What is Multimedia?

 

Defining multimedia

In a generic sense multimedia is simply the use of many media. For example, a speaker using a slide projector and perhaps a VCR is making a multimedia presentation.

However,

the term 'multimedia' is now used to mean much more than the simple use of various media.

Think about what the term multimedia means to you. Try and write a definition in the space below:

 

 

How does your definition compare with this one?

Multimedia is the integrated delivery of text, graphics, video, sound and animation on a computer platform.

Do you think there is anything missing from this definition?

HINT: Aside from the integration of media, what is the special attribute of multimedia that makes it a very powerful tool?

HINT 2: People only remember 15% of what they har, 25% of what they see, but remember over 60% of what they interact with.

 

Role of multimedia

The first role one usually thinks of is that multimedia is used to communicate ideas or information.

Can you think of other roles for multimedia products?