A slideshow presenter would be a poor choice of application to create a movie, but even with a smaller audience, there are lessons to be learned from those who have mastered the silver screen.

Simple animations in user interfaces are pleasing to the eye and enhance the overall experience.

Sounds have been present in web browsers for some time now, largely depending on plugins. Most users will be glad that the days of the autoplaying MIDI file are long gone, and most developers will be pleased that there will finally be a standard way to play sound files.