(2.1.2) Digital Media and its computer components

Digital media is created, stored, and transmitted using a variety of computer components. Some of the key components involved in digital media include:

Central Processing Unit (CPU): 
The CPU is the main processor of a computer, responsible for executing instructions and performing calculations. 
It is responsible for handling the bulk of the computational tasks required for creating and editing digital media.

Random Access Memory (RAM): 
RAM is a type of volatile memory that stores data temporarily while the computer is running. 
It is used by the CPU to store data that is currently being worked on, including digital media files that are being edited or processed.

Hard Disk Drive (HDD) or Solid State Drive (SSD): 
These are storage devices used to store digital media files. 
HDDs use magnetic disks to store data, while SSDs use flash memory. 
SSDs are generally faster than HDDs, but also more expensive.

Graphics Processing Unit (GPU): 
The GPU is a specialized processor designed to handle complex graphics calculations. 
It is used to accelerate the rendering of digital media files, such as images, videos, and 3D models.

Input Devices: 
Input devices like keyboards, mice, and graphics tablets are used to input data into a computer for creating and editing digital media files.

Output Devices: 
Output devices like monitors, printers, and speakers are used to display or output digital media files.

Network Interface Card (NIC): 
The NIC is a hardware component that enables a computer to connect to a network. 
This allows digital media files to be shared and transmitted over a network.

Overall, digital media is dependent on various computer components, which work together to create, store, and transmit digital media files. 

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