Abstrak
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. Discusses the applications, benefits and problems of using multimedia. Surveys multimedia systems, components and technology (multimedia platforms, development tools, image, audio, video, storage and retrieval, communications). Explores applications (training and education, kiosks for information and sales, image processing, information subsystems, and office automation). Explores the impact of multimedia (integration with existing systems, related technologies, and design, organization and training). For managers, applications developers, and system integrators in the IT industry.