Chapter one exploring the world of multimedia

Exploring the World of Multimedia
Chapter 1
What is multimedia?
Multimedia is the integration of text, still and moving images, and sound by means of computer technology.
Words in Multimedia
Words can be:
Written
Spoken
Sung
Images in Multimedia
Images can be:
Drawings
Charts
Diagrams
Paintings
Photographs
Buttons
Animation or video
Sound in Multimedia
Sound, also called audio, can be:
Voice-over or narration
Sound effects
Music
Video in Multimedia
Video can be:
Live
Recorded
Multimedia Productions
What are the types of multimedia productions?
Presentations
Tutorials
Games
Simulations
Web pages
What are presentations?
Presentations are sequences of slides, also called pages or screens, that usually incorporate text, sound, graphics, and animation.
Presentations
Used by:
Businesses to present information
Teachers or students in classrooms
What are tutorials?
Tutorials are computer-based instructions that teach skills or procedures.
Tutorials
Can be used by:
Businesses to train their employees
Schools and colleges to teach or review subject matter
What are simulations?
Simulations are computer-based models of real-life situations.
Simulations
Can be used for:
Training
Entertaining
Informing
InformingGa
mes
Can be used for:
Entertaining
Training
Web Pages
Can be used for:
Entertainment
Information
Training
Reference
Research
The Development of Multimedia
Graphics
drawing  painting  photography  digital photography
Audio
speech  music  recording sound and music  broadcasting
Movies and Television
film  video  digital video
Computer Technology
Computers have become smaller, cheaper, and more powerful.
Desktop computers
Laptop computers
Personal digital assistants (PDAs)
The Value of Multimedia in Society
Multimedia has become a valuable resource for education, business, and leisure and recreation.
Uses of Multimedia
Education
To learn in new and stimulating ways
Business
To share resources, deliver information, train employees, and advertise goods and services
Leisure and Recreation
To play video games, surf the Internet, and plan leisure time