3.01 Explore multimedia systems and elements.

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3.01A Evolution of Multimedia

• 3.01 Explore multimedia systems and elements.

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Meaning of Multimedia
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Meaning of Multimedia

• Originally
• Two or more different media

• Today
• Products, processes, applications, and
  interactivity

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Growth of Multimedia
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Growth of Multimedia

• Multimedia first emerged in the 1980s when
  desktop computers became more prevalent in
  businesses, schools, and homes.
• Growth in multimedia exploded significantly as
  technology improved, allowing animation, complex
  graphics, sound files, and video clips to be
  included in presentations.

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Barriers of Multimedia

• Software
• Large files

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Multimedia Software

• Today
• Many

• Originally
• Limited

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Large files created by multimedia

• Originally
• Limited internal and external storage mediums.
• Limited multimedia effectiveness due to
  processor speeds and RAM sizes.

• Today
• Faster processors
• Audio cards
• Video cards, CDs, DVDs and flash jump drives.

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Business Uses of Multimedia
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Business Uses of Multimedia

• Presentations are customized for possible
  outcomes to
• Inform
• Motivate
• Persuade
• Sell
• Teach
• Train

• Businesses and organizations use multimedia for
  marketing, training, and presentations purposes.

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Advantages of businesses using multimedia

• Enhance communication.
• Add positive visual appeal to presentations.
• Provides entertainment.

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New Dimensions of Multimedia
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New Dimensions of Multimedia Titles

• Webzines
• Online books
• Music distribution
• Interactive games
• Online news
• Social interaction
• Online purchases

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Future of Multimedia

• Multimedia is only in its infancy.
• Multimedia will continue to grow as new
  innovations in computer hardware emerge and new
  software is developed.

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Review

• Meaning
• Growth
• Barriers
• Business uses
• New dimensions
• Future