Tuesday, February 9, 2010
What is a multimedia author?
At this point I believe a multimedia author is anybody who creates the written word through the use of technology. This may be a broad definition, but I believe it holds true. It is a very unique subject as anyone can be a multimedia author. People of all ages, races, cultures all have the ability to become a multimedia author. As many people have mentioned, copy right laws may distinguish specific multimedia authors, yet we all have the capabilities. Although major writers from major websites or online newspapers may be the most heralded multimedia writers, we all have the same capabilities. Especially since we are all writing these online posts. So as an example, we are all multimedia writers.
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Eric: Certainly, the term author refers to anyone who creates something through writing. The difference, as you note, is that traditionally this was attached to publication, which was not accessible to all, whereas multimedia writing/publication is in principle more accessible. It's interesting, of course, to think of all the people it still is not possible for - the poor, those living in countries without internet access, or where access is limited/banned (e.g. China).
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