Multimedia means the use of many different types of media such as text, audio, still images, animation, video and different types of interactivity.
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what can multimedia be used in?
education, entertainment, business and society
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how is multimedia used in education?
Used to help students who learn in different ways. Uses different media to get the message across. Brings subjects alive for students.Tutorial packages where students can learn a topic/subject. Language packages using sound, video and animation. I
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how is multimedia used in entertainment?
Many people now spend more time on their computer than they do watching TV. Use social networking sites, chat rooms, online auctions, watching videos on YouTube, etc. There has been a huge change in the way people listen and access music and films
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how is multimedia used in businesses?
Most businesses use multimedia in their websites to promote their business. Use a full range of multimedia features such as video, animation, sound, interactivity to advertise their goods or services. Use multimedia in presentations given to customer
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how is multimedia used in society?
Flexibility to access information in many different forms Interactivity whilst using the material. Integration of material from many different sources. Draws attention to particular material
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why is it important to have memory when using multimedia?
Applications run faster More apps are able to run at the same time You are able to move quickly between apps.
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what are the file sizes, smallest to largest?
Bit, Byte, Kilobyte, Megabyte, Gigabyte and Terabyte
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what does backing storage for media include?
Magnetic hard drives (fixed or portable) Optical disks (e.g. CD-ROM, DVD) Flash drives (pen drives, memory sticks, etc.) Memory cards
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name 5 interactive components?
key words, quizzes, games questionaires and links
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advantages of using multimedia
ncreased learning effectiveness. Gains and holds attention. More appealing. Reduces training cost. Easy to use. Give information cost. Provides high quality of presentations. Multi-sensorial.
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disadvantages of using multimedia
Production of multimedia is more expensive than others because it is made up of more than one medium. Production of multimedia requires an electronic device, which may be relatively expensive. Multimedia requires electricity to run, which adds to the
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