3.01B Multimedia Systems 3.01 Explore multimedia systems and elements.

Playback Systems  The computer system and any additional equipment used for viewing multimedia presentations.  Computer systems must include a: Video graphics card to display graphics. Sound card to play sound effects.  Note: The minimum computer system requirements for multimedia titles can be found on the package.

Development Systems  Developing multimedia presentations requires a basic computer system.  Additional hardware devices may be used.  A computer with large storage capacity is recommended.  Note: High-end equipment can minimize production cost and time spent in creating multimedia titles.

Possible Hardware Devices  Basic computer system  Speakers  External storage devices  Scanner  Microphone  CD/DVD burners

Possible Additional Hardware Devices  Sound cards  Analog or digital camcorders  Digital video camera  Webcams--to include live, streaming video on a Web site  Video capture cards--for converting analog video to digital format  Video tuners--enable a PC to receive and save television signals

Review Multimedia Systems  Playback System  Development System