Active Domain Inc., a multimedia company

Active Domain, Inc., an employee owned company, was started to capitalize on multimedia technology as earlier as 1998 when it was founded to bid for governement projects. The first two contracts that we were awarded were the CD-ROM based interactive multimedia training programs for the U.S. Department of Energy and University of Maryland. Since then, we have created many multimedia projects, graphic design, photo/video work, interactive applications, and web sites for various government agencies, academic institutions, advocacy foundations as well as small business and non-profit groups. Whether as an independent subcontractor or working onsite as contract employee, we have provided many product and services that have been implemented and integrated into the main systems of our clients which include DoE, DoD, US Army, US Marine Corps, FAA, FDIC, DHS, and DoL.

What are multimedia product and multimedia developer

Multimedia refers to information that is presented using a variety of techniques such as sound, vision and animation, very often multimedia presentations are also interactive, meaning that the user can interact or manipulate the information to some extent. A multimedia developer designs, creates, manipulates and tailors graphics, images, sound, animation, video and text to create integrated multimedia programs. A multimedia developer is able to combine design skills with technical knowledge to digital products and website.

The multimedia developer is required to be able to design the overall picture of the game or website, create and manipulate the graphics, add sound and then edit the sound and graphics so the end product makes sense. Editing is a major skill of a multimedia developer as the editing ensures that the end product is marketable.

A multimedia developer works closely with clients to ensure that they have a full understanding of what the client wants in the end product. Multimedia developers advise clients of what is technically possible and will make recommendations for changes to the product.

A multimedia developer exhibits a combination of capabilities from the skills framework for the Information age and the public service leadership competencies for Active Domain, Inc.

Multimedia Developer Skills

A multimedia developer exhibits a combination of capabilities from the skills for the Information Age and the public service leadership competencies

Information content authoring

Provides overall editorial control across the team or teams of content designers and authors, to ensure appropriate content, tone, brevity, consistency and re-use.

Testing

Accepts responsibility for creation of test cases using own in-depth technical analysis of both functional and non-functional specifications (such as reliability, efficiency, usability, maintainability and portability).

Consultancy

Takes responsibility for understanding client requirements, collecting data, delivering analysis and problem resolution. Identifies, evaluates and recommends options, implementing if required.

technology monitoring

Monitors the external environment to gather intelligence on emerging technologies. Assesses and documents the impacts, threats and opportunities to the organisation.

Animation development

Using complex visual design tools, employs organic modelling techniques, such as boned rigs to create and animate virtual characters within the context of a game (or similar system) design.

Programming

Contributes to selection of the software development approach for projects, selecting appropriately from predictive (plan-driven) approaches or adaptive (iterative/agile) approaches.

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Leadership Skills

Individual contributor (Leads self and does not supervise others)
Team leader (leads a team and typically reports to a program leader)
Program leader (leads team leaders and/or multiple areas of work)
Executive (leads program leaders or other executives)
Chief executive (leads the organisation).

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Entry Points

Entry to a career in multimedia is generally after completion of a course at either TAFE or university. A strong understanding of and experience in industry standard computer design packages such as the Adobe Creative Suite is essential. Traineeships in multimedia studies are available and provide participants with a broad general understanding of working in multimedia.