The Basics of Multimedia

In essence, multimedia is an audio and visual presentation that excites or stimulates your senses. Computer games are a classic example of multimedia use (entertainment), but there are more beneficial uses such as; educational and marketing schemes to name a few. So let's get on with learning the basics and a lot more!

			A discussion of Audio Compression Methods
			Definitions of Multimedia Terms
			Frame Grabbers: Who uses them and for what?
			General Multimedia Information
			Introduction into MIDI
			MPC - Multimedia PC Specification
			Multimedia Authoring Systems FAQ
			Multimedia Defined
			Multimedia Hardware & Software Considerations
			Multimedia Movie File Formats
			Multimedia Picture File Formats
			Multimedia Sound/Music File Formats
			What's MPEG?
			What is Multimedia?

Multimedia and the Law

The only things I can say about this subject is; learn it and know it.

			Copyright for Computer Authors
			Copyright and Intellectual Property Resources
			Copyright Statement
			Intellectual Property Law for Multimedia Developers
			Intellectual Property Law Primer for Multimedia Developers
			Intellectual Property Resources
			Licensing Still Images
			NetRights Copyright Law
			The Multimedia Law Handbook
			WWW Multimedia Law

Multimedia - Practical Applications

So now it's time to learn the "how to's" of multimedia designs. Here are some sites where you find information and tips:

			Attaching RealAudio Files to Web Pages
			Authoring with the RealAudio Plug-in
			Creating Better Cinepak Movies
			How to make MPEG Movies (UNIX)
			How to A RealAudio Web Site
			Macromedia Director FAQ
			Macromedia Director Show n' Tell
			Macromedia Director Tips & Scripts
			Macromedia Shockwave ShockTips
			Macromedia Shockwave Tips & Scripts
			MPEG Technical Information (Mac & UNIX)
			Shockwave for Director Developers Guide QuickMarks
			The QuickTime FAQ
			TrueMotion-S Hints and Tips

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