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5What is Multimedia?
Definition of multimedia
Computer-based Interactive Communications process Incorporates text, graphics, sound,
animation, and video
6What is Multimedia?
Computer-based
The computer makes interaction possible The computer must be capable of
incorporating the hardware for multimedia• CD-ROM drive• Sound card and speakers• Sufficient speed and processing power
7What is Multimedia?
Interactivity
Linear presentations -- passive users Nonlinear presentations -- active users
9What is Multimedia?
The growth of multimedia
Growth in households that own a multimedia computer
Growth in CD-ROM titles
11What is Multimedia?
Reasons for growth of multimedia: Marketing Declining prices Hype from the computer industry led to:
• Increased production of multimedia hardware and software
• Trade associations• Books and magazines on multimedia• New skill sets for a variety of occupations
Added value to the personal computer
12What is Multimedia?
Reasons for growth of multimedia: User issues User control Individualization Action
13What is Multimedia?
User control
Empowers and motivates user Active learning Nonlinear access to materials
14What is Multimedia?
Individualization
Adjustable to different learning styles Adjustable levels of difficulty
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Action
Traditional media are used passively Multimedia software is used actively
• Simulations• User control
16What is Multimedia?
The Major Categories of Multimedia Entertainment Education Corporate communications Reference Training
17What is Multimedia?
Entertainment
Game developers pioneer new uses of multimedia
Multimedia developers add elements to go beyond games to entertainment• Storytelling• Mental challenges• Sense of accomplishment
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Education
Accommodates different learning styles Nonlinear presentation Motivates learner Provides feedback to learner
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Corporate Communications
Marketing• Attracts attention• CD-ROM catalogs and magazines• Kiosks• Web sites
Presentations• Electronic slide shows• CD-ROM employee training materials
20What is Multimedia?
Reference
Encyclopedias include sounds and videos Dictionaries include pronunciations Large amounts of information can be stored
on CD-ROMs
24What is Multimedia?
Text-intensive Content
It’s hard to read large amounts of text on a screen
Text-intensive titles can be used if:• Non-linear access is provided• Supplementary multimedia materials are
provided
25What is Multimedia?
Linear Content
Computers don’t provide a good movie-watching environment
Short video clips played under user control work well
26What is Multimedia?
Cost-Effective Alternatives
Developers must consider costs and development time
Alternatives• Transparencies• Videotapes
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