This is an example outline based on the typical phases that are involved in our development process.
The planning stage is the most important step in any project. Just as in building construction, many factors must be considered during planning before the blueprints are drawn. It is important to identify what the goals of the project are and what the budget for the project will be. Given these two factors, expectations for the project can be set. The project can be outlined and a timeline can be set for the project.
In this stage, it is also important to identify the personnel who will be involved in the project and what their roles will be. In some instances, there may be talent or resources within a client’s company that can complete components of a project, reducing costs and the need for outsourcing.
Often with an interactive piece, existing marketing and informational pieces can be incorporated, eliminating the need to reproduce these items from scratch. This can be a cost savings.
Once expectations, budget, architecture, roles and materials have been identified, the process of creating the look and feel of a project can begin. It is in this stage that storyboarding is done, and “comps” of key screens or pages are created and revised. This is a crucial step as design and preproduction work sets the look and feel of the remainder of the project.
Preproduction is also the time in which the groundwork for content creation (copy writing) and scripting of voice-over and video is done.
Once the graphic look has been established for the project, prototypes of selected segments of the project are created. It is in this stage that functionality and usability are defined for the remainder of the project.
The production phase is where the bulk of the work is done on the project. After the graphic look, functionality and usability have been defined; all the graphics, video, audio, animation and programming the project requires is done. Copy writing also continues in this stage and is incorporated into the project as it is revised, edited and completed.
The review phase is essential. Depending on the size and scope of the project, the duration of the review is outlined during the planning phase. It is critical for the client to allocate resources to adequately review the project before finalization. Once feedback has been gathered, the final changes are made to the project. Once changes have been made and reviewed the project enters the delivery phase.
If the project is web-based, it is at this point that the site would be uploaded to the live server and would be officially “launched”. If the project is to be delivered on CD-ROM, this is the phase in which the master disc is sent for duplication. Once duplication is complete, the finished CDs are shipped to their designated point.
Other disk-based solutions would be delivered to the client in their designated format.
CD-ROMs are the only physical way you can give someone links to your website.
Not only are they great for getting people to your site, you can train them to use your site, tell them your story, educate them, raise funds... the possibilities are endless.
CD-ROMs can combine audio, video, voice-over, web-tutorials, text, graphics and animation for a truly engaging experience. You can even track web links from a CD and get real-time reports on ROI.
Click the image to see our portfolio of CD-ROMs.