File Sizes And Types
For content that is broadcast over the local campus network, some multimedia capabilities are possible; however, that is not the case with content that is to be viewed by the general public. The average public visitor will be viewing the web at a baud rate no higher than a 56K v.90 connection. To load a page in a reasonable amount of time (10-15 seconds), page size should be no larger than 60K for the entire page.

Recommendations for file sizes are located in Table A-1.

Graphics
Scan close to the resolution at which you will be publishing (72dpi). The closer the original image is to the published graphic, the better the resolution. Use GIF files for low color images (less than 256 colors), as they will load faster. JPEG (JPG) files should be utilized for medium- to high-resolution images, as they will retain a larger color palette. Using a uniform color palette when creating numerous GIF files will help speed the load of the file from the user’s end. Be sure to set the background color of your page rather than leave the default (gray). This is a good practice even if you have a tiled or other background image. Graphics can be scanned in Logan Library, the Computer Lab or on personally owned equipment (personally scanned images not meeting the outlined criteria may be rejected for use).

Audio
For AM radio, voice-only quality, sample at 11Khz in mono. The resulting file will retain much more clarity when being converted to another web format (au, ra, etc.). For the best results for fidelity over a 28800 modem connection, sample the stereo source at 22.1Khz. After any trimming, normalize the entire sample to 97%. This will increase both fidelity and volume of the file when it is converted. Audio can be created in Logan Library, the Computer Lab or on personally owned equipment (personally recorded audio not meeting the outlined criteria may be rejected for use).

Video
Capture the video at 15 fps with a size of 240X180. Larger screen sizes may be utilized with a slower frame rate. All video soundtracks should be originally captured/sampled at 11.2Khz. Experience has found that green chromas seem to work better in most masking applications than blue for web work. Video tape is also a great way to capture medium- to high-quality images much easier and less expensively than through digital camera.

CD Burning
CD burning is only supported on the Windows 95/98/NT platform at this time. The computers are located in Logan Library and have a variety of content-creation software loaded on them.

Recommended/Supported Software
Windows 95/98/NT/2000 – FrontPage , Drumbeat, CoffeeCup, Director, Flash

Mac Os – FrontPage, DreamWeaver, Director, Flash

No development tools will be restricted from use. The software listed above are currently in use, and support is available for these packages.

For legal and aesthetic reasons, all Schreiner University public web sites will be designed and maintained by the College Relations office. Content will be submitted by each department for review and either posted, or sent back to the respective office for corrections. To ensure continuity, all design issues will be handled by the College Relations office.

Technical issues and web server management will be handled by Information Services.

Student organizations will be treated as a department of Schreiner University.

Electronically published materials (i.e., Scene, The Mountaineer, Muse) will be designed and maintained by their office of origin.