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Which of the following is NOT a multimedia element?
Which of the following is NOT a multimedia element?
- Audio
- Images
- Text
- PDFs (correct)
What are some drawbacks of using multimedia on a website?
What are some drawbacks of using multimedia on a website?
- Shorter download times
- No need for browser plug-ins
- Accessibility issues for visitors with disabilities (correct)
- No impact on website visitors
What is a good alternative to embedding multimedia elements in a website?
What is a good alternative to embedding multimedia elements in a website?
- Copying and pasting them from other websites
- Linking to them in their source program or website (correct)
- Uploading them to a different website
- Removing them completely
What are some guidelines for using multimedia on a website?
What are some guidelines for using multimedia on a website?
Why should text equivalents be provided for multimedia elements?
Why should text equivalents be provided for multimedia elements?
What is webpage animation used for?
What is webpage animation used for?
What is a popular type of animated element used on webpages?
What is a popular type of animated element used on webpages?
What is a recommended limit for the number of animated GIFs on a webpage?
What is a recommended limit for the number of animated GIFs on a webpage?
Flashcards
Not a multimedia element?
Not a multimedia element?
PDFs are document files, not considered interactive multimedia elements.
Drawbacks of multimedia?
Drawbacks of multimedia?
Multimedia can create accessibility issues for users with certain disabilities.
Alternative to embedding?
Alternative to embedding?
Instead of embedding directly, link to the multimedia content on its original platform.
Multimedia guideline?
Multimedia guideline?
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Why provide text equivalents?
Why provide text equivalents?
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Purpose of webpage animation?
Purpose of webpage animation?
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Popular animated element?
Popular animated element?
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Limit of animated GIFs?
Limit of animated GIFs?
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Study Notes
Multimedia Issues and Webpage Animation
- Multimedia elements include text, images, animation, audio, and video, which can add value and interest to a website.
- WYSIWYG editors such as Microsoft Expression Web and Adobe Dreamweaver make it easy to incorporate multimedia.
- Drawbacks of using multimedia include longer download times, the need for browser plug-ins, and accessibility issues for visitors with disabilities.
- Linking to multimedia elements in their source program or website can be a good alternative to embedding them.
- Guidelines for using multimedia include giving visitors a choice of high- or low-bandwidth content, providing links to necessary plug-ins, and offering full-screen viewing options.
- Text equivalents for multimedia elements should be provided to meet accessibility standards.
- Webpage animation can catch a visitor's attention, demonstrate a process, or illustrate change over time.
- Ready-to-use animated elements can be purchased from various websites, but costs and restrictions on usage vary.
- Animated GIFs are popular web elements that can add visual appeal to a webpage.
- Most browsers support animated GIFs without requiring a browser plug-in.
- Selective use of animated GIFs is recommended, limiting them to one per webpage.
- Inexpensive software such as Easy GIF Animator and GIF Construction Set Professional can be used to create animated GIFs.
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