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Multimedia on the Web. Audio Video Animation Interactivity. Plug-ins in the users’ computer Real Player (.ram, .rpm, .avi) Quicktime (.mov) Shockwave (.dcr) Flash player (.swf) MS Media player (.wav) AuthorWare Web player (.aam) Acrobat Reader (.pdf). Multimedia on the Web.
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Audio Video Animation Interactivity Plug-ins in the users’ computer Real Player (.ram, .rpm, .avi) Quicktime (.mov) Shockwave (.dcr) Flash player (.swf) MS Media player (.wav) AuthorWare Web player (.aam) Acrobat Reader (.pdf) Multimedia on the Web
Streaming media • Real Player (RealOne Player) • QuickTime • MS Media Player • Macromedia Flash • Macromedia Director Shockwave
Streaming vs. Nonstreaming • Nonstreaming files (static file) need to be entirely downloaded to the user’s local disk before they play. • Streaming files begin playing almost immediately (once the buffer is filled) and continue playing as they are downloading.
How to add Audio/Video file • <EMBED> for use with plug-ins <embed src="map_icon.wav" autostart="false" width="240" height="45” volume=100></embed> <br> <embed src="cyclers.avi" width="240" height="180” autostart="false”> </embed> • <A> to link to an audio file from the web page <a href=map_icon.wav>Sound link</a> <br> <a href=cyclers.avi>Movie link</a>
Facts to know: • Which player (Real player or QuickTime) the video will play is depending on the user’s browser set-up
Let’s try • Make a folder named multimedia • Open Notepad and type the HTML
Your summary document: • Start with : • The goal of my site is to … • Your target audience • What age group? • What characteristics they have? • Content • Storyboard • Homepage layout • Web Structure • Due June 5, Thursday