Multi media and content sharing provide a means by which rich content , such as audio , video , photos , and documents, can be communicated digitally.
Multimedia and Content sharing : The Personal Perspective
The
prolific spread of digital cameras and digital video cameras combined
with ever- increasing speeds of home and mobile internet connections has
resulted in the explosive growth of media sharing web sites , such as Youtube and flicker.
In addition to sharing media , people are sharing documents ,
spreadsheets , and other content on websites. Figure indicates some advantages , disadvantages, and good practices of multimedia and content sharing in your personal life.
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Multimedia and Content sharing Use
Advantages
Ability to view broadcast of events that may not be available through traditional broadcasts in your area.
Media sharing web sites provide almost limitless information and entertainment at little or no cost.
View or listen to live broadcasts of sporting events
View are listen to news stories
Much like social networking websites , media sharing web sites can provide a sense of community to a group of geographically separated individuals.
Disadvantages
You may find it difficult to locate media and content that interests you.
When sharing video and photos on a media sharing web sites, you may be giving up some of your rights to the media.
Many people have been embarrassed by content posted by others to media sharing web sites.
Good practices
Before placing your multi media content on a media sharing web site , make a good effort to edit the content for brevity and clarity. For example , make certain that audio is clear in a video, and use photo editing software to remove red-eye.
Take advantages of the fact that most media and content sharing web sites allow you to limit who can access your media and content .
Before you allow somebody to record video of you or take your picture , remember that the video are picture may end up on a media sharing website.
Before placing your multimedia content on a media sharing website, check the terms of service agreement and make certain you agree to give up certain legal rights to your multimedia content.
Figure While most people act as consumers of multimedia and other content shared on the internet , some share their own content.
Multimedia and Content sharing: The Business Perspective
Media sharing web sites allow business to interact creatively with employees , customers , and prospective customers. Video conferences is the oldest form of real- time multi media sharing in business .figure out lines some advantage , disadvantages , and good practices of multimedia and content sharing in business.
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Multimedia and Content sharing use in business
Advantages
Multimedia sharing sites allow companies to archive video conferences , advertisements , employee photos , and other multimedia content.
Executives and mangers createto transmit audio and video and engage in a meeting remotely. podcasts or vidcasts to speard their vision or messages: Vidcast are podcasts that contain video and usually audio
Most business – based multi media and content sharing software provides for enhanced collaboration by making the content accessible and searchable.
Multi media content , such as videos and photos , can be stored in a document management system to archive information regarding important projects or events.
Disadvantages
Production and distribution of multimedia content often is more expensive than traditional methods.
Security on business media and content sharing systems often frustrates employees who are denied access to information without special approval.
Good practices
Unless you have permission, do not share company –owned photos and videos on publically available media sharing web sites, such as youtube or flicker.
When viewing or sharing photos and videos in the workplace, be certain that the content is appropriate for the workplace, Some businesses have a media department that manages all of the company’s multimedia content.
Figure Businesses provide secure content sharing repositories and real-time multimedia.
Multimedia and Content sharing : The Personal Perspective
Multimedia and Content sharing Use
Advantages
Ability to view broadcast of events that may not be available through traditional broadcasts in your area.
Media sharing web sites provide almost limitless information and entertainment at little or no cost.
View or listen to live broadcasts of sporting events
View are listen to news stories
Much like social networking websites , media sharing web sites can provide a sense of community to a group of geographically separated individuals.
Disadvantages
You may find it difficult to locate media and content that interests you.
When sharing video and photos on a media sharing web sites, you may be giving up some of your rights to the media.
Many people have been embarrassed by content posted by others to media sharing web sites.
Good practices
Before placing your multi media content on a media sharing web site , make a good effort to edit the content for brevity and clarity. For example , make certain that audio is clear in a video, and use photo editing software to remove red-eye.
Take advantages of the fact that most media and content sharing web sites allow you to limit who can access your media and content .
Before you allow somebody to record video of you or take your picture , remember that the video are picture may end up on a media sharing website.
Before placing your multimedia content on a media sharing website, check the terms of service agreement and make certain you agree to give up certain legal rights to your multimedia content.
Figure While most people act as consumers of multimedia and other content shared on the internet , some share their own content.
Multimedia and Content sharing: The Business Perspective
Media sharing web sites allow business to interact creatively with employees , customers , and prospective customers. Video conferences is the oldest form of real- time multi media sharing in business .figure out lines some advantage , disadvantages , and good practices of multimedia and content sharing in business.
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Multimedia and Content sharing use in business
Advantages
Multimedia sharing sites allow companies to archive video conferences , advertisements , employee photos , and other multimedia content.
Executives and mangers createto transmit audio and video and engage in a meeting remotely. podcasts or vidcasts to speard their vision or messages: Vidcast are podcasts that contain video and usually audio
Most business – based multi media and content sharing software provides for enhanced collaboration by making the content accessible and searchable.
Multi media content , such as videos and photos , can be stored in a document management system to archive information regarding important projects or events.
Disadvantages
Production and distribution of multimedia content often is more expensive than traditional methods.
Security on business media and content sharing systems often frustrates employees who are denied access to information without special approval.
Good practices
Unless you have permission, do not share company –owned photos and videos on publically available media sharing web sites, such as youtube or flicker.
When viewing or sharing photos and videos in the workplace, be certain that the content is appropriate for the workplace, Some businesses have a media department that manages all of the company’s multimedia content.
Figure Businesses provide secure content sharing repositories and real-time multimedia.
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