Introduction to Media Computation: A Multimedia Cookbook in Python
by Mark Guzdial
Publisher: Georgia Institute of Technology 2002
Number of pages: 234
Description:
Guzdial introduces programming as a way of creating and manipulating media -– a context familiar and intriguing to today's readers. Starts readers with actual programming early on. Puts programming in a relevant context (Computing for Communications). Includes implementing Photoshop-like effects, reversing/splicing sounds, creating animations.
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