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Multimedia What can I do?? Background: Peter is a volunteer for the 29th Olympic Games. He takes some video about his work and some moving moments. He wants to edit the video and share his experience with his classmates after the school starts, but he doesn’t know how to edit it to his requirement. So he has to ask his friend Richard for help again. He is calling Richard on the phone. Contents 5.1 Introduction to Multimedia What is multimedia? What does multimedia do? What does multimedia require? 5.1 Introduction to Multimedia What is multimedia? Literally, the word “multimedia” is derived from the combination of “multi” and “media” whose core is the media.…It means that computer information can be represented through audio, graphics, images, video and animation in addition to traditional media (i.e. texts, drawings, etc.) 5.1 Introduction to Multimedia 2. Multimedia represents the convergence of digital control and digital media---the PC as the digital control system and the digital media being today’s most advanced form of audio and video storage and transmission. … When PC power has reached a level close to that needed for processing television and sound data streams in real time, multimedia was born. 5.1 Introduction to Multimedia What does multimedia do? 3. That’s the strength of multimedia and what distinguishes it from traditional media like books and television. 译文：这就是多媒体的力量和它与传统媒体（如书本和电视）的区别所在。 5.1 Introduction to Multimedia What does multimedia require? 5.1 Introduction to Multimedia 4. The sound card contains connectors that project from the back of the case so that you can attach speakers, headphones and a microphone. 译文：声卡在机箱背面提供外部接口，可以把扬声器、耳机和麦克风等插到该接口。 5.1 Introduction to Multimedia 5. A CD-ROM drive makes it possible for your computer to access audio and software CD-ROMs. 译文：只读光盘驱动器使计算机能够访问音频CD和软件CD。 6. With a fast pr