Pachyderm: From multimedia to visual stories
Peter Samis2007, Journal of Computing in Higher Education
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Pachyderm is an innovative multimedia-authoring tool designed to empower individuals without experience in multimedia creation. Originating from a collaboration between SFMOMA and outside partners, Pachyderm facilitates the development of interactive, rich media content for educational purposes. This paper discusses the evolution of Pachyderm from a proprietary tool into an open-source platform, highlighting its impact on the creation of engaging museum resources and the collaboration among museum, library, and university communities.
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