Exploring the World of Multimedia

What is multimedia? Multimedia is the integration of text, still and moving images, and sound by means of computer technology. In our society media is almost exclusively produced using computers and more and more media is being consumed using computers as well. Print media is becoming obsolete.

Words in Multimedia Words can be: Written Spoken Sung

Images in Multimedia Images can be: Drawings Charts Diagrams Paintings Photographs Buttons Animation or video

Sound in Multimedia Sound, also called audio, can be: Voice-over or narration Sound effects Music

Video in Multimedia Video can be: Live Recorded

Multimedia Productions What are some types of multimedia productions? Presentations Tutorials Games Simulations Web pages What’s Next?

The Development of Multimedia Graphics drawing  painting  photography  digital photography Audio speech  music  recording sound and music  broadcasting Movies and Television film  video  digital video

Computer Technology Computers have become smaller, cheaper, and more powerful. Desktop computers Laptop computers Personal digital assistants (PDAs) Tablets Smart phones

The Value of Multimedia in Society Multimedia has become a valuable resource for education, business, and leisure and recreation.

Uses of Multimedia Education Business Leisure and Recreation To learn in new and stimulating ways Business To share resources, deliver information, train employees, and advertise goods and services Leisure and Recreation To play video games, surf the Internet, and plan leisure time