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Digital Scrapbooking For Dummiesby Jeanne Wines-Reed; Joan Wines
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2011; US$ 19.99Get creative with graphic elements Tackle photo techniques at any level Ready to preserve your memories digitally? This interactive reference explains the basics of this fast, versatile new hobby, giving you the lowdown on the equipment and programs you need to create beautiful pages. You also get expert tips on digital photography, graphic design, scanning, journaling, filters, and fonts. Discover how to Create a digital layout from scratch Select the best software Use popular scrapbook styles Digitize traditional photos Get the kids involved Share your scrapbook online more...
Bounce, Tumble, and Splash!by Tony Mullen; Erwin Coumans
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2008; US$ 49.99Learn all about Blender, the premier open-source 3D software, in Bounce, Tumble, and Splash!: Simulating the Physical World with Blender 3D . You will find step-by-step instructions for using Blender’s complex features and full-color visual examples with detailed descriptions of the processes. If you’re an advanced Blender user, you will appreciate the sophisticated coverage of Blender’s fluid simulation system, a review Blender’s latest features, and a guide to the Bullet physics engine, which handles a variety of physics simulations such as rigid body dynamics and rag doll physics. more...
FL Studio Power!by Steve Pease
Course Technology PTR 2009; US$ 39.99Get ready to master the power of FL Studio with FL STUDIO POWER: THE COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE! Due to its instant overview and loop-friendly appeal, musicians and producers are flocking to FL Studio (formerly FruityLoops) in droves. But many musicians and producers aren't aware of everything FL Studio has to offer, or how to maximize the program to its full potential. FL STUDIO POWER: THE COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE! begins with a basic look at the program and then quickly moves into the software's more complicated features. It includes tips and tricks on the use of the program and displays clearly how new and advanced users can learn all its features. Everything from general setup, to MIDI implementation, to incorporating plug-ins, to using FL... more...
MIDI Power!by Robert Guérin
Course Technology PTR 2005; US$ 34.99From how MIDI works, to how to connect devices through it, to how it integrates into a computer environment, "MIDI Power!, Second Edition" is a comprehensive reference guide to MIDI. The book provides an in-depth look at MIDI, its messages, and protocols, and the information necessary to navigate it with ease. Learn when to use MIDI, how to edit MIDI, what technology uses MIDI, what software uses MIDI, and how MIDI is integrated into computers and what that implies for musicians, sound designers, and audio enthusiasts. "MIDI Power!, Second Edition" provides complete coverage of MIDI hardware and software, is suitable for both Mac and Windows platforms. more...
Game Physicsby David H. Eberly
Elsevier Science 2010; US$ 87.95"Game Physics, 2nd Edition" provides clear descriptions of the mathematics and algorithms needed to create a powerful physics engine - while providing a solid reference for all of the math you will encounter anywhere in game development: quaternions, linear algebra, and calculus. Implementing physical simulations for real-time games is a complex task that requires a solid understanding of a wide range of concepts from the fields of mathematics and physics. Previously, the relevant information could only be gleaned through obscure research papers. Thanks to "Game Physics", all this information is now available in a single, easily accessible volume. The new 2nd edition is the much-anticipated update that incorporates new info on how to implement... more...
Speech Processing and Soft Computingby Sid-Ahmed Selouani
Springer 2012; US$ 49.95"Speech Processing and Soft Computing" includes coverage of synergy between speech technology and bio-inspired soft computing methods. Through practical cases, the author explores, dissects and examines how soft computing may complement conventional techniques in speech enhancement and speech recognition in order to provide robust systems. The material is especially useful to graduate students and experienced researchers who are interested in expanding their horizons and investigating new research directions through review of the theoretical and practical settings of soft computing methods in very recent speech applications. more...
Speech Synthesis and Recognitionby Dr John Holmes; Dr Wendy Holmes
CRC Press 2001; US$ 59.95This new edition of Speech Synthesis and Recognition is an easy-to-read introduction to current speech technology. It is ideal as an introduction before tackling more advanced texts. more...
Special Edition Using Macromedia Flash 5, Adobe Readerby Darrel Plant; Robert Cleveland
Que Publishing 2006; US$ 31.99This is the eBook version of the printed book. Special Edition Using Macromedia Flash 5 provides the in-depth answers to your Flash questions. This book explains how to maximize the potential of Flash for creating more advanced animation and interactivity on Web sites, as well as building user interfaces and full-screen Web pages. Real-world tips and tricks will make the book applicable to everyday tasks, and changes to Flash 5 will be highlighted for easy notice. Your singular resource whether you're designing for fun or for profit! more...
3ds max 4 Workshop, Adobe Readerby Duane Loose
Que Publishing 2006; US$ 36.00This is the eBook version of the printed book. The book teaches skills and techniques in a way that not only provides an understanding of MAX X and its functionality but also how to apply those tools to a normal work environment by using a single, comprehensive project. Each chapter contains a section that provides an explanation of the tools, features and techniques being used, some sample exercises for reinforcement, and some of the artistic insight behind the process. The chapter concludes with the "workshop" section, which walks the reader through a series of step-by-step tutorials that culminate into a final, working project by the end of the book. The tear card, color section, tips, notes and sidebars are filled with expert advice... more...
Special Edition Using Microsoft PowerPoint 2002, Adobe Readerby Patrice-Anne Rutledge; Tom Mucciolo
Que Publishing 2001; US$ 31.99This is the eBook version of the printed book. Special Edition Using Microsoft PowerPoint 2002 is created for experienced users who want to be able to use PowerPoint's more sophisticated features, as well as its basic ones. Because creating successful presentations is more than just becoming a PowerPoint power user, included is a special section in the book on presentation skills. With the addition of this special section, it makes this title uniquely different from all other titles out in the marketplace. Topics covered include: Working with tables Collaborating on presentations Working with speech tools Adding movies and sound Working with PowerPoint in the Web Creating macros Creating and editing Web scripts more...