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INTRODUCTION TO

MULTIMEDIA SOFTWARE
VLC MEDIA PLAYER, MX PLAYER, WINDOWS MUSIC PLAYER

Presented By:
Cepida, Rhea Jane D.
Salih, Sherhada I.
Largo, Angel S.
Parochel, Karen Christine D.
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Pawai, Jelleen Zanne
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Multimedia software encompasses a variety of applications used to create, edit, manage,

and present media like video, audio, images, and text.
Multimedia software is fundamental to the creation and manipulation of digital content. It allows users
to:

Create:
Develop new media from scratch, such as video clips, audio tracks, and visual designs.

Edit:
Modify existing media, including cutting and splicing video, adjusting audio levels, and
applying visual effects.

Manage:
Organize and categorize media files for efficient storage and retrieval.

Present:
Combine different media elements to create interactive and engaging presentations.
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VIDEO EDITING SOFTWARE:
TOOLS LIKE ADOBE PREMIERE PRO, FINAL CUT PRO, AND IMOVIE ALLOW USERS TO ASSEMBLE, EDIT, AND REFINE VIDEO
FOOTAGE.

AUDIO EDITING SOFTWARE:

APPLICATIONS SUCH AS AUDACITY, AUDITION, AND PRO TOOLS ARE USED FOR RECORDING, MIXING, AND MASTERING AUDIO
TRACKS.

GRAPHIC DESIGN SOFTWARE:

SOFTWARE LIKE ADOBE PHOTOSHOP, ILLUSTRATOR, AND CORELDRAW ARE USED TO CREATE AND EDIT VISUAL DESIGNS.

PRESENTATION SOFTWARE:
TOOLS LIKE MICROSOFT POWERPOINT, GOOGLE SLIDES, AND PREZI HELP USERS CREATE ENGAGING SLIDESHOWS AND
PRESENTATIONS.

GAME ENGINES:
SOFTWARE PLATFORMS LIKE UNITY AND UNREAL ENGINE ARE USED TO DEVELOP INTERACTIVE MULTIMEDIA PROGRAMS, SUCH
AS VIDEO GAMES.

MEDIA PLAYERS:
SOFTWARE LIKE VLC MEDIA PLAYER AND WINDOWS MEDIA PLAYER PLAY AUDIO AND VIDEO FILES.

ANIMATION SOFTWARE:
SOFTWARE LIKE ADOBE ANIMATE AND BLENDER ARE USED TO CREATE ANIMATED GRAPHICS AND VISUALS.
The term "multimedia" was coined by Bob Goldstein in 1966, and the concept has been used
since 1962. Multimedia software, which combines various media types, developed over time with
advancements in computer technology. While no single individual can be credited as the sole
inventor, the evolution of multimedia software is a result of many researchers and engineers
contributing to its development.

The term "multimedia" was first used in 1966 by Bob Goldstein to promote his "Lightworks at
L'Oursin" show, which included various media formats

he concept of multimedia itself can be traced back to 1962, coinciding with the rise of computers
in the global market

Multimedia software evolved as computer technology advanced, allowing for the combination of
text, graphics, audio, video, and animation

Various researchers and engineers contributed to the development of multimedia software,

including hypermedia systems, multimedia database systems, and other specialized types of
multimedia computer systems
VLC MEDIA PLAYER HOME DISCUSSION CONCLUSION

VLC media player is a free, open-source, cross-

platform media player software developed by
the VideoLAN project. It's commonly known as
VLC and was ori-ginally called VideoLAN Client.
VLC is a versatile tool that can play a wide
variety of audio and video files, including discs,
streaming media, and even webcams. ‎

VLC Media Player is a ver-satile tool for playing

various media formats and streaming protocols.
It can handle a wide range of audio and video
files, including DVDs, audio CDs, VCDs, and
multimedia files.
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Playing Media Files: ‎ ‎VLC can open various audio and video files
directly from your computer or other storage devices. ‎

Playing from Discs: ‎‎It can play DVDs, audio CDs, and VCDs. ‎

Streaming: ‎ ‎VLC can play media streams from various sources,

including internet radio and live broadcasts. ‎‎

Transcoding: ‎ ‎VLC can convert media files into different formats,

making it useful for preparing files for different devices or online
platforms. ‎
MX PLAYER HOME DISCUSSION CONCLUSION

MX Player is a versatile media player

application available for Android and iOS,
with a strong focus on video playback. It
supports a wide range of video formats,
offers features like subtitle support and
hardware acceleration, and also functions
as a streaming platform with original and
licensed content. MX Player was originally
a video player, but was later expanded
into an OTT platform with original
programming. It was acquired by Amazon
in 2024.
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Video Player: Supports various video formats like MKV, AVI, MP4, and 3GP,
along with multi-track audio and subtitles.

Hardware Acceleration: Enhances video playback smoothness and

efficiency.

Subtitle Support: Allows users to customize subtitles, including font size,

color, and timing.

OTT Platform: Offers streaming of original shows, web shows, and movies.

Offline Playback: Allows users to download content for offline viewing.

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Video Playback: Play local videos stored on your device or stream

content from the internet.

Subtitle Adjustment: Customize subtitle display to your liking.

Streaming: Watch original MX Player content or other licensed

content.

Multitasking: Use features like Picture-in-Picture mode for seamless

multitasking.
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Windows Media Player (WMP) is a

multimedia application developed by
Microsoft that allows users to play,
organize, and manage digital media
files, including music, videos, and
photos. It comes pre-installed with
most versions of Windows OS.
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Features:

Media Playback: Plays a variety of audio (MP3, WMA) and video (WMV,
AVI) formats.

Library Management: Organizes media by artist, album, genre, and

more.

Playlists: Allows users to create and manage custom playlists.

CD/DVD Functions: Can rip music from CDs and burn music to discs.
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Visualizations: Offers animated graphics that move with the

music.

Syncing: Can sync media with portable devices (like MP3

players).

Streaming: Supports streaming media over a network.

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Brief History of Windows Media Player (WMP):

1991 – First Version Released as Media Player for Windows 3.0 with Multimedia
Extensions. Basic audio and video playback.

1999 – Windows Media Player 6.4 Renamed to Windows Media Player. Introduced
support for streaming media and Microsoft’s WMA/WMV formats.

2000-2003 – WMP 7 to 9 Improved user interface. Added CD burning, media library,

and portable device support.

2004 – WMP 10 Introduced Windows Media Connect for syncing with portable devices.

2006 – WMP 11 Redesigned interface. Better library management. Integrated with

Windows Vista.

2009 – WMP 12 Shipped with Windows 7. Added support for more formats like MP4,
AAC, H.264. Still included in Windows 10 and 11 (optional)
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