This update of the 2009 edition reflects recent developments in computer hardware and software, innovations in social and mobile media, and current standards. Calling digital multimedia a new form of literacy and creative expression, Savage and Vogel (U. of New Hampshire at Manchester) start with a multimedia timeline and overview of visionaries of multimedia computing. Concepts for understanding and creating multimedia covered include computer graphics, digital sound, and animation. The text includes review and discussion questions; a chapter on professional ethics, copyright issues, and digital rights; appended information on disc standards, the scanning process, and analog video; the Software Engineering Code of Ethics and Professional Practice; and a glossary. Annotation ©2013 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)