From: Michael Wiese Newsgroups: biz.books.technical Subject: THE DIGITAL VIDEOMAKER'S GUIDE (new book announcement) Date: 29 Mar 1995 19:38:25 GMT NEW BOOK ADVANCE NOTICE RELEASE! The Digital Videomakerıs Guide by Kathryn Shaw Whitver Digital video is a hot topic. The jargon is new and itıs difficult to sort out whatıs real, whatıs likely to be achieved, and whatıs just hype. Digital video (including Video CD) is expected to revolutionize the film and video industry in the same ways that audio CDs changed the face of the recording industry. Understanding digital video technology and taking advantage of its uniqueness is the foundation on which success in this industry will be defined. The Digital Videomakerıs Guide explores the creation of digital videos from concept to finished product. Contents include: - An overview of the digital video market including movies, music videos, educational products, and training videos. - Explanations of the various platforms for digital video including CD-I Video CD, CD-ROM, CD-based game machines, and interactive TV. - The digital video studio. - How to build a production team. - The design, production, and manufacturing process. - Information about marketing a finished title. - How to copyright, duplicate, and distribute your title. - Complete Bibliography, CD-ROM developers list, Resource Guide and more. Kathryn Shaw Whitver is an award-winning technical writer specializing in digital technologies. She currently works for OptImage, a leading multimedia and software design company. $24.95, ISBN 0-941188-21-3, Approx 300 pages, 5 1/2 x 8 1/4 original trade paperback, Available May 1995. Advance orders please call 1-800-379-8808. Thank you.