According to TechNet (2010), Digital media refers to audio, video and photo content (graphics) that has been encoded, in other words, digitally compressed.

Digital Media : The Evolution

According to TechNet (2010), Digital media refers to audio, video and

photo content (graphics) that has been encoded, in other words, digitally

compressed. Encoding content involves converting audio and video

input into a digital media file such as: Windows Media file. After digital

media is encoded it can be easily manipulated, distributed and played by

computers and is easily transmitted over the internet or computer

networks.

Introduction to Digital Media

Digital media is also for the convenience and entertainment of

consumers. In earlier times, messages were once distributed by one

particular source, who had great power over the information

distributed (whether through newspapers, radio or television) and how

it was perceived by the public. However, all that began to drastically

change with the rise of computers and more importantly the internet.

Introduction to Digital Media Cont’d.

Digital media has come a long way throughout the years,

to become as we know it is today and it continues to grow.

Introduction to Digital Media Cont’d.

Digital Devices are electronic devices which use discrete,

numeric data and processes for all its operations.

What are Digital Media Devices?

Some examples include:

Mp3 players, e.g. IPod

Smartphones

Digital Cameras

Modern Television

Laptop, tablet, video game consoles etc.

Examples of Digital Media Devices

1985 – Nintendo releases the family computer in the US under the

name ‘Nintendo Entertainment System’.

1986 – Digital Audio tape was introduced.

1988 – Laptop was introduced, which lead to various manufacturers

to release their version.

1989 – The Nintendo Gameboy, a portable video game system was

released.

Evolution of Digital Media Devices

1991 – The super Nintendo entertainment System was released.

1991– The Motorola Micro Tac lite (phone) was introduced.

1993 – High definition television was made official, however, it was

introduced in the late 1980s.

1995 – The first play station video game system was released.

1996 – The DVD player was introduced in Japan, followed by US IN

1997.

Evolution of Digital Media Devices Cont’d.

1996 – The Kodak DC-25 (digital camera) was released.

1998 – Apple introduces the first iMac.

2001 – The first IPod, a portable media player was released by Apple.

2004 – The Nintendo DS was released.

2007 – The IPhone was introduced.

2010 – The Ipad was introduced.

Evolution of Digital Media Devices Cont’d.

Pictures

Figure 1 showing Nintendo Entertainment System in 1985

Figure 2 showing Digital Audio Tape in 1986

Figure 3 showing Laptop in 1988

Figure 4 showing Nintendo Gameboy in 1989

Figure 5 showing the Super Nintendo Gaming System in 1991

Pictures

Figure 6 showing the Motorola tac lite phone in 1991

Figure 7 showing the High Definition Television made official in 1993

Figure 8 showing the first PlayStation in 1995

Figure 9 showing the first DVD player in 1996

Figure 10 showing the first digital camera in 1996

Pictures

Figure 11 showing the first iMac in 1998

Figure 12 showing the first iPod in 2001 Figure 13 showing the

first Nintendo DS in 2004

Figure 14 showing modern Digital Devices

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