DI-SESS-81526D
Instructional MEDIA Package
This DID describes requirements for instructional media packages, encompassing visual, textual, and audio information essential for developing and presenting comprehensive training content, including fully integrated presentations.
Approval DateJune 26, 2024
AMSC NumberN10488
Preparing ActivityAS
Project NumberSESS-2024-021
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DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.
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The Instructional Media Package contains visual, textual, and audio information to be used in the development and presentation of training. It also includes the fully integrated instructional media presentation package.
This Data Item Description (DID) contains the preparation instructions for the content and format of the Instructional Media Package.
This DID contains the format, content, and intended use information for the data product resulting from the performance requirements described by 3.2.10 of MIL-PRF-29612B, and is applicable to the acquisition of training data products. Data product performance evaluation criteria is specified in 4.3.10 and 4.3.9 of MIL-PRF-29612B.
It is not intended that all the requirements contained herein be applied to every program or program phase. Any individual data requirement contained in this DID is subject to deletion tailoring.
Preparation Instructions
1Reference documents.None.
2Format.The contractor format is acceptable. The format of data contained within this DID is as follows:
2.1Standard digital data, when specified must be in compliance with the content and format requirements specified in the DoD Data Architecture (DDA) and the Defense Data Dictionary System (DDDS).The deliverable of the product required by this DID meets the intent and requirements of DODINST 5000.2.
2.2For Interactive Multimedia Instruction (IMI) products, government accepted industry format standards are acceptable.
2.3Still and motion audio-visual products shall conform to the product standards as set forth in the Society for Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE) standard for Television Analog Recording.
2.4Digital audio-visual products shall comply with the Job Task Analysis.
2.5Sharable Content Objects (SCO) as specified by the contract.
3Content.The Instructional Media Package shall contain the following:
3.1Front matter.The content of front matter shall be in accordance with Appendix A of MIL-PRF-29612B.
3.2Legal data.Legal data that relates to the production shall include:
3.2.1Music clearances and rights.
3.2.2Talent releases.
3.2.3Location releases.
3.2.4Intellectual property rights releases.
3.2.5Any type of release required for production, replication, modification, distribution, or reuse.
3.3Audiovisual production data.This data shall include the following:
3.3.1Treatment.The treatment is the general plan or approach to the production. The treatment shall be based upon the learning objectives of the instructional media audiovisual production, and shall describe the individual types of scripts to be used for the production, including:
3.3.1.1The title of the instructional media production.
3.3.1.2A scope of the production content or subject matter.
3.3.1.3Intended audience.
3.3.1.4Requirement, if any, for closed captioning.
3.3.1.5Proposed running time.
3.3.1.6Types of audiovisual instructional media and how they are to be used.
3.3.1.7Types of audio instructional media and how they are to be used.
3.3.1.8Identification of the instructional media as linear or interactive.
3.3.1.9A general description of the types of shots desired.
3.3.1.10Existing audiovisual materials to be used including titles, control numbers, reel numbers, and SMPTE time codes.Time code shall conform to the SMPTE standard for Television, Audio and Film - Time and Control Code.
3.3.1.11Identification of digital instructional materials used as file names or file format (e.g., Joint Photographic Experts Group (JPEG), Portable Document Format (PDF), etc.).
3.3.1.12A description of how the production will satisfy each learning objective.
3.3.1.13An initial outline of an IMI (which includes, but not limited to: Interactive Courseware (ICW), Computer Aided Instruction (CAI), Computer-based Training (CBT) Web-based Training (WBT)) unit of instruction, including an initial flow chart depicting major branching design.
3.3.2Scripts.This data shall include each scene or frame showing description, talent, props, audio, narration, sound effects, camera angle, image size, and shall include the following:
3.3.2.1Audio-visual script.This data shall include the following data:
3.3.2.1.1Title and identification number.
3.3.2.1.2Scene number, cross-referenced to script and storyboard.
3.3.2.1.3Scene description (including, when required, location, sets, talent, wardrobe, properties, stage directions, special effects, graphics and animation or art, and camera directions).Indicate whether the scene has sound or is silent.
3.3.2.1.4Description of scenes to be shot shall identify the visual displayed still, motion, and sequence.This description shall identify the primary and secondary subjects in separate and split screen video. Character generations to be mixed with the video and simulation sequence number for each shot in the order that the video will be presented shall also be identified.
3.3.2.1.5A description of special effects (e.g., animation, overlays, inserts, highlight, digitized video, computer generated video graphics, and animation).
3.3.2.1.6A description of words or text displayed in a visual.
3.3.2.1.7A description of character generator text and description.
3.3.2.1.8A description of any simulation attributes used in the video.
3.3.2.1.9A description of camera directions to include:
3.3.2.1.9.1Type of shot.
3.3.2.1.9.2Camera movement.
3.3.2.1.9.3Visual angle.
3.3.2.1.9.4Special equipment required (e.g., dollies, sound booms, special lenses, smoke generators).
3.3.2.1.10A description of the type of scene transition.
3.3.2.1.11A description of the audio portion of the audiovisual script shall include the following:
3.3.2.1.11.1Details and suggested relationships to enhance the visual message.
3.3.2.1.11.2Identification of silence breaks on edits.
3.3.2.1.11.3A description of on or off camera, narration, music, and sound effects.
3.3.2.1.12A description of existing audio-visual materials to be used including titles, control numbers, reel numbers, and SMPTE time codes.Time codes shall conform to the SMPTE standard for Television, Audio and Film - Time and Control Code. Include special requirements and conditions that must exist for the correct shot presentation (e.g., equipment switch configurations, specific operational conditions).
3.3.2.1.13A description of digital instructional materials used as file names or file format (e.g., JPEG, PDF).
3.3.2.1.14Additional comments and directions.
3.3.2.2Audio only scripts.This data shall include:
3.3.2.2.1The directions necessary for production of the audio only instructional material.
3.3.2.2.2A description of the contents of the program (e.g., which can include words of narration, character treatment, music, sound effects, pauses or stops).
3.3.2.2.3The audio script title, classification, listening requirements, preparing and procuring activity, and date produced.
3.3.3Storyboards.This data shall be provided to represent each scene within the script.(Storyboards are rough sketches of the way each scene or shot will appear in the final production, and provide guidance for positioning talent, properties, and camera.) The storyboard shall include the following data:
3.3.3.1Visual representation (e.g., artwork, photography, line drawing, camera angle, stage direction, special effects, editing transitions, graphics and animation, text, lighting).
3.3.3.2Audio requirements (e.g., narration, dialogue, sound effects, music, ambient sound, talent direction).
3.3.3.3Scene numbers which are consistent with the script.Each storyboard shall be cross-referenced to the specific action point in the applicable flow diagrams it supports.
3.3.3.4Support material relationship which identifies and cross-references any shared or related course material and courses.
3.3.3.5Additional storyboard data required for IMI products as follows:
3.3.3.5.1Detailed computer programming instructions for interaction, branching and courseware performance.
3.3.3.5.2Description of shot shall identify the visual displayed still, motion, and sequence.The description shall identify the primary and additional subjects in separate and split screen video. Character generations to be mixed with the video shall also be identified. Provide simulation sequence number for each shot in the order that the video will be presented.
3.3.3.5.3Special effects (e.g., animation, overlays, inserts, highlight, digitized video, computer generated video graphics, and animation).
3.3.3.5.4Editing transition and type (e.g., wipe, dissolve, fade to black, fade from black).
3.3.3.5.5Words or text displayed in a visual.
3.3.3.5.6Character generator text and description.
3.3.3.5.7SMPTE time code shall identify the actual location of the shot on the premaster video using SMPTE time code.(This data can be added to the storyboard during or after the video production requirement.)
3.3.3.5.8Linear play, start and stop frame in SMPTE time code.
3.3.3.5.9Resource video used.
3.3.3.5.10Description of resource video used shall describe special requirements and conditions that must exist for the correct shot presentation (e.g., equipment switch configurations, specific operational conditions).
3.3.3.5.11A description of any simulation attributes used in the video.
3.3.3.5.12Test item data shall include the following:
3.3.3.5.12.1Test item stem text.
3.3.3.5.12.2Test item distractors.
3.3.3.5.12.3A description of student feedback.
3.3.3.5.12.4A description of student remediation.
3.3.3.5.12.5A description of Course Management System (CMS) capability.
3.3.3.5.12.6A description of Learning Management System (LMS) capability.
3.3.3.5.13Additional comments and directions.
3.3.4Audio scene data.This data shall identify and describe the audio requirements for each scene as follows:
3.3.4.1Audio track and channels (default for monaural productions is audio channel 1 (left channel)).
3.3.4.2Second language used and dedicated audio track.
3.3.4.3Compressed or still frame audio used.
3.3.4.4Music cuts.
3.3.4.5Ambient sound.
3.3.4.6Signature characteristics and sound effects used.
3.3.4.7Narrative dialogue.
3.3.4.8Sampling rates.
3.3.5Audio-visual production plan.This data shall provide information for the coordination required for video production as follows:
3.3.5.1Equipment resources needed, including Government-Furnished Property (GFP), Government-Furnished Information (GFI), and GovernmentFurnished Equipment (GFE).
3.3.5.2Video shot list.
3.3.5.2.1Shot sequence order of motion and still frame shots.
3.3.5.2.2Schedule listing availability of times to shoot.
3.3.5.3A milestone chart of important production dates.
3.3.6Prototype audiovisual.This data shall be assembled from audiovisual footage or computer-generated audio and video files in accordance with the treatment and related scripts and shall demonstrate how the treatment and related scripts are used to produce the required audiovisual materials.
3.3.7Edit Decision List (EDL).The EDL shall provide information on assembly of the first cut or master audiovisual by the audiovisual editor after completion of audiovisual edits. The EDL shall contain the following:
3.3.7.1Approved script number.
3.3.7.2Edit sequence number that identifies the order in which the edits were performed, determined by edit sequence on the premaster or master video.
3.3.7.3Video resource reel number.
3.3.7.4Resource video SMPTE time codes for start and end of each scene.
3.3.7.5Each video edit description shall include digital data frame edits, and beginning and ending SMPTE time codes.Time code shall conform to the SMPTE standard for Television, Audio and Film - Time and Control Code.
3.3.7.6Audio instructions on the video EDL shall be broken down by track, and shall include location by track number, start and stop time, and scene.
3.3.8Original video material.Shall include all original footage recorded and all computer-generated video files.
3.3.9Adjunctive material.Adjunctive material shall provide data that enhances and provides additional support to training that cannot be provided by the primary media.
3.3.10Program media.Program media shall consist of all materials (e.g., software, firmware) necessary to execute the training system.
3.4IMI directions.This data shall include the required information and directions for the director, programmer, and instructional designer which will be presented by the content media. (Not required for audiovisual productions.)
3.5Programming requirements for graphics and animation.This data shall identify and describe the programming requirements for graphics and animation, and shall include:
3.5.1Type of input and output devices (e.g., joystick, light pen, mouse, touch panel, graphics and animation tablet, keyboard, optical digitizer, trackball, bar code reader, printer).
3.5.2Frame number.
3.5.3Frame type with required logic.
3.5.3.1Alphanumeric in visuals.
3.5.3.2Graphics used.
3.5.3.3Animation used.
3.5.3.4Background colors to include color register number, and the font, size and color of text.
3.5.4Visual angle of information presented.
3.5.5Composite of visual display.
3.5.6Program flow.
3.5.7Display flow/sequence.
3.5.8Software application and version number used to develop the original media file.
3.5.9Additional comments and directions.
3.6Instructional media data files.The instructional media data files contain the design, development and programming data, and adjunctive materials required to maintain instructional media and provide life cycle support for the training system. This data shall contain the following:
3.6.1Instructional media generation programs and files.This data shall consist of the application software programs used to design, develop, run and maintain the electronic programs. The generation programs are required to update design and development documentation and the course over its life cycle. The generation programs shall consist of the application software package and associated user documentation, and shall be provided in the exact version(s) used to produce the instructional media. The following instructional media programs and files shall be provided:
3.6.1.1Flow diagram generation program.
3.6.1.2Script storyboard generation program.
3.6.1.3Instructional media authoring language.
3.6.1.4Instructional media authoring system.
3.6.1.5Instructional generation, video management, and manipulation programs to include:
3.6.1.5.1Media graphics.
3.6.1.5.2Animation generation.
3.6.1.5.3Video management.
3.6.1.5.4Video manipulation.
3.6.1.5.5Audio development programs.
3.6.1.6Provide an explanation of the set-up routine and installation files to include the set-up parameters.
3.6.1.7Provide an index or listing of all files, by topic, contained on Compact Disk-Read Only Memory (CD-ROM) or other storage medium.
3.6.1.8Uninstall program.
3.6.2Courseware data files.This data shall contain all courseware content and structure data files generated and produced using the Government provided or approved authoring language/system, and data files produced using instructional media support software. The files shall be in order and format structure compatible with the development package. Data files shall reflect debugging corrections and shall run unmodified on specified media delivery system(s) with run-time programs. The data files shall include the following data:
3.6.2.1The data files which contain:
3.6.2.1.1Lesson text displays and overlays.
3.6.2.1.2Graphics and animation displays and overlays.
3.6.2.1.3Video displays, both motion and still.
3.6.2.1.4Audio tracks.
3.6.2.1.5Still frame audio.
3.6.2.2The data files which control:
3.6.2.2.1Lesson text displays and overlays.
3.6.2.2.2Graphics and animation displays and overlays.
3.6.2.2.3Video displays, both motion and still.
3.6.2.2.4Audio tracks.
3.6.2.2.5Still frame audio.
3.6.2.3The data files which control Electronic Performance Support System (EPSS) functions.
3.6.3Lesson logic data files.This data shall include the following:
3.6.3.1Logic data files which define:
3.6.3.1.1Trainee performance requirements.
3.6.3.1.2Trainee response requirements.
3.6.3.1.3Criteria for altering the lesson presentation based upon trainee performance and response evaluation.
3.6.3.2Logic data files which control:
3.6.3.2.1Sequence in which screens are displayed.
3.6.3.2.2Sequence or pace of lesson presentation based upon trainee performance and response evaluation.
3.6.3.3Logic data files which contain:
3.6.3.3.1Scoring and evaluation criteria for trainee responses and performance.
3.6.3.3.2CMS and LMS trainee identification performance and response records to include:
3.6.3.3.2.1The maximum score or total number that the student could have achieved.
3.6.3.3.2.2The minimum score the student could have achieved.
3.6.3.3.2.3The passing score as determined outside the lesson.
3.6.3.3.2.4Indication of when the comment is made.
3.6.3.3.2.5Indication of when the student entered the lesson segment.
3.6.3.3.2.6Amount of time the student is allowed to have in the current attempt of the lesson.
3.6.3.3.2.7An indication of how or why the student left the lesson.
3.6.3.3.2.8The reason a student departed an element in the lesson.
3.6.3.3.2.9Judgment of the student's response.
3.6.3.3.2.10Identifies if the student's comments on a lesson can be collected and made available by the LMS in a separate file.
3.6.3.3.2.11Indication of whether the student has been in the lesson before.
3.6.3.3.2.12How long the student spent in the element.
3.6.3.3.2.13Number of times the student has been in or previously used the lesson.
3.6.3.3.2.14Identification of student-related information that may be used to change the behavior of the lesson.
3.6.3.3.2.15Indicates suitability of preferences to current lesson.
3.6.3.3.2.16Pace of content delivery.
3.6.3.3.2.17Indication of when the interaction is available to the student.
3.6.3.3.2.18What the lesson is to do when the maximum time allowed is exceeded.
3.6.3.3.2.19Data related to each try.
3.6.3.3.2.20Indication of which category of interaction is recorded.
3.6.3.3.2.21How the system judges the described response.
3.6.4Portability commands.A list of commands and interface mechanisms used to ensure portability shall be provided.
3.6.5Developmental source material.Development source materials are those design and development materials which contain information necessary for future updates to the courseware and design and development documents. This data shall include the following:
3.6.5.1The uncompiled source code and object code of each support software routine.
3.6.5.2A description of each routine's purpose and function.The description shall include applicable command sets and variables.
3.6.5.3Complete instructions for using and changing each routine.
3.6.5.4Identification of the computer language used to develop support software shall include the specific release version and manufacturer of the language compiler.When more than one language is used, identification information shall be provided for each.
3.6.5.5A reference matrix of support software routines to course modules/lessons where the routine is used.
3.6.5.6A reference matrix that identifies hyperlinks within and among courseware files.
3.6.5.7A definition of each term, acronym, abbreviation, mnemonic, and symbol used within design and development documents, plans, and training program materials.
3.6.5.8The identification of all delivery devices which are capable of running the delivered courseware version(s).The list shall identify the specific device configuration and capabilities required for the courseware version. The applicable configuration list shall include a description of the delivery system functions relative to the operational system, environment, and transportability of each module and lesson.
3.6.5.9A complete listing of publications, technical data, and other reference materials used and required to design, develop, and use the courseware.The references shall be listed alphanumerically and include the exact publication dates and versions/editions of the basic document and all incorporated changes. Listed references shall be cross-referenced to the applicable courses, modules, and lessons.
3.6.5.10The identification of sources where technical assistance can be obtained for design and development issues.
3.6.5.11Software licensing and fee requirements.
3.6.6Transportability and maintainability data.This data contains information necessary for running files that have been compressed, and other unique characteristics necessary for operating, configuration management, and life cycle maintenance of courseware. This data shall include the following:
3.6.6.1A summary description of the compressed file.
3.6.6.2Type of target computer required.
3.6.6.3Target computer operating system required.
3.6.6.4Target computer video driver requirements.
3.6.6.5Video driver installation description.
3.6.6.6Video driver uninstall description.
3.6.6.7Type of video compression (e.g., Audio Visual Interleave (AVI), Motion Joint Photographic Experts Group (MJPEG), Motion Pictures Expert Group (MPEG)).
3.6.6.8Description of video color palette impact.
3.6.6.9Video color palette file name.
3.6.6.10Video compression codex (e.g., Indeo, Cinpac).
3.6.6.11Video file data as follows:
3.6.6.11.1File name.
3.6.6.11.2File size.
3.6.6.11.3Length of clip.
3.6.6.11.4Frames per second.
3.6.6.11.5Interleaf ratio.
3.6.6.11.6Window size.
3.6.6.12Internet, intranet, and extranet delivery requirements as follows:
3.6.6.12.1Special browser requirements.
3.6.6.12.2Browser limitations.
3.6.6.12.3Video viewer requirements.
3.6.6.12.4Plug-in requirements.
3.6.6.12.5Source code requirements.
3.6.6.12.6Audio player requirements.
3.6.6.13Audio data as follows:
3.6.6.13.1Bit depth.
3.6.6.13.2Sampling rate.
3.6.6.13.3Type (e.g., stereo, mono).
3.6.6.14Animation file data as follows:
3.6.6.14.1A summary description of the animation.
3.6.6.14.2Caption.
3.6.6.14.3Font.
3.6.6.14.4Special effects.
3.6.6.14.5Source animation file name.
3.6.6.14.6Animation type.
3.6.6.14.7Type of beginning and ending transitions.
3.6.6.14.8Restrictions on use.
3.6.6.15Graphics file data as follows:
3.6.6.15.1A summary description of the graphic.
3.6.6.15.2File name.
3.6.6.15.3Type of file (e.g., Tag Image File Format (TIFF), JPEG, Graphics Interface Format (GIF), Bit Map (BMP)).
3.6.6.15.4Archive file type (e.g., native drawing format).
3.6.6.15.5Caption.
3.6.6.15.6Restrictions on use.
3.6.6.16Courseware flow chart.
3.7Advanced Distributed Learning (ADL) requirements.Requirements for ADL shall support accessibility, interoperability, durability, reusability, adaptability, and affordability of courseware content.
3.7.1Courseware interoperability.Training materials interoperability data shall provide information concerning the capability of training materials to be used in a variety of training management systems as follows:
3.7.1.1SCO data that identifies the following:
3.7.1.1.1Electronic broadcast and transmission specifications applied.
3.7.1.1.2Metadata tags that will support courseware object interoperability across platforms and systems, reusability, and Internet protocol compatibility.
3.7.1.2A listing of CSF hierarchy, sub-structure, sequencing, global properties, assignable units, external references, and metadata tagging conventions and values that supports the capability for operating the course using a specific LMS.
3.7.2Training portal infrastructure support.This data shall provide software required for administrators, developers, instructors, and students in an ADL environment to include:
3.7.2.1An LMS (i.e., the primary interface for administrative functions of the training site).
3.7.2.2A CMS (i.e., enables the direct interaction between the student and the courseware and is the presentation interface for the course).
3.7.2.3Courseware development/authoring tools (i.e., provides a means for developing course content and maintaining that content).
3.7.2.4Communication tools (i.e., used to enable instructor-to-student and student-to-student interaction (in both synchronous and asynchronous modes)).
3.7.2.5Resource references (i.e., links to library and reference sources).
3.7.2.6A description of hardware requirements and specifications required to operate the training portal infrastructure support software.
3.8Standard digital data.Standard digital data shall be delivered for the Standard Data Elements (SDEs).
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