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.
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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.
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?