Creating multimedia interaction with Microsoft Windows Media Technologies 7

Step-by-step instructions are provided for converting an existing audio file, and for providing students with visual and audio feedback using Windows Media Encoder 7.

The accompanying instructor presentation offers a guide to the tutorial, suitable for instructors leading a class or for self-paced learning.

Use Microsoft Windows Media Encoder to record content to create a high-resolution software demonstration.

Use Windows Media Player to view your demonstration.

Set up your computer and your recording environment to achieve the best results.

Convert an existing .avi file to Windows Media Format.

Make your encoded content more concise by using time-compression and pause-removal features.

Before you begin
Get familiar with two of Windows Media Technologies 7 components: Windows Media Player 7 and Windows Media Encoder 7.

Creating a software demonstration by using Windows Media Encoder 7
Record and capture a software demo, and encode it in Windows Media Encoder 7.

Distributing your demonstration
Explore the different ways to distribute your demonstration to your students.

Providing students with visual and audio feedback by using Windows Media Encoder 7
Open student projects in FrontPage, and use Windows Media Encoder 7 to record your feedback, both visually and with speech.

Getting help
Find resources to deter against obstructions during your content-creation process.