Multimedia for Decision Makers

Library Journal

This short, simple book is for those trying to decipher hype from reality. Sixteen brief chapters, decorated with line drawings, tables, and a few screen shots, explain why you might consider multimedia, and why not. The first half of the book provides a broad overview to the technology, so you'll know JPEG from MIDI, rendering from frame differencing. With a broad understanding of hardware and software, you're ready to look at costs and the entire production process. The last half of the book offers different multimedia scenarios for presentations, publishing, marketing, and training. Designed for administrators, not technicians, this book provides a framework for understanding multimedia without becoming lost in terminology and practices.