Windows version has not been evaluated. Each tool has general instructions about applicability, followed by specific usage instructions. Each unit includes the basic principles, steps that explain how to complete the specific task, and reference tables that provide key terms, buttons, or keyword alternatives. Topics include digital multimedia, compression, graphics and animation, CD-ROM, audio, analog video, digital video, ancillary devices, networking, software, and the development of a multimedia program. Movie examples explore different aspects of computer animation, including light sources, textures, and morphing.
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Chapters include objectives, key terms, summary, questions, case studies, and references. Instructor's manual includes lecture outlines, answers and solutions disk, and supplemental exercises. Computerized test bank has at least 100 questions. Woodcock, Joanne Reference book has over 5000 alphabetized, generic definitions accompanied by illustrations. It includes pronunciation guides and cross references.