Master the Basics of Multimedia

Multimedia Fundamentals Summary

• Hypertext allows non-linear navigation through text and involves graphics, images, video, and audio.
• Static multimedia elements include images, graphics, and text, while dynamic multimedia elements include audio, video, and animation.
• A 2-bit image can represent 4 colors, while an 8-bit image can represent 256 colors.
• The normal frame rate for a cel animation is 12 fps.
• Text compression technique is typically lossless, using methods such as run length coding or vector quantization.
• GIF images support 8-bit images and use a lossless compression scheme.
• VGA screen resolution is typically 640x480 or 800x600 pixels.
• DPI stands for dots per inch.
• MIDI stands for Musical Instrument Digital Interface.
• Animatics are used in the pre-production stage of an animation project to visualize and plan the animation, helping the animation team to make decisions and adjustments.
• Multimedia can have both positive and negative impacts on health and privacy.
• Short answer questions cover topics such as the difference between hypertext and hypermedia, advantages of interlaced video, differences between raster and vector images, and the responsibilities of a multimedia designer.