This is a glossary of terms related to Multimedia Intergration.It contains terms related to computer science, web, programming and more using definitions found both on Google and Wikipedia This is to help others have a better understanding of these terms as a lot of them are not well-known to the public :]
animation
noun
the manipulation of electronic images by means of a computer in order to create moving images.
Example: "animations as backdrops for live action"
fr: animation
aspect ratio
phrase
The ratio of the width to the height of an image or screen.
Example: However, the dimensions of the images would be slightly different, although the aspect ratio would remain the same.
fr: rapport d'aspect
audio
noun
Sound, especially when recorded, transmitted, or reproduced.
Example: it has a built in sound card, for Audio input and output
fr: audio
bitmap
noun
a representation in which each item corresponds to one or more bits of information, especially the information used to control the display of a computer screen.
Example: "this image is in bitmap"
fr: bitmap
browser
noun
a computer program with a graphical user interface for displaying and navigating between web pages.
Example: A web browser.
fr: navigateur
CSS
noun
Short for Cascading Style Sheets. A style sheet language used for specifying the presentation and styling of a document written in a markup language such as HTML or XML.
Example: Website theme operation, Website's theme text and link decorations were done using the CSS file.
fr: CSS
directory
noun
A file system cataloging structure that contains references to other computer files, and possibly other directories.
Example: The framework for the website was fleshed out by designing a site, local web DIRECTORY, and testing server.
fr: répertoire
file
noun
a collection of data, programs, etc., stored in a computer's memory or on a storage device under a single identifying name.
Example: System call chmod is used to change the mode of a file /directory (path).
fr: fichier
folder
noun
A storage space, or container, where many files can be placed into groups and organize the computer.
Example: The original Java code files were then copied to another folder.
fr: dossier
graphic
noun
A graphical item displayed on a screen or stored as data.
Example: "this is a graphics card"
fr: graphique
hardware
noun
The machines, wiring, and other physical components of a computer or other electronic system.
Example: As with Open Source Software, many leaps towards standarizing development of Open Source hardware have been made.
fr: hardware
HTML
noun
Short form of Hypertext Markup Language. It's the standard markup language for documents designed to be displayed in a web browser. It defines the content and structure of web content.
fr: HTML
illustration
noun
a picture illustrating a book, newspaper, etc.
Example: An illustration of a yacht
fr: illustration
JavaScript
noun
A programming language that allows the implementation of complex features in a website.
Example: "most websites primarily use JavaScript"
fr: JavaScript
Multimedia
adjective
(of computer applications) incorporating audio and video, especially interactively.
Example: "A multimedia art form".
fr: multimédia
program
noun
The process or activity of writing computer programs.
Example: A programming language.
fr: programme
software
noun
the programs and other operating information used by a computer.
Example: This person is a software engineer.
fr: logiciel
vector
noun
denoting a type of graphical representation using straight lines to construct the outlines of objects.
Example: This image uses vector instead of bitmap.
fr: vectoriel
video
noun
A recording of moving visual images made digitally or on videotape.
Example: "they sat down to watch a video"
fr: vidéo
web
noun
the World Wide Web or the internet. Though often used to describe an application in The World Wide Web.
