Navigate to the Computing->Higher->Multimedia->NAB2 folder on the pupil share.
You are allowed to use the Internet and this blog to find assistance in completing this task. Both files should be saved in your file area before being printed, black and white is fine.
Answers after the jump
Test your knowledge with some quiz questions you might to look over on pass computing. Flash cards are also useful for revising topics quickly.
It’s been a busy couple of days.
When we think about communications we can break them down to wired and wireless. The trend in communication is toward faster and more secure connections. This increase in bandwidth can be achieved with compression and improved speed due to falling costs.
The trend is storage solutions is for faster access of larger storage capacity. This is driven by the rapid uptake of multimedia applications that make use of video. Take a look at the progression
Processors are becoming more power efficient. This allows the the processors to be run at faster clock speeds and for each processor to have multiple cores. This allows for more media to be displayed and processed at the same time.
Display technology have moved toward greater pixel density and higher resolutions on a flat display. This coupled with cheaper 3D displays has allowed virtual 3D to move from the cinema screen to the the LCD screen. In the future volumetric displays will allow the projection of images that will allow the user to look at objects from all sides.
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Continue reading Implications of the use of multimedia technology
I have added some new videos to the playlists
I have also added more links to the unit posts.
The future is the topic for the rest of the week. You might want to cast an eye over the YouTube playlist.
Here is what we will be covering.
Sampled audio files can take up a large amount of storage space. It is possible to digitally create sound and therefore music digitally, this is often known as FM Synthesis. A standard called MIDI was created to allow Musical Instruments to be connected together using a Digital Interface. These MIDI packets contain data that describes which instrument to play and the details of the notes to be played. Here is an online editor to try.
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Vector graphics packages are sometimes described as Object Oriented or Drawing packages.
S5/6 – Finish Friday 3rd May and return Thursday 6th June
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