Introduction to Multimedia
by Jane .Leong
1. What is Multimedia?
1.1. Multimedia is a combination of text, art (images), sound, animation, and video
1.2. Multimedia becomes interactive multimedia when a user is given the option of controlling the elements
1.3. Interactive multimedia is called hypermedia when a user is provided a structure of linked elements for navigation.
2. Hypertext vs Hypermedia
2.1. Hypertext is a text which contains links to other texts. The term was invented by Ted Nelson around 1965.
2.2. Hypermedia is not constrained to be text-based. It can include other media, e.g., graphics, images, and especially the continuous media – sound and video.
3. Delivering Multimedia
3.1. Multimedia requires large amounts of digital memory when stored in an end user’s library, or large amounts of bandwidth when distributed across network.
3.2. The primary media for delivering multimedia projects are: Compact disc read-only (CD-ROM) Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) Flash drives The broadband Internet
4. Linear vs Nonlinear
4.1. Linear
4.1.1. Projects that are not interactive.
4.1.2. It is usually intended for display purposes with not much interaction or distraction from the audience.
4.1.3. Example: presentation slides, storyline movie or animation video.
4.2. Nonlinear
4.2.1. Projects where users are given navigational control
4.2.2. Participation of users is crucial.
4.2.3. Example: website, google search engine, or DVD menu screen.