This inclusive volume offers project-based lessons based on the training curriculum developed for Macromedia's own training centers. Lessons cover the fundamentals of creating interactive multimedia and 3D and include graphics, text, animation, sound, and digital video. Readers will get an introduction to Director 8.50s new Macromedia user interface and finish with the information necessary to create Shockwave content suitable for display on the Web.

Presenting the techniques required to incorporate 3D animation into website design, this text covers a number of relevant topics including interface design for 3D websites, designing and making characters, building virtual environments, and making a 3D game.

This extensive guide covers creating interactive media for the web, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, gaming, corporate presentations, and more. Real-time and projects-based learning, supported with basic referential tools cover Director's functions, programming and interface design principles.

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This inclusive volume offers project-based lessons based on the training curriculum developed for Macromedia's own training centers. Lessons cover the fundamentals of creating interactive multimedia and 3D and include graphics, text, animation, sound, and digital video. Readers will get an introduction to Director 8.50s new Macromedia user interface and finish with the information necessary to create Shockwave content suitable for display on the Web.

The essential fundamentals of 3D animation for aspiring 3D artists 3D is everywhere--video games, movie and television special effects, mobile devices, etc. Many aspiring artists and animators have grown up with 3D and computers, and naturally gravitate to this field as their area of interest. Bringing a blend of studio and classroom experience to offer you thorough coverage of the 3D animation industry, this must-have book shows you what it takes to create compelling and realistic 3D imagery. Serves as the first step to understanding the language of 3D and computer graphics (CG) Covers 3D animation basics: pre-production, modeling, animation, rendering, and post-production Dissects core 3D concepts including design, film, video, and games Examines what artistic and technical skills are needed to succeed in the industry Offers helpful real-world scenarios and informative interviews with key educators and studio and industry professionals Whether you're considering a career in as a 3D artist or simply wish to expand your understanding of general CG principles, this book will give you a great overview and knowledge of core 3D Animation concepts and the industry.

This textbook introduces the “Fundamentals of Multimedia”, addressing real issues commonly faced in the workplace. The essential concepts are explained in a practical way to enable students to apply their existing skills to address problems in multimedia. Fully revised and updated, this new edition now includes coverage of such topics as 3D TV, social networks, high-efficiency video compression and conferencing, wireless and mobile networks, and their attendant technologies. Features: presents an overview of the key concepts in multimedia, including color science; reviews lossless and lossy compression methods for image, video and audio data; examines the demands placed by multimedia communications on wired and wireless networks; discusses the impact of social media and cloud computing on information sharing and on multimedia content search and retrieval; includes study exercises at the end of each chapter; provides supplementary resources for both students and instructors at an associated website.