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The Evolution of Digital Media


A Brief History

The World Wide Web (WWW) was invented by Tim-Berners Lee in the year 1989. When we talk about the Internet and Digital Media, we have to take into consideration, access to a network. The internet is connecting millions and rather billions of users in 202 countries across the world. According to Digital Busters at WordPress, in 1995, there were 16 million users, and in 2015 the number of users with access to the internet is skyrocketing and '''"set to reach 3 BILLION!" '''

Those statistics clearly show the impeccable and astounding growth of the internet in a period of 20 years. So why is the internet so important? the Internet is literally what we use on a daily basis, 24/7 to communicate, share our opinions, watch movies, play games, send a politely angry email to your colleague without your employer finding out and do much more.

If you are reading this and you have a Netflix Subscription, then Checkmate! Haha.. Get it? Didn't you see the Queen's Gambit? Netflix is a streaming platform that runs on the basis of the internet. YouTube is a streaming and distribution platform for "your go-to when you are bored, or you didn't pay attention in class" platform. It's more than that, really! WhatsApp and Instagram are your messages, post, share, and call a friend platform.

All those times you and the bros played Minecraft, PUBG, or Rocket League on Discord, you were playing these games via the Internet.

Internet's impact on Music

The internet has digitized music production in ways the human mind could never think was possible. From recording on circular tracks, to using music software for recording and editing such as Audacity. MP3 Devices brought a change in the music-tech industry. Which made listening to 100s of 1000s of songs portable and without internet. However, nowadays people use software such as Spotify and Soundcloud to stream their music.

Media in News and Entertainment Telecast

Cable Television Network (CATV) brought a major revolution in portraying news and other audio-visual media for audiences worldwide. Before Smart TVs and smartphones. Cable TV used antennas and transmitted through cables whereas persons could not receive and/or send via air signals due to landscape issues. From Cable TV, later on came Digital TV. In 1989, Sky News was the first news channel to make its broadcast with a 24 Hour news channel in UK and Ireland. News headlines and publishers have moved online, and Televising where possible. Newspapers for news are slowly losing sales and will soon set to become artefacts as digital media enables post - readers of news to shift online.

Summary

In short and in conclusion, digital media, has come quite a far way since its inception and in the near future will be seeing more innovations with the introduction of Artificial Intelligence.

Digital Video
What is Digital Video

Digital video is an electronic representation of moving visual images in the form of encoded digital data. This is in contrast to analog video, which represents moving visual images with analog signals. Digital video comprises a series of digital images displayed in rapid succession.

Analog or Digital Video: What's the difference?

The analog process encodes video and audio in complete frames (modulation), with the receiving device interpreting and translating the signal into video and audio on a monitor (de-modulation). This process can introduce a progressive loss of data leading to a general loss of video quality.

Digital video, or DV, on the other hand, remains digital (such as '0's and '1's ) with the data describing the colors and brightness of each video frame. On the receiving end of this data transmission, there is no translation or interpretation, just the delivery of pure data. The consistency of delivery is the crucial advantage that digital video has over analog video when it comes to working with images on a PC. As opposed to NTSC, there is no limit to resolution so images or movies as wide as 4000 pixels are easily obtainable.

Digital video offers a number of advantages over analog video, including:


 * Ease of sharing and storage.
 * No degradation of data quality when copied.
 * Easy and inexpensive copying.
 * The capacity for multicasting.

Digital Audio
Digital audio is a representation of sound captured in digital form or converted to it. The sound wave of the audio signal in digital audio is usually stored in a continuous series as numerical samples. Two basic forms of audio recordings come in; analog and digital. Analog refers to audio recorded using techniques which reproduce the original waves of sound. Examples of analogue media are vinyl records and cassette tapes. Digital audio is captured at a specified rate by taking samples of the initial sound wave. Examples of digital audio are CDs and Mp3 files.

Digital sound recording, a sound preservation technique in which audio signals are translated into a sequence of pulses corresponding to binary digit patterns (i.e. 0's and 1's) and registered as such on a magnetic tape or optical disk surface.

One of digital audio's significant characteristics is that it can be compressed. Generally, audio files are huge. Compressed audio files save space and can be transmitted over the Internet more easily. When you compress audio files, the audio file's quality is affected.

Digital Art
Digital Art is works of art created with the aid of a digital technology. They can be completely computer generated or hand-drawn images scanned into a computer to be later edited using a software program like Adobe Illustrator. Digital art also involves 2D and 3D animation, virtual sculptures and paintings as well as projects that combine several technologies.

Artists use a variety of tools to create this type of art. Animators and 2D artists mainly use drawing tablets and styluses (also called pens) because it feels more natural to use. 3D animators and artists mostly use a mouse rather than drawing tablets because it is easier to work with and more compatible with most 3D software.

Animation
Animation is the process of combining design, storytelling and production to add life to many types of media. This can include animation for film, television, visual effects, websites, multimedia presentations, mobile applications and video games.

Types of Animation:


 * Traditional Animation
 * 2D Animation (Vector-based)
 * 3D Animation
 * Motion Graphics
 * Stop Motion

Welcome to the constantly changing world of animation on the Internet. It wasn't too long ago when the simple Gif89a, known as the animated GIF, was the only game in town. However, with first the use of plug-ins for browsers, and then the invention of cascading style sheets and DHTML, the world of animation on the Internet is exploding.

This look at the current status of animation tools for creating animation on the Internet is based on different levels of complexity for the audience browsers. Animated GIFs are the most universally viewed by the Internet audience. Most of the client browsers can view this type of animation without any additional software.

Animations that require plug-ins, or additional software add-ons for browsers, allow for greater diversity and more interaction, but require the audience to download additional software to be able to view them. This was more troublesome in the recent past, but luckily this process is getting more automated in the more recent browser versions.

Most recently, the latest browsers allow for animations without plug-ins, but these browser versions haven't been fully populated among the Internet audience. Known as Dynamic HTML (DHTML), this style of animations is viewable with the 4.0 or greater browsers. Unfortunately, browser companies have implemented slightly different versions of this technology, so sometimes one has to choose which browser type to support or create two different versions of the animations.

Source: By Robert Gonzales | Monday, June 1, 1998 at 12:00am(In Technology | ANIMATIONWorld)

Digital Photography
''The process of capturing, producing, editing and sharing digital images/photographs using electronic and computing appliances. A digital image - the product of digital photography - is usually stored in a bitmap (BMP) format.''

Some of the electronic and computing technologies that make digital photography or are part of it are:

Electronic/digital cameras:  These capture and store images/photographs on built-in/integrated media cards for storage.

Computing devices: Examples include a computer/laptop-integrated webcam or scanner that allows current physical (paper/card) images to be recorded.

Digital photography software: This is a purpose-built software which allows texture, colour, brightness and many more to be changed.

Mobile Games
Mobile games are offline or multiplayer games played on a mobile device. Mobile devices can be android tablets, android phones, Apple iPads, Apple iPhones, Apple iPod, and less commonly a windows phone or tablet. Mobile games are GREAT! For busy persons that do not have much time to play a lot of pc and console games Mobile games are a great alternative when you are a busy person.

Mobile games are a good means of killing time whenever you are waiting for something.

They can be offline or online. Offline mobile games are usually single player games people would download to play a good story based game on the go and online mobile games are usually multiplayer which allows a person to play against other mobile gamers or even cross platform games.

Categories of Mobile Games


 * Action.
 * Adventure.
 * Arcade.
 * Battle Royale.
 * Casual.
 * Card.
 * Role-Playing.
 * MOBA – Multiplayer Online Battle Arena

Mobile VS PC Games

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Careers in Digital Media
Careers in digital media are much sought after. Digital media specialists design and develop content for video games, websites, animation, special effects and marketing initiatives. If analytics are your special talent, you can also find jobs working with information technology and web analytics. Preparation for a career in digital media varies. In some cases, you might be surprised to discover that a strong portfolio can be more important than formal education. If you are a genius at what you do, many companies will give you the opportunity to demonstrate your skills, without having a post-secondary degree in that field. Other jobs, like computer programming, may require specialized training or a college degree. Careers in digital media include video game design, social media marketing, graphic designer, production assistant, video editor, web application developer, web analytics specialists, and even photography. In most cases, you may begin as an assistant or as a grunt laborer, but if you are talented and have a can-do attitude, opportunities to move up the ladder are plentiful. Being creative, having an understanding of digital media, and the ability to program and design for the web, are critical skills for this career field. Demonstrating experience, even as a volunteer or as an intern, will also add to your ability to land a job in digital media.

Video Game Designer
Becoming a video game designer is more complicated than you might think it is. In addition to having creative concept design ideas, a video game designer must have a high-level of understanding of software development and its application across a broad variety of computer platforms. Often, a person working in this career in digital media does so independently, as a consultant. Strong communication skills are necessary to build coalitions with companies that are seeking video game designers. In addition, success is often predicated upon market research on new and existing products. Some designers connect with players on game forums to seek opinions about optimal game formats and learn about hot, new trends. If you are interested in academic preparation for this career, consider pursuing a degree in game programming and development. Classes in this major include: graphics game engine design, software development, scripting, and digital multimedia development. Practical experience is paramount and will help you develop a portfolio that demonstrates your skills and experience. If you develop a game on your own or if you work as an intern for a company, include examples of this work in your portfolio. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the median annual salary for a game programmer was $70,530, in 2017. You may earn more, if you work for a larger company, or if you have several clients as an independent contractor.

Graphic Designer and Artist
Virtually everything that you look at in print or on the web involves the work of a graphic designer. Using artistic talent, in combination with specialized software, graphic designers create logos, product labels, webpage images, posters, newspaper ads and media images. Some graphic designers make fluid imagery for commercials or connect taglines to images for marketing purposes. Often, a graphic designer will create an entire branding campaign to create an identity for a company or business. The images and art that are designed by a graphic artist is like telling a story through pictures. Like other careers in digital media, a graphic designer must have an extensive portfolio that demonstrates artistic talent and technical skills in software programs like Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign. An electronic portfolio or a personal website will impress prospective employers. Larger corporations may require an undergraduate degree in art and graphic design. This degree program includes classes like: web page scripting, web page design, digital illustration, traditional typography, and business graphic design. You can round out your education with marketing and computer technology classes. The median, annual salary for a graphic designer was $48,700, in 2017, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. If you are self-employed, your pay could vary, depending upon the amount and the type of clients that you secure.

Multimedia Artist and Animator

An animator has a career in digital media that brings images to life. Working in the television, marketing, and film industries, an animator creates moving images to reinforce specific concepts or content. If you have watched a cartoon, you have seen the work of an animator. Similarly, commercials and web advertising often feature products that are in motion. This, too, is the work of a digital animator. Many animators are self-employed, but large companies and the motion picture industry hire in-house animators for more substantial work. If you want to break into this career in digital media, earning an undergraduate degree in digital animation is the best preparation. You will take classes such as storyboarding, interactive flash design, modeling, photo imaging and 3D animation. In 2017, the average, annual pay for a multimedia artist and animator was $70,530, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. You can earn more, if you land a prestigious film or large-scale marketing contract.

Walt Disney
Walt Disney created an animation franchise that millions of people know and love today. Without Disney we would not have the majority of the cartoons we have today.

Thomas Edison
Thomas Edison invented many devices that were used for digital media including the kinetoscope, the phonograph, and the first talking movie by synchronizing the two devices

Tim Berners-Lee
Tim Berners-Lee used the NeXT computer to create the first website which just looked like a text document with hyperlinks

George Lucas
George Lucas created Lucas films which was a franchise of very popular films ranging from syfi to adventure

Larry Page and Sergey Brin
The founders of google, google is a search engine that allows people to easily search the internet for what they want.

John Warnock and Charles eschke
the founders of adobe systems. adobe applications are the primary editing tools in digital media today

John Knoll
John Knoll was one the people who helped to create Adobe Photoshop which is the main tool today for editing and creating images

Charles Emile Raynaud
Charles was a French inventor who created the first ever animation by using a device he created called the praxinoscope (which was an improved zoetrope)

Philo farnsworth and Charles Francis Jenkins
philo farnworth and charles francis jenkins invented the television which allowed us to see what was going on in the world right from home

Alexander Gram Bell
invented the telephone which enabled us to communicate with each other over a distance

Bill Gates and Paul Allen
founders and ceos of Microsoft, a company that has created many presentation tools and operating systems.

Steven Sasson
Invented the digital camera which allowed people to upload their images to a computer and edit them how they see fit

Fritz Pfleumer
Fritz invented the first magnetic tape recorder which allowed the world to replay back audio

Robert E. Kahn and Vint Cerf
Inventors of the internet. without the internet things like adobe software and microsoft wouldn't exist.

Ethics in Digital Media
The Protection of Digital Media

It is natural human nature to want to protect anything we have spent time to create. Why is this? This is because when you invest so deeply into something it feels like you are giving a piece of yourself to the world when they see your work and naturally, you want to ensure that this work is protected from people who may not appreciate all the love, time and effort that you may have put into your work. As it relates to digital media, there are several ways of protecting your work. First, let us identify a key term that will help you to understand what your creations truly are.

Intellectual Property

This refers to creations of the mind such as, inventions, literary and artistic works and symbols, names, images and designs used in commerce.

Now that we know what Intellectual Property is we need to get to the main question. How do I protect it? No worries, there are several ways to protect your work.


 * PATENTS

Patents are exclusive rights granted to an inventor by the state or national government in exchange for the public disclosure of the invention.


 * TRADEMARKS

Trademarks are recognizable signs, designs or expressions that help to distinguish a product or service of a particular source from that of others.


 * DESIGNS

A design relates to the features of shape, configuration, pattern or decoration which when applied to a product gives the product a unique appearance. A registered design can be a valuable commercial asset. In fact, registration of a design gives the owner protection for the visual appearance of the product but NOT how the product works.


 * COPYRIGHT

This consists of a bundle of different rights held by a creator of literary, artistic, musical and, or, dramatic works.

These are only some of the main ways of protecting digital media content.

You may be wondering what the difference is between copyright and a patent. No I am not inside your head, this is a frequently asked question. So here is your answer.

The main difference that can be identified is that patents protect physical inventions while copyright protects expressions and one's creativity.

There you go!

The Importance of Digital Media Ethics

When using digital media be sure to follow the guidelines set in place to maintain respect and order. When using digital media do so ethically. So what exactly would be considered unethical practices in the realms of digital media? This would include plagiarism and invasion of one's privacy just to name a few. So go out there and use digital media ethically and remember to protect your work!

Digital Media vs Social Media
Similar characteristics and features of Digital Media and social Media have led many to believe that the two are the same. However Digital media is broad heading that refers to any form of media of media that uses electronic device for creation, view, modification and distribution. It includes commonly used websites, video games, mobile applications and social media. As outlined in the latter Social Media is an aspect of digital media. It facilitates the sharing of ideas, thoughts, and information through the building of virtual networks and communities. Common social Media platforms include Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, WeChat. and QZone.



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Web App Developer

Focusing on the development of network and web-based applications, a web app developer is a software engineer that often works as an independent contractor. A Web app developer is called upon for a variety of computer software needs. Common duties include writing code for programming applications, creating page links and uploading web content, developing unique software for websites, and installing software programs. Web app developers are also called upon to problem solve or debug computer glitches, analyze and test software, determine strengths and weaknesses, and conduct data flow checking. Earning an undergraduate degree in information technology or system development is the best way to learn the skills necessary for this career in digital media. You will take classes like: information security, networking, information technology ethics, computer technology, and software design. The Bureau of Labor Statistics indicated that the median, annual pay for software developers was $103,560, in 2017. This fast-growing career field is expecting a 24 percent growth in available positions, from now until 2026.

Video and Digital Editor

A video editor uses raw footage to create a work of art that captures the essence of a specific project. Operating from a prescribed script, a video editor organizes footage and adds special effects, dialogue, music and animation to tell a powerful story. In addition to formatting footage, a video editor configures the project into a medium such as a DVD, motion picture, or a web-based video. Most video editors work as independent contractors, but large production companies may have full-time editors on staff. The ability to work independently, to be creative and have strong knowledge of video editing equipment and software is essential for this career in digital media. Specific degree programs in digital editing are few and far between, but you can gain knowledge by majoring in film and multimedia production. Classes like audio production, post-production, video scripting, communication, and video filmmaking will provide a solid foundation for a career as a video and digital editor. The median, annual salary for film and video editors was $59,300 in 2017, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Motion picture companies report higher salaries.

Web Analytics Specialist

A web analytics specialist focuses on search engine optimization. Consider this career in digital media as a data extractor and marketing expert. Digging deep into the data to determine trends and evaluate customer traffic is an important duty of this position. Even before a prospective customer visits a site, a web analyst determines keywords that will raise a site to the top of a search result list. A web analyst is constantly evaluating how the various pages of a website are received by considering the flow of customer traffic. Increasing page views and converting those visitors to paying customers is a main focus for a web analyst. If traffic wanes, a web analyst looks at product placement, content and other factors that may be impacting potential visitors. Once a problem is found, a web analyst must ensure a quick fix. In addition to looking at products and content, a web analyst creates a profile of the most profitable customers, and tailors the site to meet their needs. In addition to data crunching, this career in digital media must create new strategies, write reports and explain metrics to top executives to help shape the direction of web marketing. A strong background in computer technology and statistical analysis, along with excellent interpersonal communication skills, is essential for this position. A degree in information technology is the best background for this job. In addition, having a mastery of software programs such as Excel, PowerPoint, Google Analytics and Cision, as well as languages such as HTML, and JavaScript, will enable you to be successful in this job. In 2017, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported the median, annual pay for a computer systems analyst was $88,270.