Softcover

ISBN 10: 1575765578 ISBN 13: 9781575765570

Publisher: Sams, 1997

Multimedia: An Introduction provides a unique book/CD-ROM/Web learning environment for students learning about multimedia. The hands-on, practical approach presented by the authors is also valuable for self-paced learning.
The book, CD-ROM, and Web site provide a project-based overview of multimedia interface design, production planning, text, graphics, video, sound, authoring software, interactivity, testing, packaging and promotion. The CD-ROM includes QuickTime, a working model of Authorware, and trial versions of Director, Photoshop and Premier.

Review:

So the world has gone multimedia and left you behind? In this clearly written, well-illustrated, full-color guide, you learn all about multimedia production, from planning, designing, and development to final output, for CD-ROM, Web, kiosk, or other medium. The authors explain what goes into developing interactive multimedia applications, deconstructing such elements as text, graphics, video, and sound. You even learn about some of the software, such as Macromedia Director, needed to create these elements. There's a description of a few multimedia-authoring packages, and explanations of the process of testing, packaging, and distributing multimedia projects. A Macintosh and Windows CD includes an interactive version of the book and images, animations, and sound files. There's even more information for readers on the Web, with links to related sites. Whether you're an aspiring designer, developer, or producer, or just an interested user, this guide can help you understand all that goes into creating today's slick multimedia productions.