INTRODUCTION TO MULTIMEDIA SYSTEMS

INTRODUCTION TO MULTIMEDIA SYSTEMS

Instructions: Answer Question 1 and Any Other Two Questions.

QUESTION ONE (30 Marks)

1. a) Using suitable examples, define the term multimedia                       (4 Marks)
2. b) Differentiate between Vector versus Bitmap            (8 Marks)
3. c) Discuss any FOUR image editing tools (8 Marks)
4. d) Highlight specific ways of acquiring digital images that can be used in development of multimedia applicatio                                                 (6 Marks)
5. e) A Multimedia system has four basic characteristics. State these characteristics         (4 Marks)

QUESTION TWO (20 MARKS)

1. a) Discuss the features and functions of multimedia Authoring Tools (8 Marks)
2. b) Identify and discuss the various types of Authoring Tools used in development of multimedia applications (12 Marks)

QUESTION THREE (20 MARKS)

1. a) Discuss the various animation tools and their functions (8 Marks)
2. b) The HSB Colour model is based on the human perception of colour. Explain the three fundamental characteristics of colours based on this model (12 Marks)

QUESTION FOUR (20 MARKS)

1. a) There are many fonts available. Describe FIVE attributes often used for specifying a font (10 Marks)
2. b) Explain the different ways Typefaces can be classified in                      (5 Marks)
3. c) Explain the measurement for fonts layout (5 Marks)

QUESTION FIVE (20 MARKS)

a). Highlight some of the factors to consider when picking the font to use in a multimedia presentation                                                                                                                      (7 Marks)

1. b) There are many different video capture cards on the market. State Seven features of these cards (7 Marks)
2. c) Explain the three common ways to display animation (6 Marks)