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Introduction to Multimedia

Dr. Surendran Sankaran (SGDT5053: Interactive Technologies II)

What Is Multimedia?

multi(ple) - media combination of two or more communications media under the control of a computer

the

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)

Multimedia Definition
uses

multiple media formats for communication, education or entertainment - controlled by a computer.


Digital Video
Photographs

fusion

of :
Sound, (speech, music) Text

MM
Computer Control

Images

Animation

Multimedia Definition
multimedia

technology brings together:

video, graphics, animation, text and, sound in single computer-controlled presentation

Interactive Multimedia

MM + interaction

The response of the computer depends on the response of the user.


Issues of human-computer interaction are important

Interactive Multimedia (Cont.)


the

interactive use of audio, still image and motion video in addition to text and graphics (Jeffcoate, 1995, p.7)

Multimedia Defined
multimedia

is a process of communication in which the technology used is secondary to the information or meaning transferred. Vickey, D, M. (1997) the user, the (learning) experience is more important than the technology. The technology should be as transparent as possible to the user.

For

Importance of MM
Education:
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

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)

Importance of MM (Cont.)
Entertainment Edutainment Advertising Corporate

(games)

(game-style learning)

(product CD-ROM, web site)

(reporting, sales)

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)

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