Media transformations for the representation and communication of multimedia production activities

Abstract

Case studies made of multimedia document production highlight the need for a means of classifying and describing the transformations of media elements which make up this process. The classification set out here contains twelve types belonging to two categories, constructive and supportive. A set of transformation representation rules provides the framework for succinct communication between production participants. This communication can serve both a descriptive function, describing events as the basis for design rationale, or a prescriptive function outlining detailed stages before they are activated.