DVD technology not only allows impressive storage capacity, it enables a great deal of interactivity and self directed navigation through content.
Very fast access times enable apparently real-time "conversation" interaction with disc based material.
The menu driven navigation inherent in DVD is significantly underused just now as are options to live-link out to absolutely current web-based content.
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A recent commission took us to the Charente region of France to devise, shoot and produce a DVD brochure for a stunning gite complex near Angoulême and Bordeaux.
As well as the Chez Maurit gite cottages themselves the finished DVD features short films giving ideas for days out as well as interactive information on the region. The DVD links out to live travel information when used on web enabled devices (e.g. computer and iPhone and plays back with full navigation control on low-cost DVD players.
We have a separate division of Integral which operates throughout Europe on similar projects.
We regularly devise and produce video clips for inclusion in training materials.
This still is taken from a video insert for a presentation about working with employers.
We also produce content for interactive resources.
We shot and directed this this low budget video to promote YMCA Training. It is cut to You've got to by The Young Punx and is included on a DVD which includes interactive questioning of learners about their experience at YMCA. By specially encoding it for YouTube, the video is getting loads of views. Being on the web, it can be seen all around the world.
Podcasts
As well as the usual audio and video podcasts, the technology enables production of "enhanced" podcasts with still graphics and live links (ideal for access through computer). As well as the two public examples shown here, we are able to produce in-house podcasts.
On-line learning took another step forward in usability and immediacy in 2005 with the first podcast developed, by Integral, specifically for a UK government programme. Keycast was devised, produced and edited by Integral for the Key Skills Support Programme.
With some 1500 subscribers training provider staff to stay up-to-date without interrupting their work for external courses and meetings.
Peter Clitheroe produces and presents Suffolk ' n' Cool, a weekly show promoting new music from around the world to listeners on every continent.
Suffolk ' n' Cool can also be subscribed to (free) at the iTunes Store or click the graphic to visit the site and enjoy to some of the best music you've never heard.