Course Code MIT511
Description Multimedia Technology
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Assignment No. 1
Online Education
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ASSIGNMENT
Assignment 1
Answer the following questions:
1.) Why is it that audio/sound is considered as one of the most critical element of a multimedia application?
Answer: Audio or sound is considered as one of the most critical elements of a multimedia application because it
enhances the overall experience of the user/viewer. Audio can be in the form of sound effects, background
music and speech. Using one or a combination of these forms of Audio can help convey the tone or theme of
any video or presentation. It may also be used to communicate the enthusiasm of the user for the subject.
2.) How multimedia affects the business world?
Answer: In the recent years, multimedia has greatly affected the business world because of the wide variety of
fields that uses multimedia. Multimedia also offers a powerful means of communication. They allow companies
to provide high quality information to a lot of people. Thus, companies employ multimedia in marketing,
advertising and product demonstrations to increase sales and recognizability of their products and services.
Also, multimedia helps in getting the message across. Thus, companies often employ the use of multimedia in
business presentations and trainings. Lastly, Multimedia is also used in catalogs, instant messaging and network
communications.
3.) Search for latest Multimedia applications local and international and explain the use of this technology and its
contribution to community.
Answer: Video conferencing tools such as Zoom, Microsoft teams, etc. are widely used by companies for online
business meetings and collaboration. In this day and age of the pandemic, one could argue that companies could
not accomplish any work without Multimedia applications, especially during the times when everyone was
locked down in their homes and could not commute to work or offices. For example, working from home could
not have been accomplished without these tools. Thus, one can say that Multimedia applications has greatly
contributed to the community and businesses worldwide.
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Description Multimedia Technology
College / Department:
Assignment No. 1
Online Education
Page 1 of 1
ASSIGNMENT
Assignment 1
Answer the following questions:
1.) Why is it that audio/sound is considered as one of the most critical element of a multimedia application?
Answer: Audio or sound is considered as one of the most critical elements of a multimedia application because it
enhances the overall experience of the user/viewer. Audio can be in the form of sound effects, background
music and speech. Using one or a combination of these forms of Audio can help convey the tone or theme of
any video or presentation. It may also be used to communicate the enthusiasm of the user for the subject.
2.) How multimedia affects the business world?
Answer: In the recent years, multimedia has greatly affected the business world because of the wide variety of
fields that uses multimedia. Multimedia also offers a powerful means of communication. They allow companies
to provide high quality information to a lot of people. Thus, companies employ multimedia in marketing,
advertising and product demonstrations to increase sales and recognizability of their products and services.
Also, multimedia helps in getting the message across. Thus, companies often employ the use of multimedia in
business presentations and trainings. Lastly, Multimedia is also used in catalogs, instant messaging and network
communications.
3.) Search for latest Multimedia applications local and international and explain the use of this technology and its
contribution to community.
Answer: Video conferencing tools such as Zoom, Microsoft teams, etc. are widely used by companies for online
business meetings and collaboration. In this day and age of the pandemic, one could argue that companies could
not accomplish any work without Multimedia applications, especially during the times when everyone was
locked down in their homes and could not commute to work or offices. For example, working from home could
not have been accomplished without these tools. Thus, one can say that Multimedia applications has greatly
contributed to the community and businesses worldwide.
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