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Multimedia In Practice

Multimedia In Practice

Author(s):
  • Judith Jeffcoate
    • Author: Judith Jeffcoate
    • ISBN:9788131707159
    • 10 Digit ISBN:8131707156
    • Price:Rs. 845.00
    • Pages:256
    • Imprint:Pearson Education
    • Binding:Paperback
    • Status:Available


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    Designed as a guide for program development managers and project leaders who need to introduce multimedia features into their applications, this comprehensive volume covers the full range of multimedia available, outlines the basic components and technologies, describes a range of possible applications (illustrated with real-world examples), and discusses the impact of multimedia on professionals in the computing industry.

    Table of Content

    1. I Multimedia in use
      1. Introducing multimedia : today and tomorrow
      2. What is multimedia?
      3. Using multimedia : applications, benefits and problems
    2. Technology
      1. System Components
      2. Multimedia platforms
      3. Development tools
      4. Image
      5. Audio
      6. Video
      7. Storage for multimedia
      8. Communications
    3. Applications
      1. Multimedia in the real world
      2. Training and education
      3. Kiosks
      4. Image processing
      5. The multimedia office
      6. Multimedia in the home
    4. The impact of multimedia
      1. Developing applications
      2. Multimedia objects
      3. Sharing multimedia
      4. Multimedia and the law

    Salient Features

    • Factors to be taken into account when planning projects.
    • Multimedia related to other key technologies.
    • Multimedia Applications identified for a specific sector.
    • Comparison of available hardware and software.
    • Explanation of new technology and standards.