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Lecture 1.3 Multimedia HW and SW

The document provides an overview of multimedia hardware and software, detailing input, output, and communication devices, as well as various software tools for text editing, painting, 3D modeling, image editing, sound editing, and video production. It lists specific examples of devices and software, highlighting their functions and applications in multimedia systems. The content serves as a comprehensive guide for understanding the essential components and technologies involved in multimedia.

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Lecture 1.3 Multimedia HW and SW

The document provides an overview of multimedia hardware and software, detailing input, output, and communication devices, as well as various software tools for text editing, painting, 3D modeling, image editing, sound editing, and video production. It lists specific examples of devices and software, highlighting their functions and applications in multimedia systems. The content serves as a comprehensive guide for understanding the essential components and technologies involved in multimedia.

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Title: MULTIMEDIA HARDWARE

AND SOFTWARE
Subtitle: Overview of Components, Tools & Technologies in
Multimedia Systems
CONTENT
1.MULTIMEDIA HARDWARE OVERVIEW
1.1. INPUT DEVICES
1.2. OUPUT DEVICES
1.3. COMMUNICATION DEVICES
2.MULTIMEDIA SOFTWARE OVERVIEW
2.1. TEXT EDITING & WORD PROCESSING
2.2. PAINTING & DRAWING
2.3. 3D MODELING & ANIMATION
2.4. IMAGE EDITING
2.5. SOUND EDITING
2.6. ANIMATION,VIDEO AND DIGITAL MOVIE TOOLS
1.Multimedia Hardware Overview
A multimedia system includes:
• Input Devices
• Output Devices
• Communication Devices
1.1.Input Devices
Devices include:

• Keyboard: Common interaction tool, rated at 50 million cycles.

• Mouse: GUI navigation, clicking, and dragging.

• Trackball: Finger-controlled cursor movement.

• Touch Screen: Pressure-sensitive display for input.

• Magnetic Card Readers: Data entry from encoded cards.

• Flat-Bed Scanners: Converts physical media to digital.


• OCR Devices: Converts printed text to digital format.

• Infrared Remotes: Wireless interaction via IR.

• Voice Recognition Systems: Hands-free control.

• Digital Camera: Captures still images for multimedia.


1.2. Output Devices
• Audio Devices: Built-in speakers, stereo output.

• Amplifiers & Speakers: External, powered sound for presentations.

• Monitors: High-end displays for graphics and editing.

• Video Devices: Frame grabbers, display video inputs.

• Projectors: For large-screen display (CRT, LCD, light-valve).

• Printers: High-resolution color printing for visuals and documentation.


1.3. Communication Devices
Modems: Hayes compatible, internal/external, fax support.
•ISDN Lines: Fast, digital 128kbps transmission.
•DSL: Faster, modern alternative to ISDN.
•Cable Modems: High-speed internet via TV cables.
2.Multimedia Software Overview

Multimedia project tools are categorized as:

• Text Editing & Word Processing

• Painting & Drawing

• 3D Modeling & Animation

• Image Editing

• Sound Editing

• Animation, Video, and Digital Movie Tools


2.1.Text Editing Tools
• Word processors (MS Word, WordPerfect).
• Bundled with office suites.
• Features: spell check, templates, formatting.
OCR Software:
• Converts scanned documents to text.
• Saves time in retyping.
2.2.Painting and Drawing Tools
• Painting: Photoshop, Picture Publisher.
• Drawing: CorelDraw, Freehand, Illustrator.
• Used for creating or editing vector and bitmap graphics.
2.3.3D Modeling and Animation Tools

• 3D modelling : AutoDesk 3D Studio Max, Extreme 3D, Strata Vision.

• Animation APIs:

• Java3D, DirectX, OpenGL.

• GIF animation: Lightweight web animations.


2.4.Graphics and Image Editing Tools
• Adobe Illustrator: Vector graphic design.

• Adobe Photoshop: Standard for image processing.

• GIMP: Open-source alternative supporting bitmap/vector images.


2.5.Sound Editing Tools
• Visual & audio editing of digitized/MIDI sound.
Tools:
• Adobe Audition
• Sound Forge
• Avid Pro Tools
• Functions: Cut, mix, apply effects, record, playback.
2.6.Animation, Video, and Digital Movie Tools
• Video tools support QuickTime, AVI, etc.

• Popular software:

• Adobe Premiere (video editing)

• After Effects (video effects)

• iMovie (Apple ecosystem)

• Final Cut Pro (Professional editing suite)

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