Selecting the Best Technology

There are a variety of desktop tools available today that can create online content in Windows Media, Real Audio, Flash or Java formats. Each has its own strengths and weaknesses. Based on your needs and requirements, Coreography can help you select the best authoring environment for your content. These tools are typically available for an annual or one-time licensing fee and no per presentation charges.

In general, Flash and Java solutions have the advantage whenever bandwidth is a concern and provide easy integration with your own website look and feel. If your content resides in PowerPoint, or slide animation synchronization is important, Java is the best solution. If audio fidelity is most important, Flash is a good solution. If your content is video intensive and bandwidth is not a concern, then utilizing Windows Media or Real Audio can be effective. The table below outlines many of the differences:

Regardless of the authoring solution you select, bringing content creation in-house can have a dramatic impact on your costs. The level of in-house technical expertise will vary depending on the tool selected, but all will provide cost savings versus outsourced providers and web seminar providers.

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