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MPT 1203: TECNOLOGY & MEDIA DESIGN

CONTENT OUTLINE
1 2 3 4 5 Graphics in Multimedia Graphics Category Graphics Quality Graphics File Formats Graphics Software Planning and Developing Graphics
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MULTIMEDIA ELEMENTS : GRAPHICS

Department of Educational Multimedia Faculty of Education, UTM

MPT 1203: TECNOLOGY & MEDIA DESIGN

INTRODUCTION
Graphic or image is the graphical and visual representation of some information that can be displayed on a computer screen or printed out. A graphic can be a: Chart Drawing Painting Photograph Logo Navigation button Diagram
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INTRODUCTION

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INTRODUCTION
Graphics can: Illustrate or demonstrate procedures Clarify data Convey ideas Tell T ll stories t i Add visual appeal Persuade Expression of emotion and feeling Graphics also show us the prominent features of the objects that they represent.
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INTRODUCTION
Advantages of using graphics image: Convey a lot of information quickly Add visual simulation and colour Can communicate across language borders Enhance E h other th media di

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INTRODUCTION
Disadvantages of using graphics image:

COMPUTER GRAPHIC / DIGITAL GRAPHIC

Most natural images employ analog media. To be useful to computers, they must be converted to the digital domain. A digital image/graphic is a picture that may be stored in, displayed on, or otherwise processed by a computer. When pictures are stored in digital form, it is relatively easy to modify an image by altering one or more pixels.
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Do not provide in-depth explanations Graphics rarely suffice to convey a whole message in business, technical or safety settings. Can be misinterpreted Graphics should be used carefully to make sure the message is not ambiguous or cryptic.

MPT 1203: TECNOLOGY & MEDIA DESIGN

GRAPHICS IN MULTIMEDIA OR WEB APPLICATION

GRAPHICS IN MULTIMEDIA & WEB APPLICATIONS

Graphics are an element that virtually all multimedia and web applications include. Graphics play an important part in multimedia and web application: Navigation User interface components Background Help systems Clip art Graphical images - used to add emphasis, direct attention, illustrate concepts, and provide background content. 10
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Department of Educational Multimedia Faculty of Education, UTM

GRAPHICS IN MULTIMEDIA & WEB APPLICATIONS

GRAPHICS IN MULTIMEDIA & WEB APPLICATIONS

As user interface and button or icon for exploring purpose

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As screen background

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GRAPHICS IN MULTIMEDIA & WEB APPLICATIONS

GRAPHICS IN MULTIMEDIA & WEB APPLICATIONS

As a chart or diagram

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With photograph, mesage can be deliver effectively

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GRAPHICS IN MULTIMEDIA & WEB APPLICATIONS

MPT 1203: TECNOLOGY & MEDIA DESIGN

OBTAINING A DIGITAL IMAGE

With photograph, mesage can be deliver effectively

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OBTAINING DIGITAL IMAGE

Below are some methods for obtaining a digital image:
Digital camera Scanning Editing existing digital images Paint or drawing programs Created from abstract data (e.g. math function plot) Rendered from a scene description Using Photo CDs ClipArt Gallery Download over the Internet Use screen capture (Print Screen)

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Dr. Jamalludin Harun Department of Educational Multimedia Faculty of Education, UTM

jharun@utm.my

Faculty of Education, UTM