Midterm Review:

Know the various topics:

HyperText
HyperMedia
GUI
Interactive Multimedia
Linear vs Non Linear Multimedia
Memex
Dynabook
Sampling, Resolution/Rate
Desciption Based Encoding
Command Based Encoding
Lossyless vs Lossy Compression
Media Specific Applications vs Authoring Software
Authoring Metaphors
Storyboard
Input/Output devices
Uses of Text in a Multimedia project
Unicode
Bitmapped vs Outlined Fonts
Text & Interactivity
Fonts, Bitmap/Outline
Interface Design
PDF
Non-procedural Programming
Prototype
Bitmap
Vector
Full Color vs Index Color
Image file size
3D stages

Sample Midterm Questions. These are for your own use, no need to place on Dropbox.

Why viewport (tag) is important?
What are css media queries used for?
Explain the two major approaches to digitally encoding media (command/description based).
What is the hardest part in web development?
What is the major difference between lossy and lossless compression?
Pick a compression scheme and discuss its benefit.
What is authoring?
How does a storyboard help in the design of a multimedia project?
What are the forms of multimedia and explain them? 
What is the Dynabook and why is it important to know for Multimedia Computing?
Pick a computer project from the computer history in this class and compare it with a modern day equivalent.
What are the three essential tasks in the development plan? 
What is the difference between analog and digital data?
What does user interface mean?
What are the advantages of bitmapped fonts?
What is the definition of Codec?
What is the difference between Typeface and Font?
What is a vector?
Compare Bitmapped to Vector images
What is the purpose for the storyboard?
Explain the two major font technologies for computer text (Bitmapped and Outline Fonts).
What are three authoring metaphors?
What would you do before you create an application?
What is the difference between linear and nonlinear multimedia?
What is the purpose of having an Interface Design and what are some of its essential features?
What is the difference between a linear and a non-linear multimedia?
What does PDF stand for and what are some of the benefits of using it?
What is the role of a project manager?
Where can multimedia be be found in our daily lives?
What is the importance of text?
What are some of the considerations to keep in mind when designing a multimedia presentation?
Explain what happens at the 4 stages of 3D design