If you have a sinking feeling that you really should start learning about multimedia, this is an excellent book for you. The insightful premise of Jeff Burger's Desktop Multimedia Bible is that people are coming to multimedia from a variety of fields. He explains multimedia's underlying technologies in very clear terms. The book also provides good descriptions of the available tools and, most important - useful tips on how to achieve professional effects using them. Techies may be offended by the first two chapters, which explain the fundamentals of electronic media and computers, but the rest of us have gained a useful reference guide to consult whenever the weenies get too haughty.
The Desktop Multimedia Bible, by Jeff Burger, $32.95, Addison-Wesley: +1 (415) 599 3616.
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