Multimedia Books and Reports
Being Digital
Nicholas Negroponte, Knopf, 1995
Essential reading for the information age. Highly recommended.
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Building a Multimedia Presence on the World Wide Web
Bohdan O. Szuprowicz, Computer Technology Research Corp., 1997
How to establish a Web presence and design pages using multimedia elements.
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Buying and Selling Multimedia Services
Gary Souter, Focal Press, 1997
A guide to creating client-vendor relationships that lead to the development of cost-effective
multimedia, focusing on building a project team.
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Canadian Interactive Media Producers' Survey 2000 
MultiMediator Strategy Group, 2000
The second annual report on the interactive media production industry in Canada, an expanded version of its predecessor,
covering more ground in greater depth, with twice as many figures and
tables. This is the largest survey of its kind available.
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Canadian Internet Advantage
Jim Carroll & Rick Broadhead, Prentice Hall, 1995
Excellent look at how organizations can use the Internet to strategic advantage. Highly
recommended.
ISBN 0-13-226598-2
Canadian Internet Handbook
Jim Carroll & Rick Broadhead, Prentice Hall, 1994
Refreshingly non-technical guide to the Internet.
ISBN 0-13-329350-5
Canadian New Media Producers' Survey 1999 Final Report
MultiMediator Strategy Group, 1999
Our latest survey is both comprehensive and conclusive,
compiling responses from hundreds of multimedia developers across Canada.
(Read the Executive Summary at http://www.multimediator.com/publications/write039.shtml)
The
CanCon New Media Sessions
Froman & Associates, 1998
Canadian multimedia developers speak out on key industry issues.
(available on the Web at http://www.multimediator.com/publications/write038.shtml)
Careers in Multimedia: Roles and Resources
Hal Josephson & Trisha Gorman, Wadsworth Publishing, 1996
Features an overview of multimedia production roles along with interviews, industry
perspectives, case studies, and an excellent list of resources.
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The Cluetrain Manifesto: The End of Business As Usual
Christopher Locke, Rick Levine, Doc Searls and David Weinberger, Perseus Pr 2000
This book is for anyone interested in the Internet and e-commerce, and is especially important for those businesses struggling to navigate the topography of the wired marketplace.
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Customers.com: How to Create A Profitable Business Strategy for the Internet & Beyond
Patricia B. Seybold, Ronni Marshak (Contributor), Times Books, 1998
Lots of books have been written about how to do business on the Internet, but few can match the understanding and passion for making e-commerce work of Customers.com.
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Deep Branding on the Internet: Applying Heat and Pressure Online to Ensure a Lasting Brand
Marc Braunstein, Ned Levine and Edward H. Levine, Prima Publishing, 2000
The authors trace the steps every successful business must take to develop a strategy that not only surmounts the challenges of e-commerce but, just as important, reinforces customer loyalty.
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Design for Multimedia Learning
Tom Boyle, Tim Boyle, 1997
Establishes a framework for educational multimedia that divides the development process into conceptual and presentation levels.
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Designing Interactive Digital Media
Nicholas V. Iuppa, Nick Iuppa, 1998
Discusses the latest technologies, including the Web,
CD-ROM/DVD, interactive television, and PUSH technology, and
moves beyond them to examine the structure and use of new forms
of art and communication such as virtual immersive experiences.
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Designing Multimedia
Lisa Lopuck, Peachpit Press, 1996
Recommended by teachers, this richly illustrated book covers multimedia design and
production.
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The
Desktop Multimedia Bible
Jeff Burger, Addison Wesley, 1993
Dated but still excellent introduction to entire multimedia production process.
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The Dictionary of Multimedia
Brad Hansen, Independent Pub Group, 1996
Handy dictionary of multimedia jargon.
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Digital Multimedia
Nigel P. Chapman, Jenny Chapman, 2000
Will inspire students to develop the potential of multimedia for new forms of expression that are enabled by computers and networks.
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E-Learning: Strategies for Delivering Knowledge in the Digital Age
Marc J. Rosenberg, McGraw-Hill Professional Publishing, 2000
A must for anyone who plans to develop a learning strategy for the corporate world.
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Electronic Publishing on
CD-ROM
Steve Cunningham & Judson Rosebush, O'Reilly & Associates Inc., 1996
In-depth look at the production of CD-ROMs.
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Filling the Pipe: Stimulating Canada's Broadband Content Industry through R & D
CANARIE and Delvinia, 2001
This report reveals the sometimes harsh realities of broadband content development in Canada, both the barriers and the opportunities to growth.
It also proposes a concrete set of recommendations that would address these issues.
(available for FREE at http://www.canarie.ca/press/publications/pdf/broadband_report.pdf)
Getting Started in Multimedia Design
Gary Olsen, North Light Books, 1997
Creative advice, business tips and other secrets to success.
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The Information Highway (report)
Burke Campbell, Industry Canada, 1994
Extremely well-written introduction to the Canadian info-way.
(available for free by calling (613) 947-7466)
ISBN 0-662-22644-5
Interactive Media: Essentials for Success
Brian Blum, Ziff-Davis Publishing, 1995
Excellent introduction to the business of multimedia production.
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Interactive Media Producers Survey 2001
By Delvinia Inc., an MMSG company
The most comprehensive study to date of the Canadian new media industry.
The Interactive Media Producers Survey 2001 presents valuable insights into the state
of the interactive media production industry across Canada.
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Interactive Media Producers Survey 2002
By Delvinia, 2003
This fourth annual report is the most comprehensive study of its kind available, a must-have for anyone involved in making business or policy decisions within the Canadian interactive media industry.
This is the fourth consecutive year this "state-of-the-industry" survey has been conducted, and it presents valuable insight into the state of the interactive media production industry across Canada.
(Read the Executive Summary at
http://www.multimediator.com/IMPS2002/index.shtml)
Interactive Writer's Handbook
Darryl Wimberley & Jon Samsel, The Carronade Group, 1995
Comprehensive guide to evaluating and implementing interactive ideas. Highly recommended.
ISBN 1-885452-03-9
Interactivity By Design
Ray Kristof & Amy Satran, Adobe Press, 1995
Covers multimedia interface and design issues.
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The
Internet Business Guide
Rosalind Resnick & Dave Taylor, Sams Publishing, 1995
Excellent introduction to the business potential of the Internet.
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Macromedia Flash MX
Brian Underdahl, McGraw-Hill Osborne Media, 2002
Critically acclaimed author Brian Underdahl adeptly guides you through working with sound, motion, text and animation.
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Managing Multimedia: Project Management for Interactive Media
Elaine England & Andy Finney, Addison-Wesley, 1999
A combination book/CD-ROM providing practical advice and inside
tips for delivering high-quality multimedia projects on time and within budget.
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Managing Multimedia Projects
Roy Strauss, 1997
Provides a solid framework for managing all types of multimedia projects, from
simple presentations to custom kiosk displays, retail CD-ROM
titles and Web sites.
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The Multimedia Directory
The Carronade Group, 1996
Detailed profiles of over 1,450 multimedia firms in the US and Canada.
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The Multimedia Law and
Business Handbook
Dianne Brinson & Mark F. Radcliffe, Ladera Press, 1994
A comprehensive practical guide to the legal issues in developing, publishing, and
protecting your multimedia products.
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Multimedia: Making It Work
Tay Vaughan, Osborne/McGraw-Hill, 1994
A comprehensive guide to multimedia production from conception to project delivery.
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Multimedia
Producer's Bible
Ron Goldberg, IDG Books, 1996
Huge and very comprehensive book covering all aspects of multimedia production.
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Multimedia Studio for Windows
Jeff Burger, Random House, 1995
Jeff Burger is back with another great guide to the multimedia production process.
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Multimedia Source Book
Hi-Tech Media, 1996
Massive international directory of companies involved in multimedia.
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Multimedia-Based Instructional Design: Computer-Based
Training, Web-Based Training, and Distance Learning
William W. Lee and Diana L. Owens, Jossey-Bass, April 2000
Examines the major types of media that are popular for delivery systems, showing the benefits
and drawbacks of each. Insights into other aspects of the development process.
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New Consumers, New
Technologies and New Media: An Opportunity for Canada
Stentor Resource Centre Inc., 1998
This discussion paper examines how we are moving to a global, information-based society
that represents enormous opportunity for Canadians.
(available on the Web at http://www.stentor.ca/body2.cfm?page_id=newscor2.html)
New Media -
Ottawa's Emerging Hot Spot
Coopers & Lybrand Consulting, 1997
Detailed report on the growing multimedia industry in the Ottawa region.
(available on the Web at http://www.inasec.ca/redo/publication/pub_newmedia_c.html)
Next Generation Television: Consumer Interest in New Digital Television
Channels & Internet-Delivered Video
Decima Publishing, June 2001
Decima has released a new market research study on digital TV channels & Internet video.
(Order online at: http://www.decima.ca/publishing/members/NextGenTV.asp)
Playing to Win: The Digital
Media Industry in Ontario
Digital Media Champion Group, 1998
A well-researched report on the state of Ontario's multimedia industry and the challenges
it faces.
(available on the Web at http://www.multimediator.com/dmcg/report.html)
Preparing Canada For a Digital
World
Information Highway Advisory Council Final Report
The infamous final report of strategy recommendations for the Canadian info-bahn. 1997
(available on the Web at http://strategis.ic.gc.ca/SSG/ih01650e.html)
Project Management: Best Practices for IT Professionals
Richard Murch, Prentice Hall, October 2000
Fundamentals of project management, from keeping up with changing market conditions, to handling problems and managing risks in IT.
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Reengineering Business for Success in the Internet Age: Business-to-Business E-commerce Strategies
Debra Cameron, Computer Technology Research Corporation, June 2000
Critical information to formulate business-to-business (B2B) strategies and examines the applications for implementing them.
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Writing for Multimedia
Michael D. Korolenko, Integrated Media Group, 1997
Guide and sourcebook for interactive writers.
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Writing for Multimedia and the Web
Timothy Paul Garrand, Focal Press, 2000
A step-by-step explanation of how to create powerful content for interactive media.
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Writing for New Media: The Essential Guide to Writing for Interactive Media, CD-Rom, and the Web
Andrew Bonime, Ken C. Pohlmann, John Wiley & Sons, 1997
Unique guide for knowledge and skills in new media writing for both the novice and the
expert.
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