1 Intro Multimedia
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Introduction to MultimediaDr. Surendran Sankaran
(SGDT5053: Interactive Technologies II)
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What Is Multimedia? multi(ple) - media
the combination of two or more communications
media under the control of a computer
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Roles in MM Producer / Project Manager
Content Writer & Editor
Interface / Instructional Designer
Illustrator / Animator
Video Producer
Sound Producer
Programmers
Program Testers
Actors, Narrators, Musicians (Talent)
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Multimedia Definitionuses multiple media formats for communication,
education or entertainment - controlled by a
computer.
fusion of :
Digital Video
Text Animation
Photographs
Sound,(speech,
music)
ImagesMM
Computer
Control
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Multimedia Definitionmultimedia technology brings together:
video,
graphics,
animation,
text and,
sound
in single computer-controlled presentation
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MM + interaction
The response of the computer
depends on the response of the
user.
Issues of human-computer
interaction are important
Interactive Multimedia
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Interactive Multimedia (Cont.)the interactive use of audio, still image and motion
video in addition to text and graphics (Jeffcoate,
1995, p.7)
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Multimedia Definedmultimedia is a process of communication in which
the technology used is secondary to the information
or meaning transferred. Vickey, D, M. (1997)
For the user, the (learning) experience is more
important than the technology. The technologyshould be as transparent as possible to the user.
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Importance of MMEducation:
MM is an effective instructional technology
E.g. MM packages to develop literacy skills
Tertiary programs
Training in industry (done at own pace)
Cost effective on large scale
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Importance of MM (Cont.) Jobs of the future in information management
workers need to continually update
on the job training is cost effective
employment opportunities in MM
MM is a technology that can help meet future
educational needs International/distance education
flexible learning (after hours/varying difficulty)
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Importance of MM (Cont.)Entertainment (games)
Edutainment (game-style learning)
Advertising (product CD-ROM, web site)
Corporate (reporting, sales)
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Multimedia Computer playback audio, video
accept audio input, (video input and output optional)
display text and graphics
interact using keyboard and mouse (joystick, tablet)
good screen (colour, resolution)
speakers
a microphone (optional)
CD player, DVD player
digital camera (optional)