With the increased popularity of multimedia, a growing number of people are now becoming involved in producing multimedia applications. Based on real-world experience and current development techniques, this book provides a solid framework for managing all types of multimedia projects, from simple presentations to custom kiosk displays, retail CD-ROM titles and World Wide Web sites. It shows how to manage the project dimensions, plan and schedule projects, do cost estimations and budgeting, organize and run development teams, work in both external and internal development situations, and understand multimedia technologies and tools. Anyone involved in multimedia projects will find this book a clear, concise, and thorough introduction to the complex task of project management. By focusing on multimedia as software, and using a software development approach, Strauss provides the reader with a real-world method, based on well-tested software development techniques that can be adapted and used for any multimedia project. The book guides the reader through the software development process, including the phases of Analysis and Planning, Design, Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Quality Assurance Testing, and Support and Maintenance. It also contains special chapters on selecting the right development tool, and contracting with external developers. This book prepares the reader to develop a high-quality program, on time and on budget.

"This book is aimed at researchers and practitioners involved in designing and managing complex multimedia information systems"--Provided by publisher.

"This book is aimed at researchers and practitioners involved in designing and managing complex multimedia information systems"--Provided by publisher.

There is now so much data on the Web that managing it with conventional tools is becoming almost impossible. To manage this data, provide interoperability and warehousing between multiple data sources and systems, and extract information from the databases and warehouses, various tools are being developed. In fact, developments in multimedia databa

This book is written in simple, easy to understand format with lots of screenshots and step-by-step explanations. If you are an Oracle database administrator, Museum curator, IT manager, Developer, Photographer, Intelligence team member, Warehouse or Software Architect then this book is for you. It covers the basics and then moves to advanced concepts. This will challenge and increase your knowledge enabling all those who read it to gain a greater understanding of multimedia and how all unstructured data is managed.

Everything you ever wanted to know about multimedia retrieval and management. This comprehensive book offers a full picture of the cutting-edge technologies necessary for a profound introduction to the field. Leading experts also cover a broad range of practical applications.

"Addressing the issues that managers in the multimedia industry have confronted while developing and implementing this innovative technology, this book focuses on the latest research and findings in digital television technologies. Covered are the major issues surrounding digital convergence including the digital metamarket and new digital media devices and their potential for IT convergence at the macro level. Also addressed are multimedia and interactive digital television and the economic implications of these technologies. Additionally, the managerial implications of interactive digital television are covered, including branding strategies for digital television channels and the critical role of content media management."