Interactive media march 2013 | Page 5

Aspect when used well. Using rollovers and hotspots are effective even if it is just when you mouse over an object; it gives the user a better sense that they have control. For example, if a grenade was thrown in a game, without an effect you would uncertain what had happened, it gives an indicator of what has happened and without them would lead to confusion. Limitations Limitations have to be thought about when authoring anything interactive. Everything that is added necessary or not increases the Size, this is important when thinking about creating anything. You have to consider the fact people may not have the optimal system or speeds to view everything that is on offer. Type of content can be limited if the type of software is limited to CD’s, then making sure people having CD drives should be taken into consideration. If it is possible at all to have it on the web as a download, it should always be an option. Researching the way people use the web and apps to see what can be changed to improve is called User testing. People don't all have the same tools or the same hardware so it is helpful to have user testing, as it helps them to see how people use different interfaces and the best route of navigation.