Download (UACP35) - (MULTIMEDIA)

ACADEMIC YEAR: 2015 – 2016
 Media Conversion tools
 Media editing tools
 Media authoring tools
REGULATION CBCS - 2012
PART – B ANSWERS (5 MARKS)
1. What are the classifications of multimedia? Explain. (NOV/DEC 2013) (APR/MAY 14) (NOV
2014)
Classification of Multimedia
 Multimedia may be broadly divided into linear and non-linear categories. Linear active content
progresses without any navigation control for the viewer such as a cinema presentation.
 Non-linear content offers user interactivity to control progress as used with a computer game or
used in self-paced computer based training.
 Non-linear content is also known as hypermedia content.
 Multimedia presentations can be live or recorded.
 A recorded presentation may allow interactivity via a navigation system.
 A live multimedia presentation may allow interactivity via interaction with the presenter or
performer.
2. Write any two applications of multimedia. (NOV/DEC 2013) (APR/MAY 14)
Multimedia presentation :
 Multimedia presentation can be used to better explain a subject matter to the students
because it enhance the comprehension capability of students.
 It is extremely effective in getting across new ideas and concepts.
Entertainment:
 Multimedia technology is used by entertainment industry as in games, films, cartoons,
animation, sound effects etc.
 Multimedia is used for training purpose or guide. So users can operate software without
help of trainers.
3. Give a brief description of about multimedia software. (APR/MAY 14) (NOV 2014)
Multimedia software is classified into some categories.
 Device driver
 Media Players