计算机英语第四版unit3课文翻译,计算机专业英语第3版unit3.ppt

计算机专业英语第3版unit3

计算机专业英语(第3版) Unit 3 Multimedia and Its Applications 3.1 Multimedia 3.2 Computer Graphics and Images 3.3 Computer Aided Design 3.4 Computer Animation 3.5 Multimedia Software 3.1 Multimedia As the name suggests, multimedia is a set of more than one media element used to produce a concrete and more structured way of communication. With growing and very fast changing information technology, multimedia has become a crucial part of computer world. Elements of Multimedia We break the word multimedia into its component part, we get multi—meaning more than one, and media—meaning form of communication. Those types of media include text, audio sound, static graphics images, animation and full-motion video. Text Text is the basis for word processing programs and is still the fundamental information used in many multimedia programs. By displaying text in more than one format, the message a multimedia application is trying to portray can be made more understandable. Audio Sound The integration of audio sound into a multimedia application can provide the user with information not possible through any other method of communication. Audio sound is available in several different formats. A wave file contains the actual digital data used to play back the sound as well as a header that provides additional information about the resolution and playback rate. The MIDI format is actually a specification invented by musical instrument manufacturers. Static Graphics Images Static graphics images are an important part of multimedia because humans are visually oriented. Static graphics images have a number of formats and can be created in a number of different ways. Animation Animation refers to moving graphics images. Animation is especially useful for illustrating concepts that involve movement. Full-Motion Video Full-motion video, such as the images portrayed in a television, can add even more to a multimedia application. Full-motion video is still in its beginn