Multimedia means that computer information can be represented through audio, video, and animation in addition to traditional media (i.e., text, graphics drawings, images).
Through the use of computer hardware and software Multimedia is used in Education, Entertainment and Training, Information Kiosk, Electronic books and Multimedia Databases.
Multimedia Presentations
Entertainment
Multimedia Games
Interactive DVD movies
Interactive Television
Information Kiosk
Electronic Books
Multimedia Databases
The following link has some excellent information relating to the development of a Multimedia Product. This site looks "Principles" of multimedia products, 'The Design Process", "User Interface", and issues to consider depending on where the multimedia product will be used.