Chapter 4:
Image
Processing and
Multimedia
WA
Basics of Multimedia
In other words, multimedia is a computerized
Multimedia is a representation method of presenting information combining
of information attractively and textual data, audio, visuals (video), graphics
interactively with the use of a and animations.
combination of text, audio, The development of the World Wide Web
video, graphics and animation. expanded the Internet to include pictures,
sound, music and text as well
Multimedia is the integration of text,
graphics, audio, video, and animations.
Hypermedia extends multimedia by
incorporating interactivity, such as links in
websites.
Examples: World Wide Web, educational software, video games.
Importance of multimedia
Education
Multimedia enhances the way E-learning platforms, digital books, and
we learn and understand things. interactive tutorials improve understanding.
Integration of multiple media
such as text, audio, video, Advertising & Marketing
graphics and animation together
Animated ads, promotional videos, and
multiply the impact of the
interactive campaigns attract customers.
message.
Entertainment
Movies, video games, and music streaming
use multimedia for immersive experiences.
Importance of multimedia
Communication
Video conferencing and multimedia
presentations improve business communication.
Healthcare
Medical imaging (X-rays, MRIs) uses
multimedia for diagnosis.
Training simulations help medical
professionals learn complex procedures.
Animation
Multimedia Components
Moving images or
graphics for visual
effects.
Text Graphics Audio Video
Used for Includes images, Speech, music, and Motion pictures for
communication and diagrams, and sound effects. dynamic story
navigation. drawings. telling.
Mu lt ime dia
HW and SW Requirements for Multimedia
The basic hardware requirements for multimedia are:
1. Central 3. Monitor — Super
Processing Unit Virtual Graphics
(CPU) Pentium Arrays (SVGA)
Processor
4. Video Card
2. Random Access .5.Sound Card
Memory (RAM) — 6. CD-ROM Drive
1 GB RAM
Software Requirements for Multimedia
The basic software requirements for multimedia are:
Image processing software such Animation creators like 3D
as Photoshop, CorelDraw, etc. Max, Flash, etc.
Video can be used by using
Word processor for entering software like Video for
text. Windows, Author Ware,
Sound can be created using etc.
a Sound forge and the like.
Multimedia File Formats
Transforming Presentation Creation for Users Across All Industries
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Image file formats
TIFF (Tagged Interchange File Format)
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Sound file formats JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group)
• WAV (Windows Wave Format) GIF (Graphics Interchange Format)
• MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) PNG (Portable Network Graphics)
• WMA (Windows Media Audio) BMP (Windows Bitmap Format)
03 Video file formats
Image formats – JPEG, PNG, GIF, BMP
• AVI (Audio Video Interleave) Audio formats – MP3, WAV, WMA
• MPEG (Moving Picture Experts Group)
Video formats – MP4, AVI, MOV
Animation formats – SWF, GIF
Multimedia Production
In basic terms, multimedia production is any sort of production that uses imagery
and a combination of text, audio and graphics to tell a story
Planning
Design Development Testing Distribution
Define Story
objectives and Ensuring Publishing
boarding, Assembling functionality
target the final
scripting, multimedia and
audience. product.
and content components. usability.
gathering.
Multimedia Analysis:
Authoring and Decide what you need to do and what you use to
do it.
Authoring Tools
Design
Create storyboards to tell the story of the
1. Multimedia Authoring project.
Multimedia authoring refers to Development
Incorporate data and set it up as a
the process of designing, prototype or model.
developing, and structuring
Evaluation
multimedia content by
When the prototype application works
integrating text, images, audio, the way you want it to, test it again, fine-
video, and animations. It allows tune it, make it attractive and then
users to create interactive review your work.
multimedia applications such as Distribution
educational software, websites, When it is ready to go (after the
and presentations. evaluation phase), make it real, pack and
distribute it
Multimedia Authoring Tools
Some multimedia authoring tools
Some multimedia authoring
are:
packages are:
a. Computer
A.Macromedia Authorware
b. Scanner
B.Adobe Premier
c. Digital camera
C.Macromedia Flash
d. Sound recorder
D.Everest Authoring System
E.Icon Author
F.ImageQ
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