Demonstration Using TVnima for Creating Multimedia Presentations T Jones

Demonstration Using TVnima for Creating Multimedia Presentations

October 23, 2009

Presenters:Towanda JonesSharon HustonInstructional Support Specialists

Presenters• Towanda Jones – Specializes in

instructional development, Web 2.0 and multimedia technologies, Web development and podcasting.

• Sharon Huston – Taught face-to-face and online Web design/multimedia classes such as video podcasting, Flash, and Second Life for a community college in the southwest.

Agenda

• What is TVnima?• Getting Started• Demo• Benefits and Limitations • Student Feedback• Resources and Q&A

What is TVnima

• A Web-base 3D application• Provides elements for

creating 3D Avatars using personal headshots and voice

• Import photos, images, videos, and audio

• Customize camera angles, presenter’s gestures, and background

Examples of TVnima Presentations

• Principles and Strategies of Successful Learning http://polaris.umuc.edu/de/csi/tvnima/edcp100/edcp100habitsSnagIt.swf

• Cool Hunting http://polaris.umuc.edu/de/csi/tvnima/coolhunting.swf

• Hilltop Kite Festival http://polaris.umuc.edu/de/csi/tvnima/kitefestival.swf

Getting Started

• FREE service by Dassault Systemes

• A leader in 3D and Product Lifecycle

• Beta stage

• System Requirements– Request a registration key– Supports all browsers– 3D-Life Player (plug-in)– Video capture software

Process Overview

1. Create a PowerPoint and Export Slides

2. Create Narration

3. Start New TVnima Project

4. Upload Content

5. Customize Avatar and Stage Setting

6. Add Content, Gestures and Camera Angles

7. Capture TVnima Presentation

TVnima Demohttp://www.tvnima.com

Dashboard

• My TVnima– My Shows– My Avatars– My Speeches– My Logos– My Profile

TVnima Features

• The tool is organized into three screens– Project Screen– Customization Screen– Director Screen

Personal Photos

Customization Screen

• Avatar Styles– Head– Top– Bottom– Shoes

Customization ScreenCustomize avatar, style, stage setting, & background

Director ScreenAdd media, camera and gestures on the timeline

Director Screen

• The interface is divided into 5 sections– Top-Menu– Library– Time-Line– Animation Control– Real-Time 3D Preview

Benefits• Offers faculty and students creative method for

delivering content • Engages a variety of learning and teaching

styles • Provides new ideas for using technology in an

online environment• Offers new ways to make PPTs more interesting

and dynamic• Virtual presentations add “human” elements and

a personal touch

Limitations

• No export function (in development)• No internal recording feature• Limited scenes, presenter styles, body types,

and gestures• Can only access content from hard drive • Steep learning curve due to video capturing

software

Student Feedback

Student Feedback

Student Feedback

Student Feedback

Student Feedback

“ . . . enjoyed the video format much more than the written version. The video

version made me feel like I was actually in a class room, over the feeling of "teaching

myself" from the written version.”

Student Feedback

“It did nothing more to help me understand the presentation than to

read the slides for me.”

Student Feedback

“I’m a visual/tactile learner, so this form of learning is better for me, versus the standard reading and replying via

conference.”

Student Feedback

“The material presented was not exciting but informative and found it

easier to take in.”

Student Feedback

“ . . . . I still need to have a copy of the presentation or at least take good

notes”

Resources• Tvnima.com

– http://www.tvnima.com/tutorial– http://share.tvnima.com/tutorial.html – http://share.tvnima.com/documentation.html

• Video Capturing Software– SnagIt – Camtasia– Camstudio (FREE)– Jing (FREE)– Fraps

Resources

• Articles– Presentation: Virtual Presentations Using TVnima– Why Use Multimedia in Your Online Classroom

Questions and Answers