Chapter 14 | MULTIMEDIA AND ITS USES

 

Write the technical term for the following:

a. The combination of more than one media in a single environment:

Ans: Multimedia

b. The moving images of real events:

Ans: Video

c. The computer system capable of handling more than one medium simultaneously:

Ans: Multimedia Computer

d. The illusion of motion created by displaying a series of pictures and images:

Ans: Animation

Very Short Answers:

a. How many media are included in multimedia?

Ans: Two or more than two media are included in multimedia.

b. Is a sound card a compulsory device for multimedia?

Ans: Yes, a sound card is a compulsory device for multimedia.

c. Write any two software tools used in multimedia.

Ans: Two software tools used in multimedia are Word processing software and Photo editor software.

d. Give one software used to view multimedia.

Ans: Windows Media Player is an example used to view multimedia.

e. Give one example of educational multimedia.

Ans: Computer Assisted Learning is an example of educational multimedia.

f. Which special movie is used as entertainment in multimedia?

Ans: Jurassic Park is an example of a special movie developed using multimedia technology.

Short Answers:

a. What is multimedia? List any four application fields of multimedia.

Ans: Multimedia is a combination of text, graphics, sound, animation, and video delivered interactively to the user through electronic or digital means.

Four application fields of multimedia are:

i) Education and Training

ii) Business

iii) Entertainment

iv) Internet and Web

b. What are the basic elements of multimedia?

Ans: The basic elements of multimedia are: Text, Graphics, Audio, Animation, and Video.

c. What is the importance of graphics in multimedia?

Ans: Graphics are important in multimedia because they help explain information more clearly through illustrations, charts, and visual aids.

d. What is meant by animation?

Ans: Animation is the process of creating the illusion of movement by displaying a series of images or frames in quick succession.

e. What is a multimedia computer?

Ans: A multimedia computer is a computer system that is capable of handling and processing multimedia elements like text, images, audio, video, and animations.

f. What are the hardware components used in a multimedia computer?

Ans: The hardware components used in a multimedia computer are:

• Sound card
• Graphics card
• Speakers
• Microphone
• CD/DVD drive
• Monitor

g. What are the software tools used in the multimedia computer?

Ans: The software tools used in a multimedia computer include:

Graphics and photo editing software (e.g., Adobe Photoshop)

Audio and video editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, Audacity)

Presentation software (e.g., Microsoft PowerPoint)

Multimedia players (e.g., Windows Media Player, VLC Media Player)

h. Write the use of multimedia in the following fields:

i. Entertainment:

Multimedia is used in entertainment to create animated movies, video games, and music videos. It enhances the overall experience by combining visuals, sound, and interactivity.

ii. Education:

Multimedia is used in education for creating interactive learning tools, such as e-learning courses, educational games, and instructional videos. It helps in making learning more engaging and effective.

iii. Business:

Multimedia is used in business for creating presentations, training materials, advertisements, and product demonstrations. It helps companies communicate their ideas more effectively to clients and employees.