MULTIMEDIA

Multimedia for Info. Professional

IMS 553
Introduction to Multimedia
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Content
 Terminology
 Elements
 Advantages
 Building Blocks
 Usage of Multimedia
 Characteristics
Introduction to Multimedia
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Content (cont..)
 Computer Specifications
 Computer Accessories
 Software
 Multimedia Development Process
 Story Board

 Multimedia Development Team

Terminology
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Multimedia
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Interactive Multimedia
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Multimedia Developer
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Multimedia Project
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Multimedia Linear
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Multimedia Non Linear
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Multimedia Computer
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Distributed Multimedia
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Multimedia

 An integration of text, graphics, audio, animation

and video in digital environment

 The seamless integration of data, text, image of all

kinds and sound within a single digital environment
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Multimedia (cont..)

 The use of computer to present and

combine text, graphics, audio and video
with links and tools that let user navigate,
interact, create and communicate
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Interactive Multimedia

 The multimedia that allow users to

browse forward and backward or
control on their own.
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Multimedia Developer

 The parties that are responsible in

integrating multimedia elements to
becoming a useful presentation
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Multimedia Project

 An application or courseware or message in

multimedia form and presented through
computer
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Multimedia Linear

 A multimedia presentation that

presented autorun
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Multimedia Non Linear

 A multimedia presentation that is fully

controlled and interactive
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Multimedia Computer

 A computer system that fulfill the

gazetted specification and using special
logos
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Distributed Multimedia

Text

Network
Audio

Image

Video
Animation
Multimedia Elements
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Text
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Graphics
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Image
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Audio
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Animation
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Video
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Text
 The actual written characters/words
or the form of characters, special
symbols, sign

 Printed text
 Scanned text
 Electronic text
 Hypertext
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Graphics

 The picture or the illustration, drawing or diagram

 Bitmaps
 Vector images
 Clipart
 Digitized pictures
 Hyperpictures
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Image

 An optical reproduction of an
object
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Audio
 Anything involved with hearing
and sight
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Sound
 Something that can be heard; an
audible level of noise
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Audio (cont..)

 MIDI – Musical Instruments Digital

Interface
 Audio CD
 CD Plus, CD Extra and Enhanced CD
 MP3
 Hyperaudio
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Animation

 The use of computer to create

movement on the screen

 Frame Animation
 Vector Animation
 Computational Animation
 Morphing
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Video

 The motion picture, and the rich and

lively resource

 Live Video Feeds

 Video Tape
 Video Disc
 Digital Video
Advantages of Multimedia
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Changing the nature of reading
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Ability to link to another document
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Deliver info through multiple mediums
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Provide the search facilities
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Attractive by using multiple mediums
Multimedia Building Blocks
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Texts
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Graphics
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Audio
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Video
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Animation
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Texts

 Text Format
 Text Scrolling
 Special Effect
 Text (Font) Type and Size
 Character Format
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Graphics

 Illustration to explain concept

 Chart of illustrate & summarize numerical data
 Simulation of environments
 Description of Process
 Description of organizational structures
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Audio

 To accompany/support
visual/textual presentation
 To be placed according to needs
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Video

 To be displayed to deliver
message/support the presentation
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Animation

 Tweening

 A traditional animation term describe the process

where a lead animator draws only the frames
while assistants draw the frames in between. It is
useful for moving sprites, rotating, shifting color
or changing size and blend settings
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Animation (cont..)

 Frame-By-Frame

 The process of manually changing an

image every frame in an animation.
Usage of Multimedia
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Business
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Education/School
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Home
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Public
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Business
 To make business more effective

 Presentation
 Training
 Marketing
 Advertisement
 Demonstration
 Databases
 Catalogue
 Communication
Usage of Multimedia ( cont.. )

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Education/School

 To change learning process

 
 Encyclopedias,
 Subjects References
Usage of Multimedia ( cont.. )
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Home

 To fulfill daily entertainment needs

 Internet
 CD-I
 Computer Games
Usage of Multimedia ( cont.. )
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Public

 To ensure public facilities

 
 Information kiosk
 Booking product
 Location map
 Current activities
 Trip scheduling
 Transport guidance
Characteristics
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Message
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Design
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Audio/Video
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Entertainment
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Interactivity
Characteristics ( cont.. )

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Message

 Delivered
 Delivered in best way and
understood
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Design

 Text- clear, logical flow, readable

 Graphics & Animation- comfortable
style, right color
 Smooth display, good quality
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Audio/Video

 Suitable audio and video

 Suitable audio and video display
 Smooth display
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Entertainment

 Entertain users
 Guiding users to the flow
 Assisting in recalling events
 Easy to use
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Interactivity

 Ability to absorb/accept
comment/question
 Ability to record users info
 Ability to respond quickly