Front Cover; Developer's Digital Media Reference; Copyright Page; Contents; Introduction; Multimedia Redefined; The Future Is Here! Well, Almost; Next-Generation Tools; Section I: Server-Based Architectures; Section II: Disc-Based Architectures; Section III: Distribution Architectures; Section IV: Merged Architectures; Appendix. Additional Resources; Bibliography and List of Internet Sources; Index
Summary
Designed for media professionals working across a broad range of formats, Developer's Digital Media Reference is an excellent reference guide for those keeping pace with this dynamic industry. As "convergence" between the World Wide Web, multimedia, and television production communities continues, there is an increased demand for professionals to familiarize themselves with the many new delivery contexts, including hybrid DVD (where digital video content and computer data live on the same disc), interactive TV, and streaming media. Developer's Digital Media Reference covers essential