Publisher's Synopsis
For all those who can benefit from multimedia but lack the computer knowledge to do so (artists, musicians, publishers, educators, advertisers and marketing personnel), this detailed introduction covers the full spectrum of multimedia issues - including system requirements, performance specifications, hardware and software sources, installation procedures and operation tips.;This guide discusses multimedia basics; Macintosh and PC operating environments; graphics, sound, video and authoring software; display monitors, scanners and input devices; storage devices and CD-ROM drives; graphics, video and MIDI sound controllers; and electronic and high-end multimedia publishing. The accompanying disk contains commercial multimedia demonstration and shareware programs.