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Multimedia is a combination of different media types like text, graphics, audio, video and animation that is delivered interactively. The key elements of multimedia are text, graphics, audio, video and animation. Multimedia can be linear with no user interaction or non-linear with user control. Authoring tools are used to develop multimedia content. Multimedia has various applications in business, education, entertainment and more. Common multimedia products include briefing products, reference products, databases, education/training products, kiosks and entertainment/games.
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- 1. Introduction to Multimedia SMM 2005 Fatimah Khalid Jabatan Multimedia, FSKTM, UPM fatimahk@fsktm.upm.edu.my 03-89466528
- 2. What is Multimedia? Derived from the word “Multi” and “Media” Multi Many, Multiple, Media Tools that is used to represent or do a certain things, delivery medium, a form of mass communication – newspaper, magazine / tv. Distribution tool & information presentation – text, graphic, voice, images, music and etc.
- 3. Definition of Multimedia Multimedia is a combination of text, graphic, sound, animation, and video that is delivered interactively to the user by electronic or digitally manipulated means. GRAPHIC TEXT VIDEO AUDIO ANIMATION
- 4. Elements of Multimedia GRAPHIC TEXT TEXT VIDEO AUDIO ANIMATION A broad term for something that contains words to express something. Text is the most basic element of multimedia. A good choice of words could help convey the intended message to the users (keywords). Used in contents, menus, navigational buttons
- 6. Elements of Multimedia GRAPHIC TEXT GRAPHIC VIDEO AUDIO ANIMATION Two-dimensional figure or illustration Could be produced manually (by drawing, painting, carving, etc.) or by computer graphics technology. Used in multimedia to show more clearly what a particular information is all about (diagrams, picture).
- 8. Elements of Multimedia GRAPHIC TEXT AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO ANIMATION Produced by vibration, as perceived by the sense of hearing. In multimedia, audio could come in the form of speech, sound effects and also music score.
- 10. Elements of Multimedia GRAPHIC TEXT ANIMATION VIDEO AUDIO ANIMATION The illusion of motion created by the consecutive display of images of static elements. In multimedia, animation is used to further enhance / enriched the experience of the user to further understand the information conveyed to them.
- 12. Elements of Multimedia GRAPHIC TEXT VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO ANIMATION Is the technology of capturing, recording, processing, transmitting, and reconstructing moving pictures. Video is more towards photo realistic image sequence / live recording as in comparison to animation. Video also takes a lot of storage space. So plan carefully before you are going to use it.
- 13. Interactive Multimedia When the user is given the option of controlling the elements. Hyper Media A combination of hypertext, graphics, audio, video, (linked elements) and interactivity culminating in a complete, non-linear computer-based experience.
- 15. Example Hyper Media Main Page 1. Video link 2. Image link 3. Audio Link
- 16. Linear VS Non-Linear LINEAR A Multimedia Project is identified as Linear when: It is not interactive User have no control over the content that is being showed to them. Example: A movie A non-interactive lecture / demo show
- 17. Linear VS Non-Linear NON-LINEAR A Multimedia Project is identified as Non-Linear when: It is interactive Users have control over the content that is being showed to them. Users are given navigational control Example: Games Courseware Interactive CD
- 18. Authoring Tools Use to merge multimedia elements (text, audio, graphic, animation, video) into a project. Designed to manage individual multimedia elements and provide user interaction (if required).
- 19. Authoring Tools Example: Macromedia Authorware Macromedia Director Macromedia Flash Microsoft Power Point
- 20. Importance of Multimedia There are a number of fields where multimedia could be of use. Examples are: Business Education Entertainment Home Public Places
- 21. Importance of Multimedia Business Use and Applications Sales / Marketing Presentation Trade show production Staff Training Application Company Kiosk
- 22. Importance of Multimedia Education Use and Applications Courseware / Simulations E-Learning / Distance Learning Information Searching
- 23. Importance of Multimedia Entertainment Use and Applications Games (Leisure / Educational) Movies Video on Demand Online
- 24. Importance of Multimedia Home Use and Applications Television Satellite TV SMS services (chats, voting, reality TV)
- 25. Importance of Multimedia Public Places Use and Applications Information Kiosk Smart Cards, Security
- 26. Multimedia Products 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Briefing Products Reference Products Database Products Education and Training Products Kiosk Entertainment and Games
- 27. Multimedia Products Briefing Products • Small, straightforward, linear products used to present information quickly and concisely. • Characteristic of briefing product: Short Development Cycle Limited Number of Presentations Usage of text to present information with limited use of graphic, audio and video. Have few navigational controls. (mouse click and button press to move from one page to another) Content and the format are suitable for the audience and fulfill the purpose of the presentation. 1/2
- 28. Multimedia Products Briefing Products • Good briefing presentation depends on: The understanding of the presented subject. Seamless integration of content. Consistent layout • Example: Corporate Presentation Sales Presentation Educational Lectures 2/2
- 29. Multimedia Products Reference Products • Often used for answering specific questions or for general browsing of information. (stored on CD/ DVD ROM) • Characteristic of reference product: • Used by wide range of user (small – adult) Have navigational menu, book marking, searching, printing utility 2 Basic classes of reference product: Generalized Content (dictionary/encyclopedia) Broad treatment of content at a limited depth Detailed Content Focus on specific area and provide extensive information. 1/2
- 30. Multimedia Products Reference Products • Good usability and success depends on: The developers understanding the body of information and how the end user will want to access it. Help function should always available to explain how to access and use the information • Examples are electronic forms of: Encyclopedia Dictionaries Cookbooks, Historical, Informative Scientific surveys. 2/2
- 32. Multimedia Products Database Products • Similar to reference product in a sense that large amount of information are made available to the end user. • Focus on storing and accessing the actual data (multimedia data such as text, graphic, audio, animation and video) • Characteristics of Database Products are: Manages multimedia data (large data) Descriptive finding methods Simultaneous access Content based search Online database Relational consistency in data management. 1/2
- 33. Multimedia Products Database Products • Examples are: Google Search Google Earth 2/2
- 34. Multimedia Products Education and Training Products • Similar to textbook or training manuals but have added media such as audio, animation and video. • Make up a significant share of the multimedia market ranging from prekindergarten to postgraduate offerings from technical to corporate training products. • 2 categories of reference product: Standalone or Self-Paced Products • Instructor Support Products Combination Products Shares the same characteristics as Reference Product 1/2
- 35. Multimedia Products Education and Training Products • Example 2/2
- 36. Multimedia Products Kiosk Products • A product which is usually stationed at public places and allow the user to find information interactively and also other types of transaction. • Characteristics of Kiosk Products: Limited target users and usage. User friendly and easily used by user. Fast response. 1/2
- 37. Multimedia Products Kiosk Products • Categories of Kiosk Point Of Information Point Of Sales System • Provide certain information (example map, timetable etc) Allow users to purchase or make orders Example of Kiosk Products: Instant Photo Booth Banking Kiosk (money deposit, cheque) University Information Kiosk 2/2
- 38. Multimedia Products Entertainment & Games • Most popular • Shipped in the form of Interactive CD / DVD ROM. • Characteristics of E & G Products: Immersive. Requires constant feedback and interaction with the user. Challenging and sometimes intriguing for user Enabled online play for more than one user experience.