
The new capabilities allow the orchestration of many types of media into a single program, merging text, Flash motion, 3-D animation and even video-game motion capabilities. It is aimed specifically at the student, design training and higher education markets, say company officials. The upgrade, released in February, includes more intuitive features, a code library and an enhanced physics engine. In recognition of this trend, Adobe Systems has incorporated more user-friendly and intuitive features in the latest version of its multimedia authoring software, Adobe Director 11, making it possible for nondesign students to create interactive applications and rich content. To make these applications more compelling, all require combining many types of files and capabilities, such as 3-D imaging, video, text and data files. Future teachers train on the latest e-learning solutions for K–12 curricula. Fine arts students use production and editing tools to create multimedia programs that showcase their work. Students studying geography use mapping software to study population trends. Colleges and universities around the world increasingly rely on technology to prepare their students for careers in ever more competitive and technologically complex job markets.
