Multimedia Terms

Multimedia - A technology device used to display and share information

Multimedia May Contain: Text graphics animation video sound

Linear Presentation A presentation much like a slide show. You must view the information in order.

Linear Examples A speech how-to timeline Step-by-step instructions PowerPoint

Non-linear Presentation A presentation set up so you can choose what order you view the information.

Non-linear Examples Web page announce-ment Electronic portfolios Hyper Studio

*Pixels A word invented from “picture element”. It changes the picture elements of a computer image. Also refers to the resolution of the display screen.

*Scanner It captures photographic prints, posters, etc. for computer editing and display.

Story-boarding The brainstorming method used in designing multimedia presentations.

*Camcorder A portable electronic recording device capable of recording live-motion video and audio for later replay.

Hypermedia Software programs that create audiovisual databases on specific subjects. Information found in these databases are shown on “cards”.

*Digital Camera Records and stores photographic images that can be fed into a computer.

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There are 4 views Slide Slide Sorter Notes Page Slide Show

Custom Animation - Slide View Sound Effects

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