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An Introduction to Digital Multimedia
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An Introduction to Digital Multimedia

by T.M. Savage, K.E. Vogel
October 2008
Beginner content levelBeginner
335 pages
13h 31m
English
Jones & Bartlett Learning
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7.9 Summary
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To provide feedback (audible mouse clicks, spoken alert messages)
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As an alternative to text for the visually impaired
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Use high-quality sound. Poor audio gives an immediate negative impression.
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Conserve file space. Calculate sound file sizes. Choose the most efficient sound
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Lower sample rates and sizes for speech.
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Consider MIDI sources.
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Consider compression options such as MP3.
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Consider the playback environment.
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Public vs. private use
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Quality of synthesizers for MIDI sound
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Compatibility of sound formats with playback hardware and software
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Give users control:
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over volume
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to stop or start play
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Avoid excessive use of sound—sound can be more tiring for users than images ...
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ISBN: 9780763750527