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Multimedia

The document discusses multimedia and its components. Multimedia combines different media types like text, audio, graphics, video and animation to effectively convey information. The components of multimedia and their uses are explained. Applications of multimedia in various fields like education, entertainment and business are also discussed.

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Multimedia

The word 'Multimedia' is a combination of two words, 'Multi' and 'Media'. Multi
means many and media means material through which something can be
transmitted or send. Multimedia combined all the media elements like text and
graphics to make the information more effective and attractive. Now I am going to
write about its components.

Components of Multimedia
The various components of multimedia are Text, Audio, Graphics, Video and
Animation. All these components work together to represent information in an
effective and easy manner.

1) Text: Text is the most common medium of representing the information. In


multimedia, text is mostly use for titles, headlines, menu etc. The most commonly
used software for viewing text files are Microsoft Word, Notepad, Word pad
etc. Mostly the text files are formatted with DOC, TXT etc extension.

2) Audio: In multimedia audio means related with recording, playing etc. Audio is an
important component of multimedia because this component increases the
understand ability and improves the clarity of the concept. Audio includes speech,
music etc. The commonly used software for playing audio files are:
i) Quick Time
ii) Real player
iii) Windows Media Player

3) Graphics: Every multimedia presentation is based on graphics. The used of


graphics in multimedia makes the concept more effective and presentable the
commonly used software for viewing graphics are windows Picture, Internet Explorer
etc. The commonly used graphics editing software is Adobe Photoshop through
which graphics can be edited easily and can be make effective and attractive.

4) Video: Video means moving pictures with sound. It is the best way to
communicate with each other. In multimedia it is used to makes the information more
presentable and it saves a large amount of time. The commonly used software for
viewing videos are:
i) Quick Time
ii) Window Media Player
iii) Real Player

5)Animation: In computer animation is used to make changes to the images so that


the sequence of the images appears to be moving pictures. An animated sequence
shows a number of frames per second to produce an effect of motion in the user's
eye. Some of the commonly used software for viewing animation are:
i) Internet Explorer
ii) Windows Pictures
iii) Fax Viewer

These are the components of Multimedia. Now I am going to talk about its
applications.

Application of multimedia
Nowadays the applications of Multimedia are observed in various fields such as
Education, Entertainment, Business and so on. To communicate the message in the
form of picture, sound, video, animation is the primary role of multimedia. Some of
the application of multimedia are as follows:

1)Multimedia in Education: Multimedia is becoming popular in the field of education.


It is commonly used to prepare study material for the students and also provide them
proper understanding of different subjects. Nowadays Edutainment, a combination of
Education and Entertainment has become very popular. This system provides
learning as well as provides entertainment to the user.

2)Multimedia in Entertainment: Computer graphics techniques are now commonly


use in making movies and games. This increase the growth of multimedia.

i)Movies: Multimedia used in movies gives a special audio and video effect. Today
multimedia has totally changed the art of making movies in the world. Difficult effect,
action are only possible through multimedia.

ii)Games: Multimedia used in games by using computer graphics, animation, videos


have changed the gaming experience. Presently, games provides fast action, 3-D
effects and high quality sound effects which is only possible through multimedia.

3)Multimedia in Business: Today multimedia is used in every aspect of business.


These are some of the applications:

i)Videoconferencing: This system enables to communicate using audio and video


between two different locations through their computers. When the information is
sent across the world, this technology provides cost benefits to the business which
saves their time, energy and money.

ii) Marketing and advertisement: Nowadays different advertisement and marketing


ideas about any product on television and internet is possible with multimedia.

So this is my article about multimedia which is now increasing and becoming popular
among people.
Mention some of the image formats used in multimedia?

Some of the image formats used in multimedia are


 PNG files
 TIFF files
 GIF files
 JPG files
 Animated GIF files
 MPEG files
 Shockwave files and
 Nx View files.

What are the most common file formats used in multimedia?

 The two most common multimedia elements are GIF and JPG files.
 Both of these formats compress static as opposed to animated bitmap images.

Write a note on JPEG?

 The JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) image files are a lossy format.
 All digital cameras can store JPEG formats. The JPEG format supports full
colour and produces relatively small file sizes.

What is MMS?

 MMS stand for Multimedia Messaging System.


 It is an application that allows one to send and receive messages over cell
phones.
 These are popularly being used to send and receive jokes, music, ringtones,
pictures and sometime even videos.

How will we create 3–D animations?

Creating a 3–D animation is a 3-step process.


 Modelling
 Animating and
 Rendering

What is MP3/MPEG format?


 The MPEG format was developed by Moving Pictures Experts Group.
 This MPEG format developed for video files while the MP3 format is used to
store sound (music).
 This format has become famous in the Internet in recent times.

What is interactive multimedia?

Multimedia applications that allow users to actively participate instead of just sitting
by as passive recipients of information are called interactive multimedia.

How are 2–D animations classified?

2–D animations are classified into two categories: They are


 Cel based animations and
 Object based animations
How are multimedia used in Engineering?

In Engineering, multimedia tools are used for designing and testing new
components and products.

What is animation?

 Animation is primarily used to illustrate or demonstrate an idea or a concept.


 Unlike videos that are usually taken from life, animations are based on
drawings.

What is a cel–based animation?


Cel–based animation consists of multiple drawings, each one a little different
from the others. When displayed in rapid sequence, these drawings appear to
move.

Write a note on how to create a 3–D animation?

 To create a 3-D animation, first create the broad shapes and structures of
the 3-D objects to be included in the animation.
 Then, the created shape models must be animated to define their motion.
Finally, we have to render by giving them the attributes, such as colours and
textures to the objects.

What is Object based animation?

 Object based animations also referred to as slide or path animations, are


created by moving an object across a screen.
 This type of animation is usually seen in a computer game.

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