Prentice Hall

Information Technology



The Web Wizard's Guide to Multimedia
James G. Lengel, Education and Technology Consultant

ISBN-10: 0201745615
ISBN-13: 9780201745610

Publisher: Prentice Hall
Copyright: 2002
Format: Paper; 192 pp
Published: 11/01/2001

Suggested retail price: $44.00
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The Web Wizard's Guide to Multimedia on the Web teaches readers how to create a site that will have people coming back for more. This book introduces readers to the multimedia possibilities of the Web—then teaches them how to incorporate each from of media into their Web pages. From adding sound to integrating animation, this book will help readers learn how to create well-designed, user-friendly Web sites.

Addison-Wesley's Web Wizard Series is perfect for anyone who wants to create, design, or learn more about Web sites. Each full-color book provides a concise, easy-to-read, step-by-step introduction to a Web-related topic.

  • Discusses the incorporation of animation, sound, and video into Web pages.
  • Presents information on site testing.
  • Explains how to make sites accessible to most, if not all, users, keeping in mind different browsers, platforms, bandwidths, etc.
  • Written in accessible, step-by-step writing style.
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Introduction.


Key Issues.

The Internet as the Combiner of all Media Types.

The Role of Bandwidth.

Data Compression: Why and How?

Standards and File Formats.

Desktop Performance and User Experience.



Images.

Possibilities and Examples of Images on the Web.

How Images Work on the Web.

Preparing Images for the Web.

Embedding Images on a Web Page.



Animation.

Possibilities and Examples of Animation on the Web.

How Animation Works on the Web.

Preparing Animation for the Web.

Embedding Animmation in a Web Page.



Sound.

Possibilites and Examples of Sound on the Web.

How Sound Works on the Web.

Preparing Sound for the Web.

Embedding Sound on a Web Page.



Video.

Possibilities and Examples of Video on the Web.

How Video Works on the Web.

Preparing Video for the Web.

Embedding Video on a Web Page.



Manipulation and Play.

Possibilities and Examples of Manipulation and Play on the Web.

How Play Works on the Web.

Creating Play and Manipulation for the Web.

Embedding Play in a Web Page.



Other Media Forms.

Motion, Smell, Texture.

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