Synopsis
Olsen, a media designer specializing in the development of interactive CD-ROMs, covers everything from how to choose hardware and software to developing a multimedia concept from start to finish. Topics include the differences in design principles from print design; how to find a complete team of programmers, musicians and writers; how to organize
From the Publisher
Are you ready to take on this booming field of design? Accomplished multimedia designer Gary Olsen is here to help you get started by sharing what he learned first hand -- creative advice, business tips and other secrets to success.
Whether your interest is designing websites or creating interactive CDs, Olsen offers user-friendly answers to your questions, including:
What hardware will I need?
How do I add music, sound and video?
What is an information map?
What's the best way to reproduce and package my work?
And more.
Dozens of projects by the hottest multimedia designers show what the cutting edge looks like...
and what you can aspire to.
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GARY OLSEN'S BOOK...
"One of the more interesting books about multimedia design to appear in a long time."
--Communication Arts
"Olsen's triumph is a scrumptious treat for the eyes. Highly recommended for all graphic design and computer collections."
--Library Journal
"Start here, whether you are affiliated with graphics or not."
--Booklist
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