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Thursday, December 17, 2009

MULTIMEDIA APPLICATION

Introduction
Computers have changed from huge mainframes to small desktop computers as time passed. The first personal computers could not produced sounds. They just displayed the text on the screen. But over’s the years a number of new technologies have emerged which have exerted the power of machines, faster chips, sound cards, bigger monitors and so on. So multimedia technology has emerged gradually.


Multimedia is a new technology. as the name implies multimedia is the integration of multiple forms of media. The word multimedia is made up of two separate words; multi and media, which mean many and materials, through which information may be transmitted. This includes text, graphics, and animation, video, sound and computer programs. These mediums are digitally controlled by computer[s].Multimedia enhance s the information for better communication and understanding Multimedia upgrade kits[MUK] are available in the market for the upgrading of your PC. A MUK consist of the CD-ROM drive, sound card, speaker and microphone etc.

Types of Media

Multimedia is the integration of multiple forms of media the types of media in multimedia include;

Types Description
Text displays alphanumeric characters on the screen to present information. It is the base layer of almost all programs.
Graphics Computer graphics make a computer capable of displaying and manipulation pictures. It is a more powerful way to illustrate information then the text.
Animation Animation on computer is one of the chief ingredients of multimedia presentations. Animation is a simulation of movement created by displaying a series of pictures or frames. Cartoons on television are an example of animation.
Video video deals with recording and display of a sequence of images at a reasonable speed to create an impression of movement. It describes images of real events stored in a digital from.

Sound

sound is a significant aspect of exciting and successful multimedia application. Sound effects are used to accompany animation and increase the interactivity with the user.


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