Multimedia Applications Development: Using Indeo Video and DVI Technology

This official Intel guide to interactive multimedia applications development using DVI technology's powerful capabilities has been completely updated to include the latest technological developments, including the introduction of new Intel hardware that now makes DVI technology economical for virtually any IBM PC-compatible computer. The new edition of this guide examines the entire process behind the construction of a multimedia production, including new implementations with ActionMedia II, Windows, and OS/2. It offers software developers and video producers step-by-step guidance on: selecting the appropriate DVI hardware and software and setting up a multimedia workstation; implementing the system software and tools of multimedia production for graphics and animation, capturing and displaying stills, creating motion video and special effects, adding sound production, and bringing it all together with DVI programming and authoring features; planning the project and estimating human resource and financial budgeting requirements; and preparing the final testing stages and selecting the ideal distribution media.

Throughout the book, colour illustrations, charts and graphics demonstrate key concepts and the capabilities of DVI technology.