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The word multi and media are combined to form the word multimedia.

The
word “multi” signifies “many.” Multimedia is a type of medium that allows
information to be easily transferred from one location to another

By definition Multimedia is a representation of information in an attractive


and interactive manner with the use of a combination of text, audio, video,
graphics and animation. In other words we can say that Multimedia is a
computerized method of presenting information combining textual data,
audio, visuals (video), graphics and animations. For examples: E-Mail, Yahoo
Messenger, Video Conferencing, and Multimedia Message Service (MMS).

Multimedia as name suggests is the combination of Multi and Media that is


many types of media (hardware/software) used for communication of
information.

Categories of Multimedia

1. Linear Multimedia

It is also called Non-interactive multimedia. In the case of linear multimedia,


the end-user cannot control the content of the application. It has literally no
interactivity of any kind. Some multimedia projects like movies in which
material is thrown in a linear fashion from beginning to end. A linear
multimedia application lacks all the features with the help of which, a user
can interact with the application such as the ability to choose different
options, click on icons, control the flow of the media, or change the pace at
which the media is displayed. Linear multimedia works very well for
providing information to a large group of people such as at training sessions,
seminars, workplace meetings, etc.

2. Non-Linear Multimedia

In Non-Linear multimedia, the end-user is allowed the navigational control to


rove through multimedia content at his own desire. The user can control the
access of the application. Non-linear offers user interactivity to control the
movement of data. For example computer games, websites, self-paced
computer-based training packages, etc.
Definition of Multimedia

Components of Multimedia

Following are the common components of multimedia:

Text- All multimedia productions contain some amount of text. The text can
have various types of fonts and sizes to suit the profession presentation of
the multimedia software.

Graphics- Graphics make the multimedia application attractive. In many


cases people do not like reading large amount of textual matter on the
screen. Therefore, graphics are used more often than text to explain a
concept, present background information etc. There are two types of
Graphics:

Bitmap images- Bitmap images are real images that can be captured from
devices such as digital cameras or scanners. Generally bitmap images are
not editable. Bitmap images require a large amount of memory.

Vector Graphics- Vector graphics are drawn on the computer and only require
a small amount of memory. These graphics are editable.

Audio- A multimedia application may require the use of speech, music and
sound effects. These are called audio or sound element of
multimedia.Speech is also a perfect way for teaching. Audio are of analog
and digital types. Analog audio or sound refers to the original sound signal.
Computer stores the sound in digital form. Therefore, the sound used in
multimedia application is digital audio.

Video- The term video refers to the moving picture, accompanied by sound
such as a picture in television. Video element of multimedia application gives
a lot of information in small duration of time. Digital video is useful in
multimedia application for showing real life objects. Video have highest
performance demand on the computer memory and on the bandwidth if
placed on the internet.

Animation- Animation is a process of making a static image look like it is


moving. An animation is just a continuous series of still images that are
displayed in a sequence.

Applications of Multimedia

Following are the common areas of applications of multimedia.


Multimedia in Business

Multimedia in Marketing and Advertising

Multimedia in Entertainment

Multimedia in Education-

Multimedia in Bank

Multimedia in Hospital-

Multimedia Communication Technology and Multimedia Services-

Properties of multimedia system's | Characteristic of multimedia System

1. Combination of media.

2. Independence.

3. Computer supported integration(computer control)

4. Communication system.

1. Combination of media:

According to the definition of multimedia system, a multimedia system must


be composed with the help of different mediums and devices and all
together when works or comes in function then it forms the multimedia
system.

2. Independence:

In the multimedia system different media should be independent from each


other where as there should be inherently tight connection between different
media to work together also.

3. Computer supported integration:

The different independent media are combined in arbitrary forms to work


together as a system with the support of computers. Computer supported
integration also called control through the computer in multimedia systems.
4. Communication systems:

Communication capable multimedia system must be approached. Multimedia


information not only be created, proceed and stored but also be distributed
above the single computer boundary which makes the multimedia
application much popular and useful in distributed environment.

Different types of Transmission media in Multimedia Systems

1. Perception Media

Perception media refers to the nature of information perceived by humans,


which is not strictly identical to the sense that is stimulated

In this context, we distinguish primarily between what we see and what we


hear.Auditory media include music,sound and voice.Visual media include
text, graphics and still and moving pictures.This differentiation can be further
refined.For example, a visual medium can consist of moving pictures,
animation, and text. In turn, moving pictures normally consist of series of
scenes that, in turn, are composed of single pictures.

2. Representation

. representation media refers to how information is represented internally to


the computer.The encoding used is of essential importance. The question to
ask here is: How is information encoded in the computer? There are several
option:

Each character of a piece of text is encoded in ASCII..

An audio data stream is available in simple PCM encoding and a linear


quantization of 16 bits per sampling value.

A single image is encoded as group-3 facsimile or in JPEG format.

A combined audio-video sequence is stored in the computer in various TV


standards (eg. PAL, SECAM or NTSC), in the CCIR-601 standard, or in MPEG
format.

3. Presentation Media
The term presentation media refers to the physical means used by systems
to reproduce information for humans. For example, a TV set uses a cathode-
ray tube and loudspeaker.

Media such as paper, computer monitors, and loudspeakers are output


media, while keyboards, cameras, and microphones are input media.

4. Storage Media

The term storage media is often used in computing to refer to various


physical means for storing computer data, such as magnetic tapes, magnetic
disks, or digital optical disks.

5. Transmission Media

The term transmission media refers to the physical means-cables of various


types, radio tower, satellite, or ether (the medium that transmit radio
waves)-that allow the transmission of telecommunication signals.

6. Information Exchange Media

Information exchange media include all data media used to transport


information, e.g., all storage and transmission media

For example, information can be exchanged by storing it on a removable


medium and transporting the medium from one location to another. These
storage media include paper, and floppy disks

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