Multimedia SystemsOption Topic 2

Multimedia Systems A Multimedia system combines different types of media into interactive

information systems.

Historically, due to large data quantities, most Multimedia systems were delivered via CD or DVD. More recently, with advances in broadband internet, distribution of MM systems can be accessed within the browser.

Most contemporary website combine text, image, audio, video and animation and this integration of media types is the defining characteristic of a MM system.

Professionally developed MM systems require a broad range of expertise including digital artists, those with technical skills in collection and compression, as well as project managers to supervise schedules and budgets.

MM systems are used to educate, train, entertain or provide information.

Multimedia Systems We will look at the following under this topic…

Characteristics of each media type

Hardware for displaying Multimedia

Software for creating and displaying multimedia

Examples of Multimedia Systems

Expertise required during development

Other Information processes when designing MM systems

Issues related to MM Systems

Multimedia Systems Jump online and find a website that you regularly visit that demonstrates the

following…

Data Type Text

Data Type Image

Data Type Video

Data Type Animation (gif, dynamic HTML or FLASH)

Post the URL of the website onto the related MyBigCampus discussion.

What is it about this website that is engaging to the user? Is the GUI (Graphic User Interface) successful? Is the website designed for entertainment, education or information?