User Guide. MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY BURNS TECHNOLOGY CENTRE EPS Atrium. THE MMaPS REMOTE PROGRAM EDITOR

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1 MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY BURNS TECHNOLOGY CENTRE EPS Atrium User Guide THE MMaPS REMOTE PROGRAM EDITOR CONTACT DETAILS Magian Design Studio 79 Power Street Hawthorn VIC 3122 Australia tel: fax: Principals Gillian Chaplin Les Gilbert Head of Projects Susan O Neill soneill@magian.com In Commercial Confidence All drawings, software (including architecture, source code and executables) and data produced in the development of the MMaPS system are the physical and intellectual property and copyright of Magian Design Studio. Information contained in this document may not be used for any purpose without the permission of Magian Design Studio. MMAPS REMOTE PROGRAM EDITOR - User Guide /

2 INDEX Contact Details 01 Index 02 MMaPS Remote Program Editor MMaPS Remote Program Editor An Overview 03 Request a MMaPS Remote Program Editor Login 04 Log In 05 Program Setup 06 Select Program Type 06 Select Program Structure 07 Upload Teaser Image 08 Populate Program 09 Upload Media 09 Select Style 10 Select Template 11 Assign Media/ Text 12 Managing Media 13 Save Program 14 Navigation 14 Publish Program 15 Edit Program 15 Request a New Program 15 Edit Content Developer Profile 15 Program Flowcharts 16 Template List IN-BRIEF 17 Template List MINI 18 Template List PROGRAM 19 MMaPS Remote Program Editor Quick Start Guide 20 MMAPS REMOTE PROGRAM EDITOR - User Guide /

3 MMaPS REMOTE PROGRAM EDITOR MMAPS REMOTE PROGRAM EDITOR AN OVERVIEW MMaPS Remote Program Editor is the online application where Content Developers (CDs) can create Interactive Multimedia Programs for display within the EPS Atrium Academic Lounge. To access MMaPS Remote Program Editor, CDs must have an active CD login. The workflow process for the Content Developer is as follows: Request a Content Developer Login Log in Program Setup Populate Program Save Program Publish Program The CD can also: Request a New Program Edit CD Profile MMAPS REMOTE PROGRAM EDITOR - User Guide /

4 REQUEST A CONTENT DEVELOPER LOGIN Select Become a Content Developer from the menu on the BTC Atrium Website. The Remote User will be taken to an electronic form asking for the details: Alongside these details the user will be asked to provide the following details for the program which they are wanting to create. Program Title, Subject Matter, Synopsis, Topic Name, , Zip Code, Telephone, College / Department, Developer Category A Confirmation of Request is automatically generated and sent to the CD. If the application is approved, an with Login Details will be sent to the new CD MMAPS REMOTE PROGRAM EDITOR - User Guide /

5 LOG IN From the BTC website CDs will enter their CD name and password and select 'Log in'. Once the CD logs in to MMaPS Remote via the Login Screen they are taken to a main menu screen where they select the program they wish to edit. All their programs will appear in the programs list, though the programs that have not been approved will be disabled. The program meta data will have been propagated from the online form and includes: Program Title, Topic, Subject Matter and Synopsis. MMAPS REMOTE PROGRAM EDITOR - User Guide /

6 PROGRAM SET UP The work flow for the CD to set up their program is as follows: Select Program Type Select Program Structure Upload Teaser Image Select Program Type IN BRIEF Program MINI Program PROGRAM IN BRIEF: Provides three options: a Hotspot, a sequential structure, or a single screen. MINI: A multi level program of up to 18 screens. PROGRAM: A multi level program of up to 24 screens. MMAPS REMOTE PROGRAM EDITOR - User Guide /

7 Select Program Structure MINI The CD must select one of a suite of program navigational structures. Each structure is illustrated visually by a flow chart thumbnail and short description that details the program structure. The program structure must be created before the teaser image is uploaded and before any content can be assigned to the program. The full list of program structures can be found on page 16 Program Flowcharts. Note: You cannot change the program structure once you have selected and submitted your choice. IN-BRIEF PROGRAM MMAPS REMOTE PROGRAM EDITOR - User Guide /

8 Upload Teaser Image The Teaser Image is the image that will be used on the collaboration console in the program browser and program preview popup. The image is uploaded to the MMaPS media pool and can be used anywhere within the program. A title, caption, copyright and file location must be provided. Note: Every program has to have a teaser image uploaded. If the CD does not load one, the program will not publish. MMAPS REMOTE PROGRAM EDITOR - User Guide /

9 POPULATE PROGRAM The work flow for the CD to populate their program is as follows: Upload Media Select Style Select Template Assign Media / Text Note: it is possible to upload media immediately after logging in. Upload Media To upload media the CD can select the upload button on the Media Panel. A pop up window will appear which allows the CD to browse to a media file on their local computer and upload it to the server. Once uploaded it will appear under the MEDIA tab in a media pool. Specifications for Digital Media Content that can be used in Programs can be found on the Studio 1080 website. Note: video needs to be encoded before it can be assigned. When you upload video, you will see a progress icon, indicating it is being encoded by the MMaPS server. The progress icon changes to a screen grab when the encoding is finished. MMAPS REMOTE PROGRAM EDITOR - User Guide /

10 Select Style When you first open your program, the MSU BTC style will be the default. The CD can select a Style for their program from the list provided in the STYLES tab at the bottom of the interface. This style is applied globally to the program. Styles can be changed at any stage during program creation. MMAPS REMOTE PROGRAM EDITOR - User Guide /

11 Select Template The Main Menu and Sub Menu templates are not changeable and are the same for all MINI and PROGRAM types across all styles. A selection of templates is provided for the CD to apply to each subsequent screen and their associated pop up pages. The template manages the arrangement and location of media and text. The CD assigns media and text to placeholders in the template. If a CD changes a template after assigning media, the screen will keep any assignments that match the new template. Media and text assignments that do not fit the new template will be lost. For example, if the original template had two images and the new template has only one, then the second image assignment will be lost. The image will remain available in the Media pool. Button Item The CD is able to create links to other pages by ALT clicking on Buttons on the template design. Once the CD clicks on a button it is activated and a new blank screen is created for the CD to assign media and text. In order for a button to appear, the following criteria must be met: The button text must be entered (either in the Global Template or Screen Specific Template). A template must be assigned and content must be assigned to the screen. Note: Hotspot templates are only available to IN BRIEF Hotspot Programs. Every template has: Media Items (Video, Image, Flash) Text Items Button Items (with associated text) If content is not assigned to template media items, the area on the screen reserved for this media item will appear blank in the published program. Selected Template Unpopulated Media Item MMAPS REMOTE PROGRAM EDITOR - User Guide /

12 Assign Media / Text Media resources are classified in two ways: CD Resources Shared Resources Media assets can be: Text Image Video Flash PowerPoint file Each media asset has metadata. Double clicking on the media asset icon will open its metadata popup. MEDIA ITEM: The CD is able to assign any Media Asset by dragging and dropping it to a Media Item on a program screen. The media assets that are uploaded are stored at the original resolution. They are resized when assigned. TEXT MEDIA ITEM: The CD can edit a Text Media Item by selecting a text box and inputting text. The text box itself is a WYSIWYG editor (What You See Is What You Get). A text editing tool bar will appear when a text box is selected. The properties available to the CD are Delete, Bold, Italic, and Underline. Filtering Media Resources: The MEDIA view can be filtered to show CD Resources (My Resources), Shared Resources or both. The My Resources button displays only media assets uploaded by the Content Developer currently logged in. The Shared Resources button displays only media assets uploaded by the System Administrator (SA) that have been assigned for public use. Filtering Media Type: In My Resources, Shared Resources or both, the Media view can be filtered to show Images and/ or Videos and / or Flash. The Image Icon button displays only images uploaded into the media pool. The Video Icon button displays only video uploaded into the media pool. The Flash Icon button displays only flash uploaded into the media pool. Searching Media: The CD can search for a Media Asset by typing all or part of the title in the search box alongside the Media Icons. By filtering the Media Type, the search can be media asset specific. Note: Every template has a Media Item template; some have an additional box for images only. If you drag and drop a non-image media asset to the image only box, it will not populate. MMAPS REMOTE PROGRAM EDITOR - User Guide /

13 MANAGING MEDIA My Resources Shared Resources Image Icon Video Icon Flash Icon Search MMAPS REMOTE PROGRAM EDITOR - User Guide /

14 SAVE PROGRAM By selecting the Save button, the CD is able to save their program at any stage and revisit it at a later time to continue editing. Each page of the program MUST be saved before moving to the next page. The CD will be prompted to save if they have not already done so before moving to another page. Save Publish Edit View Preview Program Navigation Flow Navigation The CD can navigate through their program as they are developing it by changing the view. The options provided to the CD for viewing are: Edit View Preview Program Navigation Flowchart EDIT VIEW: This is the view used for editing the program. ALT clicking on buttons allows the CD to navigate through the program structure and assign content. PREVIEW: By selecting Preview, the CD is able to navigate to other screens in their program by clicking the active buttons on each screen. A button will only appear if content has been assigned to the template that its linked to. PROGRAM NAVIGATION FLOWCHART: To view the entire program the CD can select the Program Navigation Flowchart. In this view the CD can navigate to any screen. MMAPS REMOTE PROGRAM EDITOR - User Guide /

15 PUBLISH PROGRAM Once the CD has completed the program they are able to publish it by selecting the Publish arrow. The SA will be notified and will review the content of the program for its suitability. The CD will receive an notifying them of the status of their request. If accepted, the program will be seen within the Atrium Collaboration Console and a promotional teaser image will be displayed on the website. EDIT PROGRAM CDs can edit their own existing programs by selecting the Programs menu item and selecting the desired program. After making editorial changes, the CD will have to republish the program. These will be reviewed by the SA prior to the program being republished to the Atrium. REQUEST A NEW PROGRAM The CD can request a new program two ways: Via the Web Via the MMaPS Remote Program Editor The SA will receive notification and will review the synopsis completed by the CD for approval and will respond via . EDIT CD PROFILE The CD can edit their personal details by selecting User Details from the menu. The CD is able to edit their Password, and Personal Details. The SA will be notified of any changes to the CD s details. Any change of address will be verified in the same way it was when the CD initially requested a CD login. MMAPS REMOTE PROGRAM EDITOR - User Guide /

16 PROGRAM FLOWCHARTS MMAPS REMOTE PROGRAM EDITOR - User Guide /

17 TEMPLATE LIST IN-BRIEF Hotspot In-Brief The single screen Hotspot program can be populated with a full-screen still image and an infinite number of selectable buttons. The buttons, when selected, will take you to a popup window that will be populated with content that elaborates on a theme related to the part of the image on which the button is located. Template choices for Hotspot In-Brief: Popup 16x9 media Popup 3x4 media with text Popup 4x3 media Popup 4x3 media with text Popup text Sequence In-Brief The Sequence program allows the CD to create a linear program of an unlimited number of single page screens. There are no pop-ups available from this template. Template choices for Sequence In-Brief: 16x9 media with title 4x3 media with title Single Screen In-Brief The Single Screen program allows the CD to create a simple program with a single content screen and up to two pop-ups. Template choices for Single Screen In-Breif: 16x9 media with title 4x3 media with title Popup 16x9 media Popup 3x4 media with text Popup 4x3 media Popup 4x3 media with text Popup text MMAPS REMOTE PROGRAM EDITOR - User Guide /

18 TEMPLATE LIST MINI 6 Screen and 8 Screen Mini Programs The 6 Screen and 8 Screen Mini Programs are multi-level programs with sub-menus and topics. You can have up to two pop-ups from each topic screen. Template choices for 6 Screen and 8 Screen Mini Program: 16x9 media with text 4x3 media with 3x4 image and text 4x3 media 4x3 media with text and small image Two 4x3 media with text Popup 16x9 media Popup 3x4 media with text Popup 4x3 media Popup 4x3 media with text Popup text MMAPS REMOTE PROGRAM EDITOR - User Guide /

19 TEMPLATE LIST PROGRAM 18 and 24 Screen Programs The 18 Screen and 24 Screen Programs are multi-level programs with sub-menus and topics. You can have up to two pop-ups from each topic screen. Template choices for 18 Screen and 24 Screen Mini Program: 16x9 media with text 4x3 media with 3x4 image and text 4x3 media 4x3 media with text and small image Two 4x3 media with text Popup 16x9 media Popup 3x4 media with text Popup 4x3 media Popup 4x3 media with text Popup text MMAPS REMOTE PROGRAM EDITOR - User Guide /

20 MMAPS REMOTE PROGRAM EDITOR QUICK START GUIDE MMaPS Remote Program Editor is the online application where Content Developers (CDs) can create Interactive Multimedia Programs for display within the EPS Atrium Academic Lounge. To access MMaPS Remote Program Editor, CDs must have an active CD login. The workflow process for the Content Developer is as follows: Request a Content Developer Login (You will need to have an idea for a program with a Title, Synopsis [50 words approx] and Subject Matter. You will also need a current address.) Log in Receive your login details via and sign in. Program Setup Select an image to use as the 'Teaser Image' for your program. This image will entice people to view your program. Select the program type and structure that best suits the story you want to tell. Upload your media to the database. Populate Program Save Program Publish Program Submit your program to the System Administrator for review. The CD can also: Request a New Program Edit CD Profile MMAPS REMOTE PROGRAM EDITOR - User Guide /