Multimedia and HTML Basics: A Comprehensive Guide
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Video Capture and Storage
Factors Affecting Video Capture Speed
Which of the following is not a factor in the loss of speed in video capture to your computer?
- CD/DVD speed
Recommended Hard Disk Data Transfer Rate
For video capture, the recommended minimum hard disk data transfer rate is:
- 2.5 Mb/sec
- 5.0 Mb/sec
- 4.5 Mb/sec
- 3.5 Mb/sec
Peak Writing Definition
The amount of information a hard drive can write consistently in one second is called Peak Writing.
Data Compression
Compression Process
Compression is the process of removing or restoring data to reduce the size of a file.
Synchronous vs. Asynchronous Compression
When the algorithmic compression process takes the same amount of time as the decompression process, it is called Synchronous.
Audio Formats and Concepts
Waveform Audio Format Origins
The waveform audio format (WAV) was originally created for Windows 3.1.
Compatible Sound Formats
One of the most compatible sound formats is WAV.
Space-Efficient Sound Formats
One of the smallest sound formats per minute of sound is VQF.
Sound Modulation
The variation of a sound parameter by a control function is called Modulation.
MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface)
MIDI stands for Musical Instrument Digital Interface.
Hypermedia and Interactivity
Hypermedia Definition
Hypermedia is attributed to links and navigation within material stored on any medium.
Evaluating Multimedia Interactivity
One of the six fundamental levels for evaluating the interactivity of a multimedia product includes determining the type of interactivity.
HTML Document Structure
Elements Not Used in HTML
The following are not used in an HTML document: borders, footer, margins, page numbering.
HTML Tags
Instructions in HTML are called tags.
Multimedia Etymology
The term "multimedia" translates to "many media".
Modifying Background Color in HTML
The following HTML tag modifies the background color of a document: <body bgcolor="color"></body>
Selecting a Paragraph in HTML
The HTML tag to select a paragraph is <p></p>
Inserting Images in HTML
The basic instruction for inserting an image in HTML is: <img src="image URL">
Web Browser Function
A web browser is a program that channels client-server requests and performs them adequately.
Sound Representation and Formats
Sound as a Wave
Sound is represented as a wave.
Analog Information
Information represented by a continuous curve is called analog.
ADC Abbreviation
ADC stands for Analog-to-Digital Converter.
Default Windows CD Sound Recording
A default Windows CD sound recording is typically 172 Kb/s, 44kHz sampling rate, 16-bit stereo.
WAV Sound Format
WAV is an audio format.
MPEG File Layers
MPEG files are divided into several layers, from MPEG-1 to MPEG-4.
Multimedia Applications and Concepts
Traditional Multimedia Application
A traditional multimedia application is a diaporama (slideshow).
MP3 Encoding Algorithm
The MP3 format is synonymous with the MPEG-1 Layer 3 encoding algorithm.
Digital Video Definition
Digital video is a dedicated system for storing moving images and sound for later playback.
Digital Video Editing
Digital video editing is the transition from analog video signals to digital video signals.
Composite Video Components
In composite video, brightness, color, and timing information are combined into a single signal.
Linear Editing
Linear editing uses digital devices.
Video Frame
A frame consists of the moving images displayed during one second of film.
Progressive Scan
Non-interlaced computer monitors often use a process called progressive scan.
Video Sequence
A sequence is a succession of scenes or drawings that comprise a descriptive phase.
Hypertext vs. Traditional Text
Key Difference
The basic difference between traditional text and hypertext is that hypertext represents a network or information system without a single order of reading.
HTML Text Formatting
Highlighting Text in HTML
Text can be highlighted in an HTML document.
Video Editing Techniques
Masks in Video Editing
Using a mask in video editing is considered a transition.
Direct Transition
A direct transition is moving from one video to another smoothly.
Basic HTML Structure
A basic HTML structure includes: <html><head><title></title></head><body></body></html>