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Multimedia SystemsOption Topic 2
Multimedia Systems A Multimedia system combines different types of media into interactive
information systems.
Historically, due to large data quantities, most Multimedia systems were delivered via CD or DVD. More recently, with advances in broadband internet, distribution of MM systems can be accessed within the browser.
Most contemporary website combine text, image, audio, video and animation and this integration of media types is the defining characteristic of a MM system.
Professionally developed MM systems require a broad range of expertise including digital artists, those with technical skills in collection and compression, as well as project managers to supervise schedules and budgets.
MM systems are used to educate, train, entertain or provide information.
Multimedia Systems We will look at the following under this topic…
Characteristics of each media type
Hardware for displaying Multimedia
Software for creating and displaying multimedia
Examples of Multimedia Systems
Expertise required during development
Other Information processes when designing MM systems
Issues related to MM Systems
Multimedia Systems Jump online and find a website that you regularly visit that demonstrates the
following…
Data Type Text
Data Type Image
Data Type Video
Data Type Animation (gif, dynamic HTML or FLASH)
Post the URL of the website onto the related MyBigCampus discussion.
What is it about this website that is engaging to the user? Is the GUI (Graphic User Interface) successful? Is the website designed for entertainment, education or information?