Managing Interactive Media Projects [Paperback]

Tim Frick (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1418050016 | ISBN-13: 978-1418050016 | Publication Date: October 18, 2007 | Edition: 1

From the birth of a media project idea to the implementation and maintenance of that project, this book provides the skills and know-how to master the process of managing interactive media projects. Managing Interactive Media Projects offers important insights and techniques for various approaches to the process of creating interactive media. It covers the ever-important steps of planning, documenting, writing, designing, implementing, testing, debugging and maintaining interactive media projects that range from web sites and online media to DVDs, CD-ROMs and Flash. Detailed breakdowns of key steps in developing interactive projects coupled with in-depth case studies and digital supplemental materials make it a valuable resource in today's creative market. Written in a cohesive yet easy to understand manner, this book will transform the daily drudgery of technical specifications and documentation into an easy-to-implement process that will help readers to surpass even their own expectations on their interactive media projects.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"The top three strengths that I see within the manuscript are the often overlook topic of project management, the creative process approach to a project's life cycle, and an easy-to-read format." Erik Miller Associate Professor The Community College of Baltimore County

"Yes, I like this idea because it forces people to try things. An interactive website for a fake client that comes with certain details to keep the project focused like when working with a client." Kimberly Callery Department Chair for Game Design International Academy of Design & Technology

Product Details

• Paperback: 198 pages
• Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning; 1 edition (October 18, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1418050016
• ISBN-13: 978-1418050016
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 7.9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #385,549 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #66 in Books > Computers & Technology > Graphic Design > Web Design > Flash

More About the Author

Tim has provided creative media services to an extensive client list since the early 1990s. His work has received numerous awards and has appeared in many publications, web sites, and television broadcasts as well as at Chicago's Museum of Contemporary Art. He has held positions on the board of the Association for Multimedia Communications, the Advisory Committees of the Illinois Institute of Art's Animation and Interactive Media Departments, and the Interactive Media Department of Columbia College. Tim is the author of 'Managing Interactive Media Projects', an interactive media process guide from Delmar-Cengage Learning and an upcoming book on digital marketing techniques from Focal Press. For more information, check out Tim's blog at timfrick.com, his company site at mightybytes.com, or his profile on LinkedIn.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Finally found a project management book that I actually enjoyed and finished, March 14, 2010

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B. Dagiantis (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Managing Interactive Media Projects (Paperback)

I highly recommend Tim's book to anyone working in interactive media. It's one of those books that you'll keep close by in order to easily grab it for reference. Tim breaks down all the essential steps and provides relevant case studies. He's very engaging and you can tell that he really knows his stuff and is passionate about his craft. This book will help me in my role as an Account Manager as it really touches on the people aspect of interactive media creation. I will make sure to accidentally leave it around the office for others to also learn from it.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Overview Especially for College-wide Audience, February 15, 2010

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Bob Griffin "College Faculty Member, New Engl... (MA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Managing Interactive Media Projects (Paperback)

Even if you are not a web designer or interactive media creator, the book "Managing Interactive Media Projects " by Tim Frick, is a great resource. I use this book in my college-level web design introductory class and it is a God-send. This book breaks down the complete creative process for you and is replete with comprehensive and practical advice -- as well as great case studies that illustrate what can go right or wrong.


Reading this book will help you to understand many phases of the project management process, such as:

* Managing projects
* Conceptualizing an idea and initial planning
* Proposal writing
* Defining from your project specification
* Understanding different design processes that are effected by content
* Presenting your ideas to the client
* Flowcharting your idea
* Creating scripts and asset lists
* Art direction
* The revision process, approvals, scope and feature creep
* Design production
* Production and programming
* Testing, revision tracking and quality assurance

All projects, no matter what type of media, have specific logic-flow or development order from its inception (idea) to completion. All of the above concepts go through specific cycles, whether you follow an "ADDIE" or Agile routine ------ this book works. Frick's book helps you to understand the process within the process ------ it's a great investment.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Helpful tool for Designers and Developers working with web projects, January 7, 2009

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G. Minx (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Managing Interactive Media Projects (Paperback)

As a person who deals with Designers and Developers on a daily basis, I will recommend Mr. Frick's book as a reference tool to help them understand the details involved managing web projects. The book is well organized and the PROfiles in each chapter are a great addition.

Mr. Frick leads the reader, in a step by step process, from creating a project proposal to taking the project live. Along the way, Mr. Frick shares his insight and it is clear that he is experienced with the subject matter.