Expert: Joseph Silver - 6/16/2010

Question
Sir,
    
The multimedia based project we are planning to do is a "COMPUTER ASSEMBLING TUTORIAL".We would like to create the same in such a way that,someone with basic knowledge in assembling can perform a computer assembling graphically by  selecting different types of motherboards,ram,..........& fixing which are compatible.Can we use the original pictures of internal components & create layout of monitor,CPU......our own?can we integrate sound?what about 3D graphics?Silverlight,flash,3ds max....are suggested.Is it enough?How we can do it efficiently?waiting for your replay.........

Answer
Hi Jijo,

Your project sounds fairly complex, which is probably why so many software have been recommended to you. I am assuming you want this Tutorial to be accessible via the web, and to have a certain level of interactivity? If so, I would recommend creating the artwork in Adobe Illustrator if possible and doing the animation/interactivity in Flash. Audio can be integrated into Flash.

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