Multimedia. It's the buzzword of the 90's. We've all heard it, but what is it?
Finally video expert Erik Holsinger has put it all into terms that even the least computer literate among us can understand. Based on the same combination of visually stunning graphics and lucid text that made PC/Computing How Computers Work a worldwide bestseller, How Multimedia Works is the ideal guide for all of us who have a curiosity about multimedia and how it will affect our lives now and in the future.
Holsinger begins his book with a discussion of the multimedia that surrounds us all everyday. Then he moves on to explain exactly what goes into creating a multimedia project. With the careful use of brilliant full-color illustrations, Holsinger reveals some of the fascinating technologies and amazing techniques that are used to create effects that we have all seen and marveled at, such as 3D animation and morphing. How Multimedia Works would not be complete without a discussion of video and sound technology.
Holsinger uses a wealth of real world examples to illustrate exactly how they work together to create impacting presentations. Also included is a chapter on CD technology and some of the most popular video games on the market.
