Managing Multimedia Projects

by Roy Strauss

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0240802446
• ISBN13: 9780240802442
• Release Date: March 1997
• Publisher: Focal Press
• Length: 220 Pages
• Weight: 0.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.1" x 9.9"

Customer Reviews

Managing Multimedia Projects

This is an excellent book for the new manager of a multi-media development team. The basic concept behind the book is that multi-media is software. As such, it provides an excellent process model that works for most multi-media projects. It even provides sample projects and describes how each project fits the process.I found it an easy read, and the book has been most helpful in the development of my own multi-media team and our processes. It works. Good stuff!

A helpful guide for multimedia managers

After reading this book I found it very helpful on my job (I am a Webmaster and Multimedia Developments Manager in an University). It helped me to get a "top level view" on multimedia projects and also help me to organize better my ideas, and to have a clear overview of tasks involved in any multimedia development. I really recommend it.