside]
posted by jkl345 on Nov 19, 2006 - 7 answers

Where can I find a good vector graphic library for Flash ? [more inside]
posted by vincentm on Oct 24, 2006 - 2 answers

Portable DVD player, or video player, or custom-built Frankendevice, with VERY high-quality audio output?? Video quality doesn't matter (could even be b/w), but screen should be 8"+ and unit should be as lightweight as possible. For live concerts where I need to see video, just for my own reference, that's exactly in sync with my pre-recorded audio (so I would make DVDs or video files with my audio + the visuals I need). Laptop = expensive/heavy/overkill.
posted by allterrainbrain on Sep 27, 2006 - 5 answers

Recommended alternatives to iDVD? [more inside]
posted by cgs on Sep 6, 2006 - 11 answers

AJAX porn? [more inside]
posted by magullo on Aug 24, 2006 - 10 answers

Audio and video has recently started stuttering on my computer. It might have something to do with the installation of new hard drive on Monday. It seems to be worse in some applications than others. Any ideas? [more inside]
posted by grrarrgh00 on Jul 12, 2006 - 9 answers

Fellow artists: I want to paint and collage over photos printed onto canvas. Looking for advice about pitfalls, materials that work, etc... [more inside]
posted by wetpaint on Apr 12, 2006 - 11 answers

Questions about making the most of going back to school... [more inside]
posted by drezdn on Nov 30, 2005 - 11 answers

Unique female voices in electronic media? Who are the peers of Shelley Jackson and Laurie Anderson? [more inside]
posted by chocolatepeanutbuttercup on Nov 24, 2005 - 19 answers

I am trying to find some good interactive Maths tutorial software which goes from basic algebra through to Differential Equations and maybe beyond. Can anyone recommend anything with the emphasis on the interactive side - something which can keep me interested so nothing too dry - a nice colorful multimedia approach would be ideal.
posted by empedia on Jun 12, 2005 - 2 answers

My dad wants software to create stand-alone multimedia quizzes. [more inside]
posted by bwerdmuller on Apr 9, 2005 - 3 answers

I am helping to write a proposal for a multimedia history website; the donor is a capricious individual with potentially deep pockets. What is the minimum amount of funding you would ask for?
posted by butternut on Dec 16, 2004 - 13 answers

I need help finding some good content! I am putting together a course on Sociology of Religion using Powerpoint (in the David Byrne stlye), and I am at an almost total loss on finding short video clips, sound bytes, cartoons etc. to add to the classes.

What I am looking for is along the lines of the way that The Simpsons skews religion all the time (ie funny, not trying to sell you anything), though I am open to anything thought provoking.
posted by Quartermass on Aug 16, 2004 - 8 answers

How would I go about painting on top of color photographs with acrylic paints? I would like to branch out from pure photography and into multimedia; however I have no knowledge of painting process. I am currently taking an acrylics painting course at a commnity college, and while I am beginning to get the basics of applying paint to a canvas, I am at a loss as to how I might prepare a photograph surface for painting. A related question: how about painting on smooth plastic lamps?
posted by blindcarboncopy on May 2, 2004 - 6 answers

Audio player (.mp3, etc) with 10 foot U/I (readable on a TV screen at 800x600) which manages playlists, and can be used with a remote? Oh yes, must be wife-friendly. [more inside]
posted by daver on Dec 28, 2003 - 11 answers