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Objective Definition of multimedia Brief history of multimedia The market of multimedia technology and
applications
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Definition of multimedia Multimedia include
Text Picture Sound Full-motion video Interactivity
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Terminology in multimedia Information
Facts, ideas, beliefs and stories that when communicated, provide value to the receiver
Domain A domain in the multimedia world is a
relatively narrow or focused area of information or knowledge
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Terminology in multimedia Interactivity
A stimulus-response behavior in which a computer program presents options that the user can select from that lead to further options
Application A computer program that serves a specific
purpose or use E.g. word processor, spreadsheet
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Terminology in multimedia Content
Specific information for a multimedia product in the form of text, pictures, audio, and video
Developers Managers, designers, programmers, graphics
artists, and other skilled individuals who participate in the development of multimedia products
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Terminology in multimedia User (End user)
Individuals or groups who use and/or apply multimedia products for work or play
Authoring tools Software programs for developing and
delivering multimedia products Including programs for text and graphics
editing, audio and video capture and editing
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Terminology in multimedia Product
A completed multimedia product that is distributed for use by end user
Products are often sold to consumers via commercial outlets
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Advantages of Multimedia The benefits of multimedia include but are
not limited to : Training : CBT, CAL. Sales : electronic commerce. Communications : Internet, video
conferencing, transmission of digital images, telecommuting.
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Disadvantages of Multimedia Investment costs. Discuss authoring tools. Technical barriers. Social/psychological barriers. Legal problems eg copyright.
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Brief history of multimedia
Future…
1990
1980
Late 1970s 8-bit processors
CD-ROMLAN & WAN16-bit processorsDesktop Computers
32-bitprocessor
World Wide WebDigital Audio and Video
Graphical Operating SystemsWord Processors, SpreadsheetsAnd Graphics Software
Timeline of technology behind the creation of multimedia computers
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Brief history of multimedia Purpose of computer varies as time goes by
1960s: Single-purpose machine that solve complex mathematical problems
1970s: Terminals throughout an organization being used for publishing and information management
1980s: Personal word processors, spreadsheet and even game
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Brief history of multimedia In the mid 1980s and into 1990s, advanced
technology brought about: Faster desktop Increased working memory capacity in computers Higher data storage capacity in disk drivers and CD-
ROMs Digital audio and video Local and wide area networks that connected users to
the world
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Brief history of multimedia Applications of multimedia technology
Wide variety of games and reference products such as encyclopedias and cookbooks
Marketing presentations and training Interactive software programs assist students
in learning Enquires system in shopping malls
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Introduction to Multimedia
The market of multimedia technology and applications
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The market of multimedia technology and applications Multimedia technology and applications is
a rapid growing market The sale of CD-ROM, which are used to
deliver multimedia products The cost of state-of-art computer versus its
performance
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The market of multimedia technology and applications The result of better performance of computer but
the cost of a new computer has remained relatively constant More powerful computers for the same dollar amount More people buying computers More products being developed for computers Increased expectations for the kinds of things
computers can do, especially in the area of multimedia products
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The market of multimedia technology and applications Delivering multimedia content depends on
Storage space for content on the computer Creation of software programs that organize
and present the content
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The market of multimedia technology and applications The reason for CD-ROM as the storage
media for multimedia products Storage required for
Text: About 500 to 1,000 bytes Picture: About 300k to 1M bytes Audio (1 minute): About 2.5M bytes Video (1 minute): About 10M bytes
Storage of CD-ROM: About 650M bytes
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Multimedia Multimedia stand for any presentation that
involves two or more media, such as text, graphic, or sound.
In Interactive Multimedia, users can choose their own path through the presentation.
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Some popular graphics and multimedia software products
Computer-Aided Design (CAD)
Desktop Publishing (Professional)
Paint/Image Editing (Professional)
Video and Audio Editing
Multimedia Authoring
Web Page Authoring
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Desktop Publishing Software Enables you to design and produce
sophisticated documents that contain text, graphics, and brilliant colors
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Paint/Image Editing Software Used to create and modify graphical images Sometimes called Illustration Software
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Video and Audio Editing Software Video editing software allows you to modify a
segment of a video, called a clip Audio editing software allows you to modify
audio clips
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Multimedia Authoring Software Allows you to combine text, graphics, audio,
video, and animation into an interactive presentation