EUROPRIX 1999 Overall Winner and Category Winner First Steps in Multimedia
Forestia Junior
"Forestia Junior" offers children, from the age of four to seven, the possibility of exploring and discovering the different realms of forests. The central visual metaphor is a forest which is highly visualised by the use of three-dimensional animations of exceptional quality. Using a relatively intuitive interface, the child can navigate through the forest at ground level, in the treetops, underground, and in a special clearing in the very centre of the forest. Throughout the whole experience children meet many different animated characters who introduce them to educational games aimed at increasing their awareness of the environment and nature. The forest and the animations are conceived entirely in three dimensions. Due to its high educational value and humorous approach, "Forestia Junior" succeeds in introducing children to the real forest and environmental problems.
In fact, one of the product's strengths is its ability not only to increase the awareness of environmental issues but also to teach children basic literacy skills and help them with hand and eye co-ordination.
Languages: French
Type: Offline
Producer: LaserMedia
68-70 rue Saint Didier
F - 75116 Paris / France
Contact: Marie-Christine Imbert
Phone: +33.1.47274900
Fax: +33.1.47274900
E-mail: lasermed@cybercable.fr
Winner in the Category Knowledge and Discovery
S260 Geology
"S260 Geology Course" is educational multimedia production at its best. The product shows how a variety of media can be used to acquaint the user with a serious scientific subject.
It is a key element of a university geology course. It incorporates an enormous volume of content, yet is only one part of a carefully designed educational package that includes course texts, workbooks for individual CD-ROMs, video programs, and some basic laboratory equipment. Users can experience exciting simulations for example of lava streams or of the environment of micro organism. "S260 Geology" covers the topics of virtual field trips, interactive block models of folds and faults, investigations of crystal structures and many other items.
Navigation is very simple and straightforward, offering a high level of interaction and attractive high-quality graphics.
Languages: English
Type: Offline
Producer: Open University, Dept. of Earth Sciences
Walton Hall
MK7 6AA Milton Keynes
Country: United Kingdom
Contact: Dr. David Rothery
Phone: +44.1908.652124
Fax: +44.1908.655151
E-mail: D.A.Rothery@open.ac.uk
URL: www.open.ac.uk
Winner in the Category Bringing European Cultureto the digital World
Sigmund Freud - Archaeology of the Unconscious
"Sigmund Freud - Archaeology of the Unconscious" is a tool for educating ourselves both about Freud and about our subconscious. It is not only about Sigmund Freud, but also about his theories and his relationship to art. Several selected aspects of these topics are recounted in eleven independent stories. The producers developed the content in co-operation with the Sigmund Freud Society in Vienna, whose members are famous psychoanalysts and Freud experts from the Freud museums in Vienna and London. They managed to present the scientific foundation of both the written content and the correct visualisation of Freud's theories. In this way they succeeded in explaining abstract theories like "The Interpretation of Dreams", targeted at an audience not familiar with Freud's complex theories.
"Sigmund Freud - Archaeology of the Unconscious" is a personification of adventurousness, both in its choice of subject, and in its human interface.
Languages: English, German
Type: Online Integration
Producer: Nofrontiere Design Zinckgasse 20-22
A-1150 Vienna / Austria
Contact: Alexander Szadeczky
Phone: +43.1.9855750
Fax: +43.1.98557503
E-mail: ask@nofrontiere.com
URL: www.nofrontiere.com
Winner in the Category Supporting SMEs in the Marketplace
Kinopalatsi.fi
"CinePalace" is the first Finnish Web site to provide customers with an online movie ticket, as well as a movie content service. The easy-to-use Web box office allows movie-goers to buy and reserve tickets for every movie. Advantages for the customer include freely selectable seating, easy ticket pick-up and additional benefits for loyalty-card holders. The comprehensive movie coverage includes trailers, movie news, special making of features, movie reviews from users, and movie discussion forums. The site also includes a fan club, a chat section, discussion forums on the aesthetic and economic issues of the film industry, filmographies, merchandising Web products, the release policies of the major production companies, and a complete journalistic and electronic news section. "CinePalace" uses all the multimedia techniques that the user expects of an acceptable Web site: Flash, Quicktime VR, etc. Comprehensiveness of content is achieved through a good understanding of the audience's expectations and the constant enrichment of the site by dedicated movie-goers.
Ticketing and reservation procedures, as well as video sales, make "CinePalace" an excellent model of how the Web can help a local business develop and broaden the scope of its promotion locally.
Languages: Finnish
Type: Online
Producer: Frantic Oy
Perämiehenkatu 12 E 533A Finland
150 Helsinki
Contact: Pasi Ilola
Phone: +358.9.622720
Fax: +358.9.62272020
E-mail: pasi.ilola@frantic.fi
URL: www.kinopalatsi.fi
Winner in the Category Improving Democracy with Multimedia
Idehautemoto
"Idea Factory" is a ground-breaking teledemocracy Web site for the youth council in Espoo, Finland. It is targeted at young people living in Espoo aged between 13 and 20. It is a tool designed to make political participation easier and to allow users to put their thoughts and ideas forward to political decision-makers. The user can enter an idea as an initiative, opinion or letter, which will then be passed on for a vote in the virtual forum. In the event that the vote results in a simple majority, the original idea, letter or opinion will be forwarded to administrative bodies, decision-makers or the media. The application shows a step-by-step process of political decision-making at a local level within a democracy. "Idea Factory" is an excellent tool to help solve many problems of the local community and significantly improve democracy by giving everyone the chance to post political ideas and take part in the local participation process. The graphical impression of "Idea Factory" is both serious and stylish, making it very suitable for the target group. The application is simple to use, the navigation is clear, and there are no unnecessary functions. It has a high level of reliability in the sense that all comments, arguments and personal information are checked before they are uploaded to the site. The concept of "Idea Factory" is usable for other local parliaments and communities also.
It is a powerful tool for improving the understanding of how a democratic society works and, therefore, an example of an excellent way to give young people the opportunity to express their point of view.
Languages: Finnish
Type: Online
Producer: Nettiparlamentti Oy
Hämeentie 153 B
560 Helsinki / Finland
Contact: Ari Tammi
Phone: +358.50.3383222
Fax: +358.50.7773126
E-mail: ari.tammi@nettiparlamentti.fi
www.nettiparlamentti.fi/ideahautomo
Winner in the Category Serving Multilingual Europe
Europlus+Reward
The interactive English course "EuroPlus + Reward" is a unique implementation of multimedia and distance-learning techniques for all English learners. It is not concerned exclusively with language learning since it incorporates significant content on British and American culture. "EuroPlus + Reward" also contains a wealth of useful features, such as recording and practising pronunciation, as well as a clear map for ease of navigation throughout the learning content. Orientation through the material is significantly enhanced by the quality of the screen design which is clear and simple. The various levels and sections in the material are colour-coded, thus ensuring ease of navigation , good learning control and multiple entry access.
The interactivity of the application is at a very high level. There is also the opportunity for a remote discussion with fellow students.
Languages: Czech, English, Finnish, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Norwegian, Polish, Russian
Type: Online Integration
Producer:
YOUNG DIGITAL POLAND S.A.
Slowackiego street 175
80-298 Gdansk
Poland
Mobile: +48 603 65 65 91
Fax: +48 58 349 44 11
Phone: +48 58 349 44 44
Email: ydpmm@ydp.com.pl
URL: www.ydp.com.pl
Winner EUROPRIX 1999
The Cell1 - Life from Light and Air
"The Cell I - Life from Light and Air" is the first in a series of educational interactive CD-ROMs on cell-biology topics which also includes an online service (www.cells.de ). Designed for students at high school, college and university, it explains one of the most important cell processes, photosynthesis. By showing the structure and appearance in the cell by means of 3D objects, video clips and many microscopic shots, the product examines chloroplasts. In the virtual laboratory the user can plan and carry out different experiments. This is one of the highlights of the program, to be able to combine three-dimensional units, both abstract and specific, where the user can dissect plants for their cell components, then examine them further through microscopic enhancement. "The Cell I" is representative of what a high-quality, content-driven educational product should be. "The Cell I" conveys a point of view of authority, depth of field and seriousness of purpose. Sound and visuals are interwoven harmoniously. The product is easy to navigate and represents a well-structured course on cell analysis through well-defined three-dimensional elements.
Scope and sequence, the two important steps in developing course understanding, are handled capably.
Languages: English, German, Italian
Type: Online Integration
Producer: Institut für den Wissenschaftlichen Film, GmbH
Nonnenstieg 72
D - 37075 Göttingen / Germany
Contact: Dr. Uwe Sander, Dr. Gertraude Kerlen, Dr. Ina Siebert
Phone: +49.551.5024.144 or.150
Fax: +49.221.5024.400
E-mail: uwe.sander@iwf.de
URL: www.iwf.de
"Forestia Junior" offers children, from the age of four to seven, the possibility of exploring and discovering the different realms of forests. The central visual metaphor is a forest which is highly visualised by the use of three-dimensional animations of exceptional quality. Using a relatively intuitive interface, the child can navigate through the forest at ground level, in the treetops, underground, and in a special clearing in the very centre of the forest. Throughout the whole experience children meet many different animated characters who introduce them to educational games aimed at increasing their awareness of the environment and nature. The forest and the animations are conceived entirely in three dimensions. Due to its high educational value and humorous approach, "Forestia Junior" succeeds in introducing children to the real forest and environmental problems.
In fact, one of the product's strengths is its ability not only to increase the awareness of environmental issues but also to teach children basic literacy skills and help them with hand and eye co-ordination.
Languages: French
Type: Offline
Producer: LaserMedia
68-70 rue Saint Didier
F - 75116 Paris / France
Contact: Marie-Christine Imbert
Phone: +33.1.47274900
Fax: +33.1.47274900
E-mail: lasermed@cybercable.fr
Winner in the Category Knowledge and Discovery
"S260 Geology Course" is educational multimedia production at its best. The product shows how a variety of media can be used to acquaint the user with a serious scientific subject.
It is a key element of a university geology course. It incorporates an enormous volume of content, yet is only one part of a carefully designed educational package that includes course texts, workbooks for individual CD-ROMs, video programs, and some basic laboratory equipment. Users can experience exciting simulations for example of lava streams or of the environment of micro organism. "S260 Geology" covers the topics of virtual field trips, interactive block models of folds and faults, investigations of crystal structures and many other items.
Navigation is very simple and straightforward, offering a high level of interaction and attractive high-quality graphics.
Languages: English
Type: Offline
Producer: Open University, Dept. of Earth Sciences
Walton Hall
MK7 6AA Milton Keynes
Country: United Kingdom
Contact: Dr. David Rothery
Phone: +44.1908.652124
Fax: +44.1908.655151
E-mail: D.A.Rothery@open.ac.uk
URL: www.open.ac.uk
Winner in the Category Bringing European Cultureto the digital World
"Sigmund Freud - Archaeology of the Unconscious" is a tool for educating ourselves both about Freud and about our subconscious. It is not only about Sigmund Freud, but also about his theories and his relationship to art. Several selected aspects of these topics are recounted in eleven independent stories. The producers developed the content in co-operation with the Sigmund Freud Society in Vienna, whose members are famous psychoanalysts and Freud experts from the Freud museums in Vienna and London. They managed to present the scientific foundation of both the written content and the correct visualisation of Freud's theories. In this way they succeeded in explaining abstract theories like "The Interpretation of Dreams", targeted at an audience not familiar with Freud's complex theories.
"Sigmund Freud - Archaeology of the Unconscious" is a personification of adventurousness, both in its choice of subject, and in its human interface.
Languages: English, German
Type: Online Integration
Producer: Nofrontiere Design Zinckgasse 20-22
A-1150 Vienna / Austria
Contact: Alexander Szadeczky
Phone: +43.1.9855750
Fax: +43.1.98557503
E-mail: ask@nofrontiere.com
URL: www.nofrontiere.com
Winner in the Category Supporting SMEs in the Marketplace
"CinePalace" is the first Finnish Web site to provide customers with an online movie ticket, as well as a movie content service. The easy-to-use Web box office allows movie-goers to buy and reserve tickets for every movie. Advantages for the customer include freely selectable seating, easy ticket pick-up and additional benefits for loyalty-card holders. The comprehensive movie coverage includes trailers, movie news, special making of features, movie reviews from users, and movie discussion forums. The site also includes a fan club, a chat section, discussion forums on the aesthetic and economic issues of the film industry, filmographies, merchandising Web products, the release policies of the major production companies, and a complete journalistic and electronic news section. "CinePalace" uses all the multimedia techniques that the user expects of an acceptable Web site: Flash, Quicktime VR, etc. Comprehensiveness of content is achieved through a good understanding of the audience's expectations and the constant enrichment of the site by dedicated movie-goers.
Ticketing and reservation procedures, as well as video sales, make "CinePalace" an excellent model of how the Web can help a local business develop and broaden the scope of its promotion locally.
Languages: Finnish
Type: Online
Producer: Frantic Oy
Perämiehenkatu 12 E 533A Finland
150 Helsinki
Contact: Pasi Ilola
Phone: +358.9.622720
Fax: +358.9.62272020
E-mail: pasi.ilola@frantic.fi
URL: www.kinopalatsi.fi
Winner in the Category Improving Democracy with Multimedia
"Idea Factory" is a ground-breaking teledemocracy Web site for the youth council in Espoo, Finland. It is targeted at young people living in Espoo aged between 13 and 20. It is a tool designed to make political participation easier and to allow users to put their thoughts and ideas forward to political decision-makers. The user can enter an idea as an initiative, opinion or letter, which will then be passed on for a vote in the virtual forum. In the event that the vote results in a simple majority, the original idea, letter or opinion will be forwarded to administrative bodies, decision-makers or the media. The application shows a step-by-step process of political decision-making at a local level within a democracy. "Idea Factory" is an excellent tool to help solve many problems of the local community and significantly improve democracy by giving everyone the chance to post political ideas and take part in the local participation process. The graphical impression of "Idea Factory" is both serious and stylish, making it very suitable for the target group. The application is simple to use, the navigation is clear, and there are no unnecessary functions. It has a high level of reliability in the sense that all comments, arguments and personal information are checked before they are uploaded to the site. The concept of "Idea Factory" is usable for other local parliaments and communities also.
It is a powerful tool for improving the understanding of how a democratic society works and, therefore, an example of an excellent way to give young people the opportunity to express their point of view.
Languages: Finnish
Type: Online
Producer: Nettiparlamentti Oy
Hämeentie 153 B
560 Helsinki / Finland
Contact: Ari Tammi
Phone: +358.50.3383222
Fax: +358.50.7773126
E-mail: ari.tammi@nettiparlamentti.fi
www.nettiparlamentti.fi/ideahautomo
Winner in the Category Serving Multilingual Europe
The interactive English course "EuroPlus + Reward" is a unique implementation of multimedia and distance-learning techniques for all English learners. It is not concerned exclusively with language learning since it incorporates significant content on British and American culture. "EuroPlus + Reward" also contains a wealth of useful features, such as recording and practising pronunciation, as well as a clear map for ease of navigation throughout the learning content. Orientation through the material is significantly enhanced by the quality of the screen design which is clear and simple. The various levels and sections in the material are colour-coded, thus ensuring ease of navigation , good learning control and multiple entry access.
The interactivity of the application is at a very high level. There is also the opportunity for a remote discussion with fellow students.
Languages: Czech, English, Finnish, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Norwegian, Polish, Russian
Type: Online Integration
Producer:
YOUNG DIGITAL POLAND S.A.
Slowackiego street 175
80-298 Gdansk
Poland
Mobile: +48 603 65 65 91
Fax: +48 58 349 44 11
Phone: +48 58 349 44 44
Email: ydpmm@ydp.com.pl
URL: www.ydp.com.pl
Winner EUROPRIX 1999
"The Cell I - Life from Light and Air" is the first in a series of educational interactive CD-ROMs on cell-biology topics which also includes an online service (www.cells.de ). Designed for students at high school, college and university, it explains one of the most important cell processes, photosynthesis. By showing the structure and appearance in the cell by means of 3D objects, video clips and many microscopic shots, the product examines chloroplasts. In the virtual laboratory the user can plan and carry out different experiments. This is one of the highlights of the program, to be able to combine three-dimensional units, both abstract and specific, where the user can dissect plants for their cell components, then examine them further through microscopic enhancement. "The Cell I" is representative of what a high-quality, content-driven educational product should be. "The Cell I" conveys a point of view of authority, depth of field and seriousness of purpose. Sound and visuals are interwoven harmoniously. The product is easy to navigate and represents a well-structured course on cell analysis through well-defined three-dimensional elements.
Scope and sequence, the two important steps in developing course understanding, are handled capably.
Languages: English, German, Italian
Type: Online Integration
Producer: Institut für den Wissenschaftlichen Film, GmbH
Nonnenstieg 72
D - 37075 Göttingen / Germany
Contact: Dr. Uwe Sander, Dr. Gertraude Kerlen, Dr. Ina Siebert
Phone: +49.551.5024.144 or.150
Fax: +49.221.5024.400
E-mail: uwe.sander@iwf.de
URL: www.iwf.de
