Understanding Multimedia Systems

Multimedia combines different types of media, controlled by a computer, to present information. These media can be static (text, graphics) or dynamic (video, audio, animation) and are processed and transmitted digitally.

A multimedia document includes at least one type of static media (text, graphics) and one type of dynamic media (video, animation, audio).

Multimedia applications allow users to interact with the content, making it more engaging and immersive.

The convergence of computing, telecommunications, and entertainment has led to the rise of multimedia technologies.

Multimedia employs various languages and scripting for creating web applications, including AJAX, HTML 5, XML, JavaScript, CSS 3, and Web 2.0/3.0 concepts.

Multimedia content, such as photos, graphics, audio, and video, is created and utilized in multimedia applications.

Multimedia authoring tools like Flash create and manage multimedia content.

The simulation concept in multimedia refers to a computer-controlled experience that combines static and dynamic media, creating realistic simulations.

Plain text is a basic format that only displays characters, without any formatting options like font styles or colors.

Rich text allows for formatting features like fonts, colors, and styles. It's used in documents where visual appeal is important, like newspapers or magazines.

Hypertext is a text format where links are used to connect to other documents or sections within the same document, creating a web of interconnected information.

Graphics are created using vector data, points, lines, circles, squares, etc. They are scalable and used for logos, icons, and other design elements.

Images, also known as bitmaps, are formed by a grid of pixels, determining their resolution and sharpness. Different resolutions result in images with varying clarity and file size.

Digital video utilizes sequences of still images displayed rapidly to create a continuous motion. It can be captured by digital cameras or converted from analog video using camcorders or TV signals.

Digital animation differs from digital video. It involves creating motion sequences of graphical objects, without relying on actual video frames, making it more flexible for manipulating shapes and movements.

Multimedia created through algorithms, software, or digital tools. It's built from the ground up.

Multimedia captured from the physical world. It's real-world content.

Multimedia that doesn't change or move. It's stagnant, like a picture.

Multimedia that changes, moves, or reacts to user input. It's dynamic and interactive.

Computer-generated imagery. It's 3D graphics created on computers.

The ability to interact with multimedia content. It's about user control.

Content that's consistently changing. It's not fixed.

The amount of processing power needed to run multimedia. More complex multimedia requires more power.

Multimedia systems handle information in digital form, allowing for various media types to be combined and presented in an integrated way.

Multimedia systems require a computer to control their operation, facilitating the presentation and potentially the creation of content.

Pointers between documents providing access to the target document.

Multimedia systems strive to use a minimal number of devices for a streamlined experience, often relying on a single screen for all visual information.

A document composed of connected elements like text, graphics, images, sound, and videos.

Multimedia systems enable user interaction, allowing users to control aspects of the content and presentation, unlike a passive movie experience.

The timing relationships between different elements in a hypermedia document.

Software programs controlling how different media are presented to the user.

Hypermedia, a combination of hypertext and multimedia, allows for interconnected multimedia documents, creating a non-linear structure for access and presentation.

Areas where multimedia applications are used, like education, entertainment, or business.

Multimedia applications leverage various technologies, including internet-based tools like streaming media and podcasting, to deliver rich media experiences.

Applications that combine multiple media types and provide user interaction.

Multimedia systems typically combine at least one static medium (like text or images) with a dynamic medium (like audio or video) for a compelling and engaging presentation.

Systems that engage more than one human sense, both in presentation and interaction.

The ability of multimedia applications to make information easy to access and understand.

An application that involves multiple senses, such as sight, hearing, touch, smell, and taste.

A multimedia application that only stimulates one sense, typically vision.

A type of multimedia application used in educational settings, for example electronic books, interactive teaching, and distance learning.

A type of multimedia application used in business settings, for example vocational training, interactive sales/marketing, and presentations.

A type of multimedia application used for entertainment and leisure, for example interactive games, virtual reality, and interactive music applications.

A type of multimedia application used to inform the public, typically found in public places like kiosks.

A key feature of multimedia applications is their ability to be personalized and interactive, creating a unique experience for each user.