Multimedia Technologies.pdf

Multimedia Y. P. Manawadu Technologies  Multimedia Definition Multimedia is the field concerned with the computer-controlled Multimedia is the use of a integration of text, graphics, computer to present and drawings, still...

Multimedia Y. P. Manawadu Technologies  Multimedia Definition Multimedia is the field concerned with the computer-controlled Multimedia is the use of a integration of text, graphics, computer to present and drawings, still and moving images combine text, graphics, audio, (Video), animation, audio, and any and video with links and tools other media where every type of that let the user navigate, information can be represented, interact, create, and stored, transmitted and processed digitally. communicate.  There must be a computer to coordinate what you see and hear, and to interact with. There must be links that connect the Essential information. Components of Multimedia There must be navigational tools that let you traverse the web of connected information. There must be ways for you to gather, process, and communicate your own information and ideas. Types of Multimedia Text - contains alphanumeric and some other special characters. Graphics - technology to generate, represent, process, manipulate, and display pictures. Animation - gives visual effects or motion very similar to that of a video file. Animation Technology helps in creating, developing, sequencing, and displaying a set of images (technically known as ‘frames’). Audio - Audio technology records, synthesizes, and plays audio (sound). Video - records, synthesizes, and displays images (known as frames) in such sequences (at a fixed speed) that makes the creation appear as moving.  Multimedia Application Presentation - With the help of multimedia, presentation can be made effective. E-books - Today, books are digitized and easily available on the Internet. Digital Library - The need to be physically present at a library is no more necessary. Libraries can be accessed from the Internet also. Digitization has helped libraries to come to this level of development. E-learning - Today, most of the institutions (public as well as private both) are using such technology to education people. Movie making - Most of the special effects that we see in any movie, is only because of multimedia technology. Video games - Video games are one of the most interesting creations of multimedia technology. Video games fascinate not only the children but adults too. Animated films - Along with video games, animated film is another great source of entertainment for children. Multimedia conferencing - People can arrange personal as well as business meetings online with the help of multimedia conferencing technology. E-shopping - Multimedia technology has created a virtual arena for the e-commerce.  Use of Multimedia Digital Devices with a Computer Transferring images and videos between Computer and Mobile Devices Mobile Phone - Using Android USB, iPhone WiFi Sync, Email, Memory card reader, Bluetooth Digital Camera – from built in camera software to operating system of computer Using Multimedia Applications - to play education audio and video clips Real Player – Universal Media Player Windows Media Player – Media player and Media Library Application developed by Microsoft Quick Time player – developed by Apple Thank you.