1Page 5 Week 5 Identity Components of Multimedia Hiromi Suzuki ITM0179

2Page 5 P.I Formats for storing graphics files jpg bmp png (not compressed) – quality in graphics can be affected by loss of color data if compression is used. Formats for storing sound or music files mp3 midi wav (not compressed) – quality in sound can be affected by loss of audio data if compression is used.

3Page 5 Lenovo Thinkpad W700 ($4,199) Alienware m9750 ($7,643) multimedia componentshard drive speed, graphics card, screen size, CPU, ports Blue-ray player, screen size, audio system, CPU, hard drive speed, graphics card, advantages17in screen to the full-size keyboard, screen resolution, plenty of expansion ports 17in screen, hard drive speed, screen resolution, Blue-ray player, 2GB of DDR2 RAM disadvantageshard drive speed, no Wacom digitiser pad, no high-end processor, less powerful graphics card, heavy weight no latest CPU recommendations:changing from 5400 rpm hard drive to 7200 rpm hard to drive to make it faster changing the CPU to the latest 800MHz FBS option from Intel operating systemMicrosoft Windows XP, Genuine Windows Vista Business Windows Vista Home Premium compression softwareWinZip, Blaze Media Pro, WavPack P.II

4Page 5 P.I 1)Photo printer – output device Purpose and capabilities: print out photos Reasons for recommendation: you can print photos out at home anytime you want rather than printing them out at a shop Price range: $79 - $1499 Currently available capabilities: A3+ media capability, 2 separate USB ports, black-and- white photo capability, CD/DVD artwork, scanner, photocopier, editing Available product in 6-12 months time: 2)Wireless mouse – input device Purpose and capabilities: to point and click programs on computer system Reasons for recommendation: Wireless mouse are ideal for a medial centre PC Price range: $ $ Currently available capabilities: air mode, reprogrammable functions, optical sensor, Available product in 6-12 months time: Touch screen technology will make mouse redundant with release of Windows 7 3)Digital video camera – image capture device Purpose and capabilities: record motion pictures Reason for recommendation: You can keep good quality videos for a long time on such a DVD or memory stick taking a small space. You can use it as a digital camera and a webcam as well. Some of them are small so it is easy to carry Price range: $ $13,999 Currently available capabilities: optical zoom, capable of capturing images at a maximum resolution of 6.1 megapixels (or 4.6 Mp during video recording), touch-screen interface, digital still shot mode Available Product in 6-12 months time:

5Page 5 P.II Photo printer $79 - $1499 Mouse $ $ Video camera $ $13,999 Descriptions of the purposePrint out photos from a computer to point and click programs on computer system Records motion pictures AdvantagesYou can print out photos at home at anytime you want A mouse woks very well for navigting a graphical user Interface, such as Windows. A mouse is better for fine movements and adjustments than most of the Alternatives. Good quality pictures, less space to store pictures (memory stick, computer itself), able to take still pictures, able to use as a webcam DisadvantagesThe quality could be poor depending on the quality of the printers Wireless mouse requires to charge the battery, cannot use on an airplane as it takes space Could be very expensive depending on product

6Page 5 P.III An animated television commercial Resolution for an animated television commercial: 1024X768 Pixels Type of multimedia elements to use: Text Graphics 2D Animation Sound Required staff Project co-ordinator Animators Commercial designer Animation director Supporting materials Advertising – outsourced work Newsletters – outsourced work Banners – outsourced work

7Page 5 P.IV Animator A great opportunity to join a global technology company engaged in producing television commercials in the role of animator. To succeed in this role you will require Tertiary Qualifications or Equivalent in Animation / Design and will need to display the following skills and attributes: Traditional 2D Animation OR 3D Animation Skills Working Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator is essential Strong Illustration skills Must be self-driven Excellent communication skills both written and oral Great team player Have a willingness to expand creative skill set Desirable skills include: Gaming Industry Experience Working knowledge of Composting Software Combustion or similar Graphic design / print knowledge If you have the drive and determination to succeed, and want a challenge, then please send your resume and samples of your work (PDF format preferred) to