Introduction to N35100
CSCI N35100
Andy Harris
Indiana University / Purdue University - Indianapolis
Welcome to the class
- CSCI N351
- Multimedia Progrmming
What this course is NOT
- A 'how to course' on software
- An animated user's manual
- A hard-core programming course
- A vocational course
What this coure IS
- An introduction to digital media
- An explanation of the math and science
- An overview of many technologies
- An introduction to open-source technologies
You will learn:
- The difference between bit depth and sampling rate in audio
- How to build a custom drum loop
- Why jpgs are better for photos than gif
- How the blur filter works in image programs
- How to build a 3D animation or game
- How video compression schemes work
- LOTS more
Why open source tools?
- The particular tool is irrelevant
- Software gets out of date in a hurry
- Where there is an open-source alternative, I use it
- There's no need to purchase anything
Going Distributed
- Watch the videos
- Download software and examples
- Play along at home
- This is a 'doing' course, not a 'watching' course
Staying in touch
- Follow the schedule
- Come to labs
- Get help
- Have fun!