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About the Author | |
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Reviewers | |
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Program Components | |
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To the Student | |
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Why Study Multimedia? | |
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Philosophy of the Book | |
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How to Use This Book | |
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Using Each Unit and Chapter | |
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Using the Feature Articles | |
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Using the Chapter Review | |
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Using the Unit Review | |
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Using the You Try It Activities and Capstone Projects | |
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Recommended Hardware and Software | |
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Technology Handbook | |
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Ethical Computer Use | |
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Copyright Laws | |
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Word Processing Tips and Tools | |
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Etiquette for Digital Communication | |
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Online Resources | |
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Safe Surfing | |
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Tips for Using the Internet for Research | |
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How to Evaluate Web Sites | |
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Multimedia in the 21st Century | |
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Exploring the World of Multimedia | |
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What Is Multimedia? | |
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Words | |
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Images | |
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Sound | |
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Video | |
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Types of Multimedia Productions | |
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Presentations | |
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Tutorials | |
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Simulations | |
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Games | |
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Web Pages | |
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The Development of Multimedia | |
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Graphics | |
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Audio | |
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Movies | |
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Television | |
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Computer Technology | |
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Multimedia in Society | |
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Education | |
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Business | |
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Leisure and Recreation | |
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Chapter 1 Review | |
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The Internet and Multimedia | |
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How the Internet Developed | |
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ARPANET | |
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PCs and Browsers | |
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The World Wide Web | |
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Connecting to the Internet | |
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Equipment | |
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Internet Service Provider | |
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Software | |
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Navigating the Web | |
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The Browser Screen | |
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Web Addresses | |
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Searching the Web | |
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How Search Engines Work | |
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Creating and Refining Search Queries | |
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Boolean Searches | |
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Communicating via the Internet | |
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E-Mail | |
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FTP | |
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Newsgroups | |
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Chat Rooms | |
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Instant Messages | |
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Chapter 2 Review | |
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Multimedia and Society | |
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Multimedia and Business | |
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E-Commerce | |
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Advertising | |
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Multimedia and the Workplace | |
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Employee Training | |
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Business Travel | |
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Teleconferences | |
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Telecommuting | |
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Working Conditions and Expectations | |
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Company Networks | |
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Publishing, News, and Entertainment | |
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Online News | |
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Webzines | |
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Online Books | |
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Music Distribution | |
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Multimedia and Recreation | |
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Social Interaction | |
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Multimedia and Education | |
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Distance Learning | |
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Computer-Based Training | |
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Multimedia and Health Care | |
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Telemedicine | |
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Medical Training | |
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Medical Information for the Public | |
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Chapter 3 Review | |
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Unit 1 Review | |
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Hardware and Software | |
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Hardware and Multimedia | |
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Learning About Computers | |
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Personal Computers | |
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Handheld Devices | |
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Servers | |
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Input Devices | |
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Keyboards and Keypads | |
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Mice, Trackballs, and Touchpads | |
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Sound Input Devices | |
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Digital Cameras | |
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Graphics Tablets | |
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Scanners | |
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Game Controllers | |
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Output and Display Devices | |
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Monitors | |
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Other Display Technologies | |
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Printers | |
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Speakers | |
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Digital Storage Devices | |
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Hard Drives | |
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Removable Storage Disks | |
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Processing Components | |
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The CPU | |
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Memory | |
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Elements of Communication | |
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Types of Network Connections | |
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Devices for Communications | |
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Chapter 4 Review | |
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Operating Systems | |
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The Operating System and the Computer | |
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The Startup Process | |
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OS Functions | |
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Programming Languages and Early Operating Systems | |
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Types of Programming Languages | |
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Mainframe Operating Systems | |
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Early PC Operating Systems | |
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Modern PC Operating Systems | |
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The Origin of the GUI | |
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Windows Operating Systems | |
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Macintosh Operating Systems | |
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PDA Operating Systems | |
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Keeping Up with Changes | |
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Network Operating Systems | |
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Chapter 5 Review | |
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Software and Multimedia | |
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Software to Create Multimedia Elements | |
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Text Editing Software | |
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Graphics Software | |
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Audio Software | |
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Video Software | |
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Software to Create Multimedia Productions | |
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Web Design Software | |
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Presentation Software | |
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Authoring Software | |
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Software for Planning and Managing Multimedia Projects | |
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Spreadsheet Programs | |
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Database Programs | |
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Project Management Software | |
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Software Suites | |
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Utility Software | |
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Screen Captures | |
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File Compression | |
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File Conversion | |
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Virus Protection | |
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OCR (Optional Character Recognition) | |
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Chapter 6 Review | |
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Unit 2 Review | |
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Multimedia Components and Tools | |
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Text | |
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The Role of Text in Multimedia | |
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Web Pages | |
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Video | |
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Computer-Based Training | |
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Presentations | |
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Games | |
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Kiosks | |
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Working with Text | |
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Software for Developing Text | |
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File Formats | |
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Formatting Text | |
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Font Choice | |
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Alignment | |
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Lists | |
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Text Spacing | |
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Special Formatting and Effects | |
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Text Wraps | |
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Style Sheets and Templates | |
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Scanners and Text | |
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Using Fonts | |
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Fonts and Software | |
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Font Technologies | |
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Font Substitution | |
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Font Selection Guidelines | |
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General Guidelines | |
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Guidelines for Text In Screen Displays | |
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Chapter 7 Review | |
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Graphics and Animation | |
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The Role of Graphics in Multimedia | |
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Graphics and Other Media | |
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How Computer Graphics Evolved | |
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Computer Graphics Technology | |
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Bitmapped Graphics | |
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Vector Graphics | |
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Graphics Quality | |
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Graphic File Formats | |
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Editing Graphics | |
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Dithering | |
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Cropping | |
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Anti-aliasing | |
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Resizing | |
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Animation | |
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Frame-Based Animations | |
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Vector Animations | |
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Rollovers | |
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Morphing | |
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3-D Graphics and Virtual Reality | |
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Animation and 3-D Tools | |
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Chapter 8 Review | |
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Audio | |
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The Role of Audio in Multimedia | |
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Audio on PCs | |
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Sound Quality | |
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Audio File Size | |
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Streaming Audio | |
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Audio File Formats | |
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The Future of Audio on the Web | |
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Software and Hardware for Audio | |
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Audio Editing Software | |
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MIDI Software | |
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Software for Composers | |
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Sound Effects | |
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Finding Audio on the Internet | |
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Audio Devices for Multimedia | |
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Chapter 9 Review | |
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Video | |
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The Role of Video in Multimedia | |
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Video Quality | |
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Streaming Video | |
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Video File Formats | |
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The Future of Video in Multimedia | |
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Software and Hardware for Video | |
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Video Player Software | |
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Video Editing Software | |
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Finding Video on the Internet | |
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Video Devices | |
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Chapter 10 Review | |
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Unit 3 Review | |
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The Multimedia Project | |
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Multimedia Project Team Roles | |
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Project Phases | |
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Analysis | |
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Design | |
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Development | |
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Implementation | |
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Evaluation and Maintenance | |
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Project Team Roles | |
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Client Representative | |
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Project Manager | |
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Producer | |
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User Interface Designer | |
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Programmer | |
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Systems Architect | |
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Graphic Artist | |
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Writer and Editor | |
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Audio Specialist and Videographer | |
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Quality Assurance Analyst | |
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Webmaster | |
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Chapter 11 Review | |
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Anatomy of a Multimedia Project | |
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Defining a Project | |
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Clients, Budgets, and Deadlines | |
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Objectives of the Project | |
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Defining the Audience | |
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Means of Delivery | |
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Requirements | |
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Creating a Project Plan | |
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Scope | |
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Schedule | |
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Navigation | |
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Developing an Application | |
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Written Content | |
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Audio and Visual Content | |
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Documentation | |
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Production | |
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Testing | |
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Chapter 12 Review | |
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Multimedia Web Site Design | |
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Web Site Organization | |
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Home Pages | |
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Web Site Files | |
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Web Programming | |
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Web Site Goals | |
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Business Sites | |
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Noncommercial Web Sites | |
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Design Considerations | |
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Designing for the Target Audience | |
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Designing for the Web | |
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Designing for Browsers | |
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Planning and Building a Web Site | |
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Defining the Web Site's Goals | |
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Defining the Target Audience | |
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Tools for Planning | |
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Content | |
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Interaction | |
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Visual Design | |
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Web Page Design Guidelines | |
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Fine-Tuning | |
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Chapter 13 Review | |
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Unit 4 Review | |
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You Try It Activities | |
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Capstone Projects | |
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Appendix | |
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Glossary | |
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Index | |
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Image and Photo Credits | |