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- 1. 8/19/2019 BACHELOR OF DESIGNMULTIMEDIA SEMESTER 1. INTRODUCTION TO MULTIMEDIA SUBMITTED BY -: RAMANDEEP SINGH SUBMITTED TO -: RACHITA JAIN ROLL NO. -: 5411
- 2. 2 INTRODUCTION TO MULTIMEDIA Whatis Multimediaand what are its elements? Multimedia is the media that uses multiple forms of information content and Information processing (for exampletext, audio, graphics, animation, video and Interactivity) to inform or entertain the user. Multimedia also refers to the use of electronic media to store and experience multimedia content. Multimedia is similar to the traditional mixed media but with a broader scope. It has become an inevitable part of any presentation. Ithas found a variety of applications fromentertainment and education. The revolution of internet has also increases the demand for multimedia content. Multimedia falls into one of the five main categories and use various techniques for digital formatting. TEXT GRAPHIC AUDIO VIDEO MULTIMEDIA ANIMATION
- 3. 3 The differentcategories ofMultimediaare explained as follows: 1. Text As a multimedia option text can easily be overlooked but it is still the most fundamental element and most effective way to communicate in multimedia. Text is used as headlines, subtitles and slogans. Its purposeis to express specific information in other media. Itinvolves useof text types, sizes, colors, and background color. For example, you can choosethe font and its size and color to set a tone or project an image or you can choosethe mood you want to evoke with background color. Text can make the intended messageyou want to convey through multimedia more understandable. Itcan be used as an alternative in case a digital image is not available in a visitor’s browser and other media or related information can be accessed by clicking on text links. 2. Graphics Graphics are an importantpart of multimedia because humans arevisually oriented. Images including photographs, illustrations, drawings, clipart, icons, or any other non-textual image on a website or on social media are examples of graphics. Still pictures typically accompany text to illustrate the point or idea the text makes. Photos in a multimedia application go beyond using them just as decoration. In a multimedia context, graphics may consistof slideshows or galleries that a website or social media visitor can view.
- 4. 4 3. Audio Audio canenhance your websitedesign and social media platforms. It's a multimedia application that uses dialogue, recorded narration, music and sound effects. These are called the sound or audio elements. When used in moderation, adding multimedia such as sound to our presentation can be a great way to catch and focus the visitor's attention, to deliver information to visitor and to help the visitor's comprehension. For example - Narration can be used to describewhat is being seen in an animation clip. Enhancing the understanding of what the clip is all about featuring related music and special sound effects are also very effective multimedia applications that can add to the visitors’ experience. Some common Audio file extensionsare listed in the tablebelow: S.NO. AUDIO FORMAT 1 .WAV 2 .MP3 3 .WMA 4 .ACC 5 .OGG 4. Video Video is visual multimedia source that combines a sequence of image to form a moving picture. The video transmits a signal to screenand processesthe order in which the screencapture should be shown. Video usually have audio components that correspond with the pictures being shown on the screen. Some common video file extensionsare listed in the tablebelow:
- 5. 5 S.NO. VIDEO FORMATS 1 .MP4 2 .AVI 3 .FLV 4 .MOV 5 .MPG 5.Animation Animator elements are common multimedia application . animation is series of images put together to give the effect of movement. In multimedia, 2D and 3D animation is used. Movement, rather than viewing justa still image is essentially usefulfor illustrating concepts that involve movement. Animation is used to add visualinterest or bring attention to important information or links. Itcan illustrate how things work or present information in entertaining ways. Animation is a dynamic and media-rich content that stays within one container on a page, a very usefulform of communication. S.NO 1 2 3 4 5 TYPES TRADITIONAL ANIMATION 2D ANIMATION 3D ANIMATION MOTION GRAPHIC STOP GRAPHIC
- 6. 6 Application of multimediaarelisted below -: 1. Multimediain entertainment -: it aims that diverting users that’s is engaging them in other activities . the act includes – LISTENING TO MUSIC WATCHING VIDEOS PLAYING GAMES PARTICIPATING IN A STORY . Multimedia is specially used in movie making and animation . multimedia games arepopular pastimes softwareprograms arealso available in cd roams or online 2. Multimediain business-: training , informational promotional materials , sales presentation , points of sales displays that allow for consumers integrations and communication within and outside the organisation areall application of multimedia in business world . Multimedia presentation for many apps can be highly portable particularly in the case of pen drive, cd roams , dvd’s The equipment used to producethese presentations are relatively common place otherwiseeasy to access . existing presentation use grap keep attention In advertising business 3.Multimediain software –: software engineers may use multimedia in comp. from entertainment to training such as -: Military Designing visuals games Itcan also be used for learning process as well .this softwareis created by professionalengineers. 4.Multimediain e-learning -: it has become a very good communication media between students and teachers . severallines of research evolve in the possibilities for learning and entrée are nearly endless . there are two categories which link the students and teachers
- 7. 7 one of thosewhich can be convey the subjectcontent such as print material , video tape and audio tape .