MMGD0101 INTRODUCTION TO MULTIMEDIA
Chapter 3
Multimedia Elements
Multimedia Elements
There are five elements of multimedia:
Text
Graphics
Animation
Sound
Video
Text
Text is words and symbols in any form, spoken
or written, are the most common system of
communication.
A broad term for something that contains
words to express something.
Text is the most basic element of multimedia.
A good choice of words could help convey the
intended message to the users (keywords).
Text
Categories of Text
Alphabets A B C a b c
Numbers 0 1 2 3 …
Punctuations ! ` , . / { } [ ] ( ) …
Symbols $ @ # …
Text
Text Usages
Heading
Paragraph
Text as graphic
Navigation
Text
Fonts
A design for a set of characters including typeface,
size, pitch, and spacing.
A collection of characters of a single size and style
belonging to a particular typeface family.
There is some basic consistency of look that makes
the individual characters, regardless of size and style
variations, part of the same family.
Text
Fonts
Text
Font Size
The size of a font, typically represented in points (pt).
72 points equal to 1 inch.
The font size is the distance from the top of the capital
letters to the bottom of the "descenders" in letters such
as "g" and "y."
Text
Font Size
Use Point Size
Headings 14 – 48
Subheadings Half the heading size, with a
minimum that is not smaller
than the text block
Text block 10 – 12
Text
Font Size
Users may have difficulty reading small text, seeing
small objects or targeting small icons and controls with
a mouse.
Small fonts can cause eye-strain and make reading
difficult or impossible for many users.
Screen elements with fixed sizes may be too small on
high-resolution displays or exceed the screen size on
small, hand-held devices.
Text
Serif vs. Sans Serif Fonts
Text
Serif vs. San Serif Fonts
Text
Serif vs. San Serif Fonts
Text
Working with Text
1. Be Concise
2. Use Appropriate Fonts
3. Make it Readable
4. Consider Type Styles and Colors
5. Use Restraint and be Consistent
Text
Working with Text
Be Concise
Text should be kept to a minimum unless the
application includes a great deal of reference material.
Reading volumes of text on a computer screen is
difficult and tiring.
From a design standpoint, text should fill less than half
the screen
Text
Working with Text
Use Appropriate Fonts
Fonts are useful in focusing attention on certain test on
the screen, enhancing readability, setting a tone
(serious, lighthearted), and projecting an image
(progressive, conservative).
When choosing a font, always consider the objectives
and the audience.
Text
Working with Text
Use Appropriate Fonts
Text
Working with Text
Make It Readable
Although a decorative font maybe attractive but it may also hard to read.
The size of text depends on the application.
Heading and subheadings are used to attract attention and provide the user with quick identification of the screen contents, while text blocks provide the substance.
Text
Working with Text
Consider Type Styles and Colors
Three common type styles are bold, italic, and
underline.
These styles are often used for emphasis in print
materials.
In multimedia applications, however, there are more
often used to indicate hypertext, or hot words.
Text
Working with Text
Consider Type Styles and Colors
How easy is it to read this written
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Class Activity
Exercise
Download and Install new font.
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