Multimedia is a program that combines:

• a. Text• b. Graphics• c. Animations• d. Audio• e. Video

The distinguishing features of multimedia:

• The combination of media elements and the interactivity by the user.

A sound card allows you to:

• Record or playback audio

2-D graphics in a multimedia presentation are used to make:

• Forward arrows

• Stop buttons

• Other navigation buttons:

Video is made up of images that are displayed at rates up to:

• 30 frames per second

Converting video from analog to digital:

• Allows your computer to use the video file

Reducing and expanding the size of a video file is called:

• Compression and decompression

Virtual Reality• Using 3-D images to simulate interactive

worlds

CBT

• Computer-based training

CBT in sports:

• Allows athletes to practice and learn new skills

Businesses can use multimedia to create exciting marketing presentations.

Information Kiosks:

• Hotels• Shopping Centres• Airports

Information Kiosk touch screens:• Allow users to access information easily

Microsoft Encarta

• CD-ROM encyclopedia

Hyperlinks in digital texts:

• Definitions• Graphics• Video clips

Interactive CD-ROMS in the music industry:

• Allows users to play instruments with their favourite musicians

Multimedia developer software used to create applications:

• Authoring programs