MULTIMEDIA – The New Age Career

Published on 2009-01-24 | Author Ms. Sujeethra Ashok
Tags MULTIMEDIA, Web designer, Web developer, Software Programmer, Software developer, Multimedia designer, IT support, Helpdesk, On-line publishing, Interactive Designer
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Multimedia - as the name suggests, is multidimensional constituting music, computer-generated graphics, video, lighting that has set a new dimension for entertainment, advertisement and other public utility activities. Multimedia professionals are highly dynamic, creative and very talented. They work on computer graphics, audio and video technologies and visual effects too. Their skills are well exhibited in the big screen with gorgeous visual effects and computer graphics that show the theme big and gain attention. There are beaming career opportunities in the arena of multimedia.

TO BECOME A MULTIMEDIA PROFESSIONAL:

  • One has to be creative, artistic and flexible
  • Possess strong oral and written communications kills
  • Should be a team player
  • Should have a strong aptitude
  • Should hold a bachelor’s degree in visual arts related discipline

TASKS INVOLVED IN MULTIMEDIA:

The tasks include web designing, producing, programming, designing projects, graphics creation, multimedia development, strategic planning and execute multimedia events. The general computer softwares used are Macromedia Flash, Dreamweaver, Adobe Acrobat, Photoshop and few others.

POTENTIAL EMPLOYERS:

The type of companies that employ multimedia professionals are the entertainment industry – the cinema, video game companies, software companies, advertising firms that use multimedia artists and animators.

AREAS OF SPECIALISATION IN MULTIMEDIA:

Visual design, 2D and 3D animation, motion graphics, Game design, Interface design and publishing.

SCOPE FOR JOB:

One could also look out for jobs in any of these specialties:

  • Web designer/developer
  • Software Programmer/developer
  • Multimedia designer
  • IT support/helpdesk
  • On-line publishing
  • Interactive Designer

With the advancement in technology, computer has become very feasible for everybody to work with. If you are flexible and possess the above credentials, you are sure to win a good employer and a fat pay cheque. Housewives who are creative, talented, artistic but unable to go for work can look upon this as a promising career to pursue from home. You can be a part/full time consultant, work freelance for software companies, entertainment industry and advertise in the website as freelance web designers. You will find that you are loaded with work and your time is not yours.

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