Presentation on Multimedia

MULTIMEDIA
PRESENTED BY – RITIK GUNDIYA ( 2002464 )
SUBMITTED TO – SAPNA GUPTA

4. TYPES OF MULTIMEDIA
1. INTRODUCTION
2. HISTORY
5. FEATURES OF MULTIMEDIA
3. CHARACTERISTICS

8. ADVANTAGES & DISADVANTAGES
7. APPLICATIONS
9. CONCLUSIONS
6. SCOPE OF MULTIMEDIA

MULTIMEDIA
A form of communication that combines
different content forms such as text, audio,
images, animations, or video into a single
presentation, in contrast to traditional mass
media, such as printed material or audio
recordings.
Popular examples of multimedia include Video
Podcasts, Audio Slideshows and Animated
Videos.
Multimedia can be recorded for playback on

The term “Multimedia” was first used by
BOB GOLDSTEIN in July 1996 to promote
opening of his Light Works.
In 1970s, the term was used to describe
presentations consisting of multi-projector
slide shows timed to an audio track.
In 1990s, “Multimedia” took on its current
meaning.
TAY VAUGHAN declared “Multimedia as a
combination of text, graphic, art, sound,
animation and video that is delivered by

CONTD…
In common usage, the term multimedia
refers to an electronically delivered
combination of media including video,
still images, audio, text in such a way
that can be accessed interactively.
Computers marketed in 1990s were
referred to as “MULTIMEDIA
COMPUTERS” because they contained
a CD – ROM Drive.

Multimedia Presentations can be viewed in person
on
stage, projected , transmitted, or played locally
with a
media player.
Broadcasts and recordings can be either analog
or
digital electronic media technology.
The various formats of technological or digital
multimedia may be intended to enhance the
users’ experience.
Online Multimedia is increasingly becoming object
–

Multimedia formats include:
a. Audio
b. Capture on tape
c. Function of Photography
d. Slideshows

 The following extensions commonly used to lay up
multimedia documentation:
a. MOV
b. MP4
c. 3GP
d. VOB
e. FLV
 Files with augmentation MOV are used to lay up
capture on film and song in order.
 MP4 is fundamentally identical to MOV format and
lone differs by provided that roughly added meta-
data.

CONTD…
MP4 put on record augmentation is supported
by multiple applications with Apple iTunes,
Xbox 360.
MPEG is a align of compression methods
designed for audio and visual data.
3GP on PC may perhaps be viewed VLC media
player, RealPlayer, QuickTime, GOM Player
and Media Player Classic.

CONTD…
File Extension VOB ( Video Object ) is
commonly locate such documents in DVD
– Video media.
File Extension FLV is used to deposit
Macromedia Flash Player collection. It
can assign vector graphics, spill video
cassette, audio and text.

FEATURES
Text
Audio
Image
Video
Animation
Interactivity

TEXT
Text is the most widely used and
flexible means of presenting
information on screen and conveying
ideas.
Text is an essential aspect of
presenting the information.
Like each element of the multimedia
design, effective use of text can either
direct users / readers attention or
divert it.

AUDIO
Multimedia presentations often have
some audio tracks which makes it easier
for people to understand.
Multimedia phones have music players to
run audio music.
Various audio software include VLC
media player, real players etc.

IMAGES
Graphs, pie – charts, painting etc. , all come
under images.
Images are a very useful feature of
multimedia. Multimedia presentation uses
pictures or clip – art to make people
understand.
Various file formats of images are .jpg, .png,
.gif etc.

VIDEO
The embedding of video in multimedia
applications is a powerful way to convey
information which can incorporate a personal
element which other media lacks.
Video enhances, dramatizes, and gives impact
to your multimedia application.
The advantage of integrating video into a
multimedia presentation is the capacity to
effectively convey a great deal of
information in the least amount of time.

ANIMATIONS
Animation adds visual impact to the
multimedia project.
Animations are used in cartoons,
scientific visualization.

INTERACTIVITY
Interactivity can be termed as the
dialog that occurs between an individual
and a computer program.
Interactive Multimedia refers to the
multimedia applications that allow users
to actively participate rather than being
passive recipients of information.

CONTD…
Technologies such as DVDs and TV are
classic examples of interactive media
devices, where a user can control what they
watch and then.
Interactivity also relates to new media art
technologies where humans and animals are
able to interact with and change the course
of an artwork.

The technology of multimedia design utilizes
various features like animation, video,
graphics, audio and sound to impress the
users.
Multimedia technology is used for 3D cinema
applications.
Animation is also being used in titling films,
creating special effects or in web
entertainment programs. Thus, scope of
animation is huge in context to market.

CONTD…
In the field of education, multimedia is
being used extensively especially for
online courses and trainings.
Multimedia is also used in advertising
purposes.

COMMERCIAL
 Much of the old and new electronic media used by
commercial artists is multimedia.
 Exciting presentations are used to grab and keep attention
in advertising.
ENTERTAINMENT AND FINE ARTS
 Multimedia is heavily used in the entertainment industry,
especially to develop special effects in movies and
animations.
 Multimedia Games are also very popular.

EDUCATION
ENGINEERING
Multimedia is used to produce computer – based training
courses.
Edutainment is an informal term used to describe combining
education with entertainment, especially multimedia
entertainment.
Software engineers may use multimedia in Computer
Simulations.
Multimedia for software interactions are often done as a
collaboration between creative professionals and

ADVANTAGES
Multimedia enhances the effect of text
presentations.
Improves the quality of presentations and
retains the attention of audience.
It can be used for educational as well as
entertainment purpose.
It is quick and easier to operate for the

CONTD…
Multimedia presentations can be
modified very easily.
Multimedia is Entertaining as well
as Educational.

DISADVANTAGES
Non – interactive – if one – way, no
feedback.
Complex to create.
Time consuming.
Use of multimedia is expensive.

Design could benefit tremendously from
open and collaborative multimedia
research.
Multimedia and graphics can be a very
effective tool to communicate, educate,
compel, and convince you and/or your
audience.
Multimedia can help to gain and hold
attention, make points clearer, stimulate
discussion, and in general, enhance the

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