Computer Science 1033A/B Study Guide - Final Guide: Gif, Human Eye, Transparency And Translucency

• School: Western University
• Department: Computer Science
• Course: Computer Science 1033A/B
• Professor: Laura Reid

Document Summary

History of multimedia y 1928 - debut of steamboat willie: first cartoon to use synchronized sound y 1930s technicolour introduced y 1969 network technology introduced. arpanet (advanced research projects agency network) is created. first packet switching network and predecessor to internet. Top 3 applications: entertainment, publishing, education/training y education. E-learning became real not just substitute for lack of teachers. All learning technology mediated in some way. Sequential: you start at the beginning and move to the end. Hyperlinking: an index allows for jumping around to different sections y computer based multimedia applications integrate the various components of media and allow interactivity and hyperlinking y cd/dvd y. Access time: view in an instant by inserting into drive. Access time: may encounter slow connection speeds. Content can be changed y development systems: systems used by multimedia developers to create applications y user systems: systems used to play back multimedia applications.