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<table><tbody><tr><td>Examples of individual content forms that can be combined in multimedia<table><tbody><tr><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="/facts/Writing/ke1HYEU8">Text</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Sound_recording_and_reproduction/BMbpAWkE">Audio</a></td><td>Still <a href="/facts/Image/hbjEdTXK">images</a></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="/facts/Animation/093f9nUg">Animation</a></td><td>Video <a href="/facts/Footage/ImAthDq6">footage</a></td><td><a href="/facts/Interactivity/9LeFR3ru">Interactivity</a></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table> <p>Multimedia refers to the integration of multiple forms of content, such as text, audio, images, video, and interactive elements into a single digital platform or application. This integration allows for a more immersive and engaging experience compared to traditional single-medium content. Multimedia is utilized in various fields, including education, entertainment, communication, game design, and digital art, reflecting its broad impact on modern technology and media. </p><p>Multimedia encompasses various types of content, each serving different purposes: </p> <ul><li>Text - Fundamental to multimedia, providing context and information.</li></ul> <ul><li>Audio - Includes music, sound effects, and voiceovers that enhance the experience. Recent developments include spatial audio and advanced sound design.</li></ul> <ul><li>Images - Static visual content, such as photographs and illustrations. Advances include high-resolution and 3D imaging technologies.</li></ul> <ul><li>Video - Moving images that convey dynamic content. High-definition (HD), 4K, and 360-degree video are recent innovations enhancing viewer engagement.</li></ul> <ul><li>Animation - the technique of creating moving images from still pictures, often used in films, television, and video games to bring characters and stories to life.</li></ul> <p>Multimedia can be recorded for playback on computers, <a href="/facts/Laptop/3EFwTAb2">laptops</a>, <a href="/facts/Smartphone/cSIrBMWG">smartphones</a>, and other electronic devices. In the early years of multimedia, the term "rich media" was synonymous with <a href="/facts/Interactive_media/4TnPQC4K">interactive multimedia</a>. Over time, <a href="/facts/Hypermedia/90HarmoP">hypermedia</a> extensions brought multimedia to the World Wide Web, and streaming services became more common. </p>