Part A Multimedia Production Information and Communication Technology “Multimedia Production and Web Site Development” Part A Multimedia Production Chapter 1 Multimedia Applications - 1.2 Multimedia Applications and Devices

Learning Objectives Application areas for multimedia applications Multimedia devices # Overview of software tools # # Not included in the C&A Guide

Learning Outcomes Able to identify the benefits of multimedia applications Appreciation of different multimedia devices and tools # # Not included in the C&A Guide

Teaching Materials

Table of Contents Application areas for Multimedia Applications Multimedia Devices Overview of Software Tools

Multimedia Applications 1. Application Areas for Multimedia Applications

Application areas for Multimedia Applications Definition A multimedia application is the application of multimedia technology in different areas of our daily life, such as in business, schools and public places

Application areas for Multimedia Applications Entertainment and Games Special effects in movies and animations Interactive Multimedia - allow users to actively participate Augmented reality - combination of real world and computer generated data Multimedia art

Application areas for Multimedia Applications Entertainment and Games Local examples: Digital TV - improves reception, offers better picture and sound quality, yields higher spectrum efficiency, and enables new applications such as high-definition TV (HDTV), interactive TV and datacasting services Interactive shadow game in Sea Jelly Spectacular in Ocean Park

Application areas for Multimedia Applications Education and Training Multimedia presentations in lessons in primary and secondary schools Web-based learning management system Campus broadcasting system Educational CD-ROMs Edutainment - is a form of entertainment designed to educate as well as to amuse

Application areas for Multimedia Applications Education and Training Local examples: Interactive electronic whiteboards (Trial-based integration in 10 Primary and Secondary schools)

Application areas for Multimedia Applications Business Applications Video-conferencing Staff training Presentations News delivery, broadcasting, advertising Other business applications

Application areas for Multimedia Applications Benefits of Multimedia Applications Most interactive multimedia applications allow you to move through materials at your own pace. As you progress through the application or complete certain tasks, you receive feedback in the form of a sound, points, or other response.

Application areas for Multimedia Applications Benefits of Multimedia Applications  What about for education? The ability of users to interact with a multimedia application is perhaps its most unique and important feature. Interactive multimedia allows students to define their own learning paths, investigate topics in-depth and get immediate feedback from drill-and-practice or exploration activities. Multimedia applications also tend to engage and challenge students, thus encouraging them to think creatively and independently.

2. Multimedia Devices

Multimedia Devices Input Devices Video Camera, Video Recorder, Audio Microphone, Keyboards, mice, graphics tablets, 3D input devices, scanners, tactile sensors, VR devices. Digitizing/Sampling Hardware

Multimedia Devices Output Devices A High Resolution Colour Monitor CD Quality Audio Output Colour Printer Video Output to save Multimedia presentations to (Analog) Video Tape, CD-ROM DVD. Audio Recorder (DAT, DVD, CD-ROM, (Analog) Cassette) Storage Medium (Hard Disk, Removable Drives, CD-ROM) Personal Digital Assistants (PDA) Mobile Phones MP3 Players

3. Overview of Software Tools

Overview of Software Tools Graphics and Image Editing Adobe Illustrator Adobe Photoshop Macromedia Fireworks Macromedia Freehand

Overview of Software Tools Animation Multimedia APIs Java3D DirectX OpenGL Rendering Tools 3D Studio Max Softimage XSI Maya RenderMan

Overview of Software Tools Video Editing Adobe Premiere Adobe After Effects Final Cut Pro Digital Audio Cool Edit Sound Forge Pro Tools

Overview of Software Tools Music Sequencing and Notation Cakewalk Cubase Macromedia Soundedit Nuendo Multimedia Authoring Macromedia Flash Macromedia Director Authorware Quest KidPix HyperStudio

References

References Neves, M.; Vieira, S., Multimedia as a competitive success factor in textile and apparelindustry http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/iel4/5656/15151/00694203.pdf?arnumber=694203 Augmented Reality, Multimedia Innovation Centre, School of Design, Hong Kong Polytechnic University http://www.mic.polyu.edu.hk/mr/ Digital TV, Commerce, Industry and Technology Bureau (CITB) http://www.digitaltv.gov.hk/general/index.htm

References Sea Jelly Spectacular, Ocean Park http://www.oceanpark.com.hk/eng/main/index.asp?pagestr=,14-0-0-6 Interactive shadow games, PlayMotion http://www.playmotion.com/press/ What the research says about interactive whiteboards http://www.becta.org.uk/page_documents/research/wtrs_whiteboards.pdf