what is a Multimedia Specialist?

Question

working video, animation, website design and development, Graphic Design

Answer 1

Hey Karen,

Multimedia is the range of media that could be used, and a specialist is one that knows how to put it all together, at someones direction to accomplish an objective. Like a presentation with a point, commercial, sales pitch, etc.

"Multimedia projects ranged from 2 projector slides shows to large presentations of up to 40 or more projectors controlled first with punched paper tape and later electronic signals on analogue audio tape. College courses in multimedia design were offered and the Association for Multi-Image was formed along with annual festivals, conferences, and events.

As technology changed, the term multimedia became more frequently associated with computer based media. A multimedia specialist today has expertise in digital audio and visual media and is able to bring words, sound, photos, animation, video, and graphics all together in a multimedia digital presentation.

Most specialist have knowledge, as needed, of software and computer programming. Some are quite specialized such as those who work in the animation and game design industry. " 1

Answer 2

Sounds like someone who works at a place that recently had several lay offs and cutbacks! Actually, the previous person answered this question well. It's a growing field, but very competitive.