Multimedia

Multimedia is used by computers to run programs which are a combination of animation, video, graphics and audio. Multimedia personal computer was first introduced in 1990. Nowadays every computer complies with multimedia . It is an enjoyable part of computer hardware .

Multimedia Categories:

The categories into which multimedia are divided are:

• Linear Content : The content of multimedia moves without facing any control by the audience. An example is cinema presentation.

• Non-Linear Content : It is also called hypermedia content. This provides the user with chances of interaction, as in the case of computer games.

Features of Multimedia:

• The presentations of multimedia can be seen on stage, it can be transmitted or projected or even locally played with the help of media player.

• Multimedia games can be played by a single or multiple players with the use of special effects.

• Online multimedia is growing into a more advanced field with user-friendly innovations.

Uses of Multimedia :

Multimedia is extensively used in the following fields:

• Creative industries : Here it used in journalism, media services, commercial art and entertainment. The skills of multimedia designers are in great demand.

• Commercial purposes : Industrial and business firms use multimedia for advertising which is able to grab attention. Even government services utilize multimedia for their applications.

• Entertainment : It is used largely in the entertainment industry where movies and animations are given special effects. The multimedia games can be availed online as well as through CD-ROMs.

• Education, Research, Medicine, Engineering and Industries .

Today multimedia is more informative, enjoyable and fun than ordinary text.

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