Opvallend bij de nieuwe media is het veelvuldig gebruik van afkortingen, zo blijkt wel weer eens uit deze praktische gids. HSB, HSL, HTTP, DTS, SDDS; het is maar een kleine greep van termen die in dit boek verklaard worden. In tegenstelling tot wat de titel doet vermoeden zijn er ook nog veel Ņouderwetseņ termen uit de analoge filmkunst en Őtechniek opgenomen. Dit maakt dit woordenboek tot een zeer bruikbaar instrument voor zowel de analoge als de digitale consument.

"Digital age", "digital society", “digital civilization”: many expressions are used to describe the major cultural transformation of our contemporary societies. Digital Dictionary presents the multiple facets of this phenomenon, which was born of computers and continues to permeate all human activity as it progresses at a rapid pace. In this multidisciplinary work, experts, academics and practitioners invite us to discover the digital world from various technological and societal perspectives. In this book, citizens, trainers, political leaders or association members, students and users will find a base of knowledge that will allow them to update their understanding and become stakeholders in current societal changes.

It has taken four centuries for book printing to become a mass communication tool. It will take no more than one or two generations for multimedia to entirely reshape the way in which we communicate and work. The multimedia explosion has brought forth new concepts and techniques. Together with these is born a new jargon that mixes terms for existing media such as printing, photography, film, video, animation, and sound. The Multimedia Dictionary defines the equipment, concepts, and techniques of multimedia production. More than 2000 definitions clarify terms and other information about this highly technical field. In addition, a special section deals with the jungle of abbreviations and acronyms. Fully cross-referenced with more than 100 illustrations The Dictionary is the simplest way of looking up everything that you need to know about multimedia. This reference is designed with both the professional and student in mind. It emphasizes practical information, making it a valuable addition to any bookshelf. The author, Hans Sleurink is director of Data Scripta, an information center focusing on new media. Provides definitions for 1600 multimedia terms and 200 acronyms Defines the equipment, concepts, and techniques of multimedia Contains 100 illustrations Fully cross-referenced

"The 2nd edition of the Dictionary of Information Science and Technology is an updated compilation of the latest terms and definitions, along with reference citations, as they pertain to all aspects of the information and technology field"--Provided by publisher.

The fourth edition of the BKSTS dictionary provides clear and concise explanations of the terminology and acronyms encountered in the broadcasting and moving image industries. Convergence of these industries means that those practising within them are increasingly faced with unfamiliar terminology. Martin Uren has reflected this change in his extended choice of industry terms, acronyms and colloquialisms. He provides: - Over 3300 definitions covering film, television, sound and multimedia technologies, together with technical terms from the computing, networks and telecommunications industries. - Nearly 700 acronyms in a quick look-up section. - 26 Appendices of useful technical information across a range of topics. Whether you are an experienced professional or a new industry entrant, you will find this dictionary an essential reference for every-day and specialist jargon. Martin Uren is a broadcast training consultant and member of the Education and Training Committee and the Television Committee of the BKSTS. He is also a member of the SMPTE and the RTS. BKSTS, The Moving Image Society, represents the interests of those who are creatively and technologically involved in the business of providing moving images in all areas of the media.