The term multimedia is usually a broad term that many use when referring to different pieces of technology that are used to share content. What is generally agreed upon is that multimedia is essentially a piece or pieces of equipment that can be used to deliver content through making use of two or more media.
In this article we are going to briefly look at the 3 main components of multimedia equipment.
The equipment can be used to share text
Text is undoubtedly the most common type of content that is shared through multimedia equipment. This is primarily because most consumers of multimedia are literate and will often rely to text as it is a very explicit way to pass on a communication. Text is rarely misinterpreted therefore making it a preferred mode of passing along messages.
The equipment can be used to share images
Thanks to the introduction of multimedia equipment, it became possible to reinforce the text that was being shared with images. In communication, when you reinforce text with images, your communication becomes even more explicit and chances of miscommunication are greatly reduced.
The equipment can be used to share audio
As multimedia technology continues to evolve, the amount of text used to pass on messages is quickly getting reduced and replaced with audio. This is because it takes a lot of time for the audience to read text however in the same space of time, a significant amount of information can be communicated through audio messages.
Generally, what makes this equipment multimedia is the fact that all the different forms of sharing content are incorporated in the same equipment or connected to use one platform. As technology continues to evolve, multimedia devices are designed to accommodate more and more content formats such as video and animations.
The reality is that multimedia technology is just peaking and therefore we can expect to see more and more amazing advancements in the years to come.
