In addition to its use in delivering multimedia in the classroom, the videotape platform also has an important role in developing videodisc-based
interactive multimedia systems. One of the most frustrating aspects of the development process is that the video portion cannot be tested until a videodisc is mastered.
Interactive multimedia systems promise to revolutionize education.
Synchronizing audio is another important aspect of
interactive multimedia systems, and the elegant solutions presented will no doubt also prove useful in some video applications where multiple planes of high resolution images must be closely synchronized.
Job Title: Professor of
Interactive Multimedia Systems, School of Engineering, University of Birmingham.
Prof Stone recently joined the university's school of engineering as chair in
interactive multimedia systems. He has had a varied career in academia and industry, most recently working with the RAF looking into new technologies to help in the training of helicopter marshals so that they can undertake ground-based training in a virtual reality simulator.