3. Computer hardware is a collective term used
to describe any of the physical components of
an analog or digital computer. The
term hardware distinguishes the tangible
aspects of a computing device from software,
which consists of written instructions that
tell physical components what to do.
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HARDWARE
5. SOFTWARE
Software is a set of instructions, data or programs used to
operate computers and execute specific tasks. Opposite of
hardware, which describes the physical aspects of a
computer, software is a generic term used to refer
to applications, scripts and programs that run on a
device. Software can be thought of as the variable part of
a computer and hardware the invariable part.
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8. the hardware & software in multimedia
For producing multimedia you need
hardware, software and creativity.
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9. the hardware & software in multimedia
MULTIMEDIA HARDWARE
REQUIREMENTS
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10. the hardware in multimedia
CPU
Central Processing Unit (CPU) is an essential part in any
computer. It is considered as the brain of computer, where
processing and synchronization of all activities takes
place. The efficiency of a computer is judged by the speed
of the CPU in processing of data. For a multimedia
computer a Pentium processor is preferred because of
higher efficiency.
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11. the hardware in multimedia
Monitor
The monitor is used to see the computer output. Generally,
it displays 25 rows and 80 columns of text. The text or
graphics in a monitor is created as a result of an
arrangement of tiny dots, called pixels. Resolution is the
amount of details the monitor can render. Resolution is
defined in terms of horizontal and vertical pixel (picture
elements) displayed on the screen.
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12. the hardware in multimedia
Monitor
The monitor is used to see the computer output. Generally,
it displays 25 rows and 80 columns of text. The text or
graphics in a monitor is created as a result of an
arrangement of tiny dots, called pixels. Resolution is the
amount of details the monitor can render. Resolution is
defined in terms of horizontal and vertical pixel (picture
elements) displayed on the screen.
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13. the hardware in multimedia
Video Grabbing Card
We need to convert the analog video signal to digital signal
for processing in a computer. Normal computer will not be
able to do it alone. It requires special equipment called
video grabbing card and software to this conversion
process. This card translates the analog signal it receives
from conventional sources such as a VCR or a video
camera, and converts them into digital format.
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14. the hardware & software in multimedia
For the creation of multimedia on
the PC there are hundreds of software
packages that are available from
manufacturers all over the world.
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15. the hardware & software in multimedia
MULTIMEDIA SOFTWARE
REQUIREMENTS
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16. the software in multimedia
Adobe CS4
Adobe CS4 is a collection of graphic design, video
editing, and web development applications made
by Adobe Systems many of which are the
industry standard that includes
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17. the software in multimedia
Adobe Dreamweaver
Although a hybrid WYSIWYG and code-based
web design and development application,
Dreamweaver’s WYSIWYG mode can hide
the HTML code details of pages from the user,
making it possible for non-coders to create web
pages and sites. WYSIWYG (What You See Is
What You Get) web development software that
allows users to create websites with out using
Html, everything can be done visually.
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18. the software in multimedia
Microsoft Powerpoint
Powerpoint Presentations are generally made up
of slides may contain text, graphics, movies, and
other objects, which may be arranged freely on
the slide.
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19. 3.
what are the LATEST hardware &
software THAT WE USE in
multimedia?
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20. COMPUTER:
Dell XPS Tower
LATEST hardware THAT WE USE in multimedia
SPECS:
CPU: 3.2GHz Intel Core i7-8700 (hexa-core,
6M Cache, up to 4.6GHz)
Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070 (8GB
GDDR5 VRAM); Intel UHD Graphics 630
RAM: 16GB DDR4 (2,666MHz)
Power Supply: 460W
Storage: 256GB PCIe NVMe SSD, 1TB HDD
(7,200 rpm)
Optical drive: 8x DVD-RW drive
Ports: 7 x USB 3.0, 1 x USB 3.1 Type-A, 1 x USB
3.1 Type-C, 2 x USB 2.0, SD card slot, HDMI,
Display Port, Gigabit Ethernet, mic-in,
headphone-out, 5.1 channel audio jacks
Connectivity: Killer 1535 802.11ac (2x2),
Bluetooth 4.1
Operating system: Windows 10 Home 64-bit
Weight: 22 pounds (10kg)
Size: 7.09 x 14.02 x 15.22 inches (18 x 35.6 x
38.7cm; W x D x H)
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21. CAMERA:
Nikon Z6
LATEST hardware THAT WE USE in multimedia
SPECS:
Type: Mirror less | Sensor size: Full-
frame CMOS | Resolution: 24.5MP
| Lens: Nikon Z mount | Viewfinder: EVF
| Screen type: 3.2-inch tilting
touchscreen, 2,100,000 dots | Maximum
continuous shooting speed: 12fps
| Movies: 4K | User
level: Intermediate/expert
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22. KEYBOARD:
Roccat Vulcan 120 Aimo
LATEST hardware THAT WE USE in multimedia
SPECS:
Tactile and silent 1.8mm actuation point
with a 3.6mm travel distance, the switches
feature structural housing to reduce wobble
while being pressed. They bring electrical
contact bouncing to a minimum, allowing
firmware to recognize input 20%
faster. The key caps are also ultra-light –
50% lighter than standard – for that rapid
response.
Long-life LED capable of displaying 16.8M
colors in a variety of special effects.
Transparent switch housing means the
multicolor lighting shines impressively and
is spread evenly from every key.
Length: 23.50 cm Height: 3.20cm
Operating system: Windows® 10,
Windows® 7, ...
Weight: 1150 g
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23. BlueStacks App Player
for PC Windows
LATEST software THAT WE USE in multimedia
FEATURES:
Fully customizable environment
Support for multiple OS
configurations
Google Play integration
Play games on Android 7.1.2 (Nougat)
Hyper-G Graphics for
uncompromising graphics
AI-driven resource management for
low-latency gaming
BlueStacks App Player is a great tool for
allowing you to run your favorite
mobile apps/games in full screen in
your browser using a PC or Mac.
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24. VirtualDJ
LATEST software THAT WE USE in multimedia
FEATURES:
VirtualDJ (VDJ) is a feature-packed
deejaying software for mixing and
playing digital audio and video tracks.
The UI resembles a classic DJ setup
with a mixer and two turntables but
can be expanded to 4 decks or
more. It’s vinyl emulation feature
allows to control music files on the
computer through physical turntables
which makes the mixing and
scratching experience authentic and
far more powerful than using
keyboard and mouse.
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25. AVS Video Editor
LATEST software THAT WE USE in multimedia
FEATURES:
-Manage various video formats.
-300 video effects.
-HD video editing.
-Blu-ray support.
-Capture video.
-Share videos.
-Multilingual support*.
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26. Credits
Special thanks to all the people who made and released these awesome
resources for free:
Presentation template by SlidesCarnival
Photographs by Unsplash
www.google.com
murdomultimedia.wordpress.com
searchapparchitecture.techtarget.com
www.techradar.com
filehippo.com
www.virtualdj.com
www.bluestacks.com
en.roccat.org
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