Elementary Statistics and Computer Application

Multimedia System Characteristics   Multimedia systems must be computer controlled. All multimedia components are integrated. The interface to the final user may permit interactivity. Information must be represented digitally. Why Represent Information in Digital Form? Storage Digital representation permits the storage of different information types on the same devices.   Transmission Information may also be transmitted over a single digital network.   Processing When digitized, all form of information may be treated by computer programs, for editing, quality improvement, or recognition of the meaning of the information   Multimedia Building Block Multimedia Takes Many Forms: Multimedia takes many forms Courseware Movies Photo albums Image catalogs Delivering and Using Multimedia Multimedia Can Be Delivered Online Online uses include: Books and magazines Movies News and weather Education Maps Entertainment Creating & Developing Multimedia Requirements Creative skills Technology & tools Hardware Software Organization and business talent