3. Unit No.1: Introduction to Multimedia
Objectives:
Outline what multimedia is, its uses and
the skills required for MM projects.
Topics:
Definitions and Terms,
Uses of MM, and
MM Skills.
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Definitions and Terms: There is no strict
definition for multimedia term, here are
some definitions.
Def1: Multimedia is any combination of text,
graphic , art, sound, animation, and video
delivered to you by computer or other electronic
means. It is richly presented feeling.
Multimedia excites eyes, ears, fingertips, and,
most importantly, the head.
5. Def 2:
Describe any application or technology that
can be used to represent :
Text, image, sound, animation, video.
Def3:
Using a combination of moving pictures,
sound, music and words especially in
computer or entertainment.
Def 4 .Multimedia is every thing you can hear or see.
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Definitions and Terms: cont…
There are three types of MM Products:
interactive multimedia: (MM as described
above), When you allow an end user -the
viewer of a multimedia project- to control what
and when the elements are delivered.
When you provide a structure of linked
elements through which the user can navigate,
interactive multimedia becomes hypermedia.
None Interactive Multimedia: is called linear
Multimedia , When you not allow an end user -the viewer of a
multimedia project- to control what and when the elements are
delivered ( like TV).
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Where to Use Multimedia…
“Studies indicate that if use multimedia in
learning (example : English subject ) in contrast
with traditional learning(without MM) the
throughput will be 3:1”
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Where to Use Multimedia…
Multimedia in Business:
Business applications for multimedia include:
presentations, training, marketing,
advertising, product demos, databases, catalogues,
and networked, Games.
communications.
Voice mail and video conferencing.
Medicine , Mining , Military Purposes , etc.
Multimedia is playing a vital role in our life
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Where to Use Multimedia…
“Multimedia in Schools
Schools are perhaps the most needy
destination for multimedia
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Where to Use Multimedia…
“Multimedia at Home (Home Design)
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Where to Use Multimedia…
Multimedia in Public Places:
In hotels, train stations, shopping malls,
museums, and grocery stores…etc
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Virtual Reality…
At the convergence of technology and creative
invention in multimedia is Virtual Reality (VR).
In VR, your cyberspace is made up of many
thousands of geometric objects plotted in three-
dimensional space: the more objects and the
more points that describe the objects, the
higher the resolution and the more realistic your
view.
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Making Multimedia…
You need HW, SW, & good ideas to make MM
To make good MM you need talent and Skills.
The Stages of a MM Project:
Planning and costing.
Designing and producing.
Testing.
Delivering.
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Making Multimedia…
You need HW, SW, & good ideas to make MM
To make good MM you need talent and Skills.
The Stages of a MM Project
Planning and costing
Designing and producing
Testing
Delivering
So…..What you need
HW + SW + Creativity + Organization.
….more details …