Multimedia application of computer

INTRODUCTION OF MULTIMEDIA APPLICATION OF COMPUTER

computers have changed from huge mainframes to small desktop computers as time passed .The first personal computer could not produced sound .They just displayed the text on the screen .But over the years a number of new technologies have emerged which have extended the power of machine, faster chips, sound cards ,bigger monitors and so on .So, multimedia technology has emerged gradually.

Multimedia is a new technology .As the name implies ,multimedia is the integration of multiple forms of media .The word multimedia is made up of two separate words,"multi" and"media",which means many and materials , through which information may be transmitted .This includes text ,graphics ,animation ,video, sound and computer programs. These mediums are digitally controlled by computers .Multimedia enhances the information for better communication and understanding Multimedia upgrade kits(MUK)are available in the market for the upgrading of your pc .A MUK consists of the CD-ROM drive, sound card, speaker and microphone etc.

Types of media

Multimedia is the integration of multiple forms of media .The types of media in multimedia include:

Types and Description

Text: Displays’ alphanumeric character on the screen to present the information. It is the base of the layer of almost all programs.

Graphics: computer graphics make computer capable of displaying and manipulating pictures. It is a more powerful way to to illustrate information than the text.

Animation: Animation on computers is one of the chief ingredients of multimedia presentation .Animation is a simulation of movement created by displaying a series of pictures or frames .Cartoons on television are an example of animation.

Video: Video deals with recording and display of sequences of images at a reasonable speed to create an impression of movement .It describes images of real events stored in a digital form.

Sound: Sound is a significant aspect of exciting and successful multimedia application. Sound effects are used to accompany animation and increase the interactivity with the user.

Multimedia technology

Multimedia is a kind of powerful and popular technology in the computer in the field which manipulates text, photos, animation, video, etc.CD-ROM is used to store the data and information
in the multimedia technology it is also called the multimedia CD.The capabilities of multimedia technology to handle different types of media makes them suitable for wide range of application and users.
Multimedia computer system
Computer need different type of components to manipulate the data and information related to the multi media application Some of the components ar as follows:
computer
Software (Window Media player, Adobe illustrator ,Macromedia Flash etc.)
-CD-ROM
-CD ROM Drive
-Sound card
-Microphone
-Head phone
-Digital camera
-projector
Multimedia Application
The capabilities of multimedia technology to handle different types of media make them suitable for wide range of application and user. Some of the areas where multimedia could have direct impact are listed below :
- Video Games
-Multimedia in presentation
-Apply special effects in film
-Multimedia for public accessing
-Animated advertisement
-Foreign language learning
-Virtual reality.