Day 3
Day 3
Day 3
Topics:
Multimedia
Uses of Multimedia
Advantages/Disadvantages of Multimedia
Elements of Multimedia
Linear Vs.Non-Linear
Importance of Multimedia
What is Multimedia?
References Entertainment
The use of Multimedia
Technology
1. Is easy to use.
2. Enhancement of Text Only Messages
3. Improves over Traditional Audio-Video Presentations
4. Gains and Holds Attention
5. Good for “computer-phobics”
6. Multimedia is Entertaining as Well as Educational
7. Cost-effective
8. Trendy
Disadvantages of
Multimedia
1. Expensive
2. Not always easy to configure
3. Requires special hardware
4. Not always compatible
The Basic Elements of
Multimedia
Text
Graphic
Animation
Video
Audio
The Basic Elements of
Multimedia
TEXT
characters that are used to create words,
sentences, and paragraphs.
Number: 0 – 9
Special characters: . , ; : „ “
Symbols: @ # $ & *
The Basic Elements of
Multimedia
The use of Text
Heading / Title
Bullet / list
Paragraph
Scrolling text
Navigation
Text as graphics
The Basic Elements of
Multimedia
Graphics
A digital representation of non-text
information, such as a drawing, chart, or
photograph.
The Basic Elements of
Multimedia
To add emphasis
Direct attention
Illustrate concepts
Provide background content
The Basic Elements of
Multimedia
To attract attention
To inform about the state of process
Demonstrations
Interactive simulations
The Basic Elements of
Multimedia
Video
Video is the technology of electronically capturing,
recording, processing, storing, transmitting, and
reconstructing a sequence of still images representing
scenes in motion.
The Basic Elements of
Multimedia
The use of Video
The embedding of video in multimedia applications is a powerful
way to convey information which can incorporate a personal
element which other media lack.
Promoting television shows, films, or other non-computer media
that traditionally have used trailers in their advertising.
Giving users an impression of a speaker‟s personality.
Showing things that move. For example a clip from a motion
picture. Product demos of physical products are also well suited
for video.
The Basic Elements of
Multimedia
Advantages of Digital Video
One of the advantages of digitized video is that it can be
easily edited.
The video is stored as a standard computer file.
Software motion video does not require specialized
hardware for playback.
Digital video requires neither a video board in the computer
nor an external device (which adds extra costs and
complexity) such as a videodisc player.
Long-lasting.
The Basic Elements of
Multimedia
Disadvantages of Digital Video
Requires large storage capacity devices.
Copies can be made illegally.
Need fast computer system for playback and capture.
Requires knowledge of digital compression
technology.
The Basic Elements of
Multimedia
Sound
Sound is the best way to attract
attention.
Often audio provides the only
effective way to convey an idea,
elicit an emotion, or dramatize
point.
Sounds also can be combined in a
multimedia presentation to provide
information and enhance the other
media being presented.
The Basic Elements of
Multimedia
The use of Sound
Music
Background
Attention grabber
Sound effect
Speech
Narration
Instruction
Categorization
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