Chapter 1 exploring the world of multimedia

CHAPTER 1: Exploring the World of Multimedia
I. What is multimedia? Multimedia is integration of text still and moving images and sound by means of computer technology.
A.Words in multimedia can be:
1. Written
2. Spoken
3. Sung
B.Images in multimedia can be:
1. Drawings
2.Charts
3.Diagrams
4.Paintings
5. Photographs
6. Buttons
7. Animations or Videos
C.Sound, also called , in multimedia can be:
1. Voice-Over or Naaration
2. Sound Effects
3. music
D.Video in multimedia can be:
1. Live
2. Recorded
II. What are the types of multimedia productions?
A. Presentations
B. Tutorials
III. What are presentations?
A.Presentations are sequences of slides also called pages or screens that usually incorparate text, sound, graphics, and animations
B.Presentations can be used by:
1. Businesses to present information
2. Teachers or students in classorooms
IV. What are tutorials?
A.Tutorials are computer based instructions that teach skills or procedures
B.Tutorials can be used by:
1. Businesses to train thier employees
2. Schools or colleges to teach or review subject matter
V. What are simulations?
A.Simulations are computer based models of real life situations
B.Simulations can be used for:
1. Training
2. Entertaining
3. Informing
VI. Games can be used for:
A. Entertaining
B. Training

VII. Web pages can be used for:
A. Entertainment
B. Information
C. Training
D. Reference
E. Research
VIII. The Development of Multimedia
A.Graphics have developed from to painting to photograph to digital photography.
B.Audio has developed from to music to recorded sound and music to broadcasting.
C.Movies have developed from to video to digital video.
IX. Computer Technology
A.Computers have become , cheaper, and more powerful.
B.Computers have progressed from desktop computers to laptop computers
to personal digital assistants (PDAs).
X. Multimedia has become a valuable resource in society. It is used for:
A. Education
B. Business
C. Leisure and Recreation
XI. Multimedia is used in: Graphics
A. to learn in new and stimulating ways.
B. to share resources, deliver
information, train employees, and advertise goods and services.
C. to play video
games, surf the Internet, and plan leisure time.