1. 1 Multimedia Overview Unit A

2. 2 Reading Check Assignment What is multimedia? Define multimedia including the elements used in multimedia and the key features of multimedia. Use examples in your answer.  From a student’s standpoint, how can multimedia be used to enhance education? Use examples in your answer.

3. 3 Vocabulary Multimedia- A computer-based, interactive event that incorporates text, graphics, sound, animation, video, and virtual reality. - Multimedia- A computer-based, interactive event that incorporates text, graphics, sound, animation, video, and virtual reality. - Multimedia Titles—refer to specific products Multimedia Titles—refer to specific products Browser—A web software program such as Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator that provides the interface of the Web portion of the Internet. It allows navigation of Web pages. Browser—A web software program such as Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator that provides the interface of the Web portion of the Internet. It allows navigation of Web pages. Pixel—the smallest unit that a monitor can display. Pixel—the smallest unit that a monitor can display. Multimedia Applications—a broad term that covers all uses of multimedia Multimedia Applications—a broad term that covers all uses of multimedia Edutainment—the name given to multimedia titles that combine education and entertainment. Edutainment—the name given to multimedia titles that combine education and entertainment.

4. 4 Lossess—does not change any pixel data Lossess—does not change any pixel data Lossy—reduces the size of a file by removing certain pixels Lossy—reduces the size of a file by removing certain pixels Vocabulary

5. 5 Multimedia Definition A computer-based, interactive event that incorporates text, graphics, sound, animation, video, and virtual reality. Multimedia Use Considerations 1. Audience 2. Content

6. 6 Multimedia Elements Animation Animation Text Text Graphics Graphics Sound Sound Video Video Virtual reality Virtual reality Virtual reality Virtual reality

7. 7 Interactivity Basic Multimedia Feature Content is presented in a nonlinear way Content is presented in a nonlinear way User determines User determines what content is deliveredwhat content is delivered when it is deliveredwhen it is delivered how it is deliveredhow it is delivered Interactivity forms Interactivity forms Keyboard input, mouse point & click, touch screens, voice activation, mouse rolloversKeyboard input, mouse point & click, touch screens, voice activation, mouse rollovers

8. 8 Class Activity ExperienceLinearPassiveInteractive TV Radio Movie Lecture DVD Movie Play station CD-ROM game WebTV District Web Site Music CD CD-ROM encyclopedia On a sheet of paper write what category or categories the items listed in the Experience column will fall into.

9. 9 Class Activity ExperienceLinearPassiveInteractive TVXX RadioXX MovieXX LectureXX DVD Movie X Play station XX CD-ROM game X WebTVX District Web Site X Music CD XX CD-ROM encyclopedia X On a sheet of paper write what category or categories the items listed in the Experience column will fall into.

10. 10 Multimedia Computer System Components Speakers Speakers Keyboard Keyboard Monitor Monitor System Unit System Unit Audio/Sound CardAudio/Sound Card Graphics CardGraphics Card SoftwareSoftware Modem/Internet ConnectionModem/Internet Connection CD Rom or DVD DrivesCD Rom or DVD Drives Mouse Mouse Sufficient speed and processing power to deliver presentation is essential Sufficient speed and processing power to deliver presentation is essential

11. 11 Multimedia Applications Online college courses Online college courses Web site video clip demonstrating products Web site video clip demonstrating products Web site that use 3D images to explain an event etc. Web site that use 3D images to explain an event etc.

12. 12 Internet First developed by the U.S. government and research institutions First developed by the U.S. government and research institutions Became popular after development of browser Became popular after development of browser Fastest growing area for multimedia delivery Fastest growing area for multimedia delivery

13. 13 Web Development Considerations File sizeFile size Playback system (hardware & software)Playback system (hardware & software) Techniques used to speed up transferTechniques used to speed up transfer File compression File compression LosslessLossless lossylossy

14. 14 Growth of Multimedia Advances in computers, software, & the Internet Advances in computers, software, & the Internet Breakthroughs in technologies Breakthroughs in technologies Game developers were pioneers in the use of multimediaGame developers were pioneers in the use of multimedia Ability to play video clipsAbility to play video clips Decrease in prices of technology equipment and software Decrease in prices of technology equipment and software Marketing push by computer companies Marketing push by computer companies Value added to the product Value added to the product

15. 15 Barriers to creating multimedia Different types of computer systems varying in speed, capacity & display capabilities Different types of computer systems varying in speed, capacity & display capabilities Lack of a way to deliver the large amount of data required for a multimedia title through the desktop computer Lack of a way to deliver the large amount of data required for a multimedia title through the desktop computer

16. 16 User control User control Individualization--Addressing different learning styles and needs Individualization--Addressing different learning styles and needs Active Participation Active Participation Growth of Multimedia User’s Standpoint

17. 17 Growth of Multimedia Marketing Standpoint Growing interest and demands by consumers Growing interest and demands by consumers Formation of trade associations Formation of trade associations Created standardsCreated standards Created magazinesCreated magazines Increased in technical skills Increased in technical skills

18. 18 Uses of Multimedia Education – used to produce computer-based training courses and reference books like encyclopedia and almanacs. Education – used to produce computer-based training courses and reference books like encyclopedia and almanacs. Entertainment and fine arts—to develop special effects in movies and animations. Entertainment and fine arts—to develop special effects in movies and animations. Some video gamesSome video games

19. 19 Engineering—used for computer simulations Engineering—used for computer simulations Industry – used as a way to help present information to shareholders, superiors and coworkers. Industry – used as a way to help present information to shareholders, superiors and coworkers. Uses of Multimedia

20. 20 Educational Applications Facilitates learning Facilitates learning Accommodates a variety of learning styles Accommodates a variety of learning styles User-controlled User-controlled Provide immediate feedback Provide immediate feedback Can provide pertinent information on demand Can provide pertinent information on demand

21. 21 Multimedia Playback Systems Monitor Screen resolution is measured in pixels. Screen resolution is measured in pixels. The higher the resolution the better picture quality The higher the resolution the better picture quality Video card & its memory controls the number of pixels displayed on screen. Video card & its memory controls the number of pixels displayed on screen.

22. 22 Review Which of the following is NOT an element used in multimedia? a.Video b. Text c. Animation d. All are elements used in multimedia d. All are elements used in multimedia What are the forms of interactivity? Keyboard input, mouse point & click, touch screens, voice activation, mouse rollovers

23. 23 Review Cont’d The ? is a vast communications system linking computers around the world. a. W3Cb. Internetc. Netscaped. Cablescape b. Internet Internet Explorer is an example of a(n) ? a. Intranetb. HTML programc. Webcastd. browser d. browser

24. 24 Review Cont’d Screen resolution is measured in dots called ? a. Pixelsb. Bitsc. Bytesd. None of these a. pixels Two considerations for the appropriate use of multimedia Audience & content

25. 25 Review Cont’d Three reasons for the growth of multimedia from a user standpoint Control, active participation, & individualization The elements that can be combined to create a multimedia title. Text, graphics, sound, video, animation & virtual reality

26. 26 Review Cont’d Basic multimedia feature Interactivity Which of the following is associated with interactivity in multimedia? a.User controlb. Nonlinearityc. CD-ROM d. Both a and b a. User control

27. 27 References Shuman, James E., Multimedia Concepts Course Technology, 2001 Teacher Created