Important Multimedia Skills
Multimedia offers many career paths that can lead to occupations in such fields as graphic design, web design, animation, audio and video production, and project management. To
become competent in any multimedia field, however, you need to learn the fundamental multimedia concepts first.
Multimedia: Making It Work builds a foundation for success in the discipline of multimedia by introducing you to the multimedia building blocks of text, images, sound, animation, and video while going one step further to develop an understanding
of the process of making multimedia.
Proven Learning Method Keeps You on Track Multimedia: Making It Work is structured to give you a comprehensive understanding of multimedia tools, technologies, and techniques. The book’s active learning methodology guides you beyond mere recall and through thought-provoking sidebars, essay topics, and lab projects. It is designed to foster your creativity and the development of critical-thinking and communication skills.
Effective Learning Tools
This feature-rich book is designed to make learning easy and enjoyable as you develop the skills and abilities that will aid you in your multimedia education and career. Woven directly
into the text are the author’s own personal insights gained from more than 20 years in the multimedia industry. This expertise, combined with a personal and humorous style, makes learning interesting, motivational, and fun.
Each chapter includes:
Learning objectives that set measurable goals for chapter-by-
chapter progress
Full-color artwork that provides step-by-step illustrations of techniques, making difficult concepts easy to visualize and
understand
Shared personal expertise from experts in the field in the form
of First Person notes, sidebar quotes, Vaughan’s Laws and
Vaughan’s Rules
Notes, Tips, and Warnings that highlight important concepts and guide you through difficult areas
Highlighted Key Terms, Key Terms lists, and Chapter Summaries that provide you with an easy way to review important concepts and vocabulary
Challenging End-of-Chapter Quizzes that include vocabulary-building exercises, multiple-choice questions, essay questions, and on-the-job lab projects
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