Technology PR:
Austin, TX, and Boston, MA May 30, 2008 -- Photodex Corporation and Course Technology PTR, a part of Cengage Learning are proud to announce the release of The Official Photodex Guide to ProShow, a comprehensive guide to creating slide shows using ProShow software. Published by Cengage Learning, The Official Photodex Guide to ProShow provides step-by-step, how-to-do-it examples with ample screenshots for effective instruction. A bonus CD is included offering sample practice files and completed slide shows to follow-along with the exercises.
The Official Photodex Guide to ProShow
Readers will learn how to create stunning multimedia productions that can be shared using everything from optical media, to iPods, to streaming Web content, and more. They'll learn how to perfect their multimedia presentation skills by covering the basics of design, the fundamentals of ProShow production techniques, and advanced tools to achieve professional results.
Top Features Include:
- Master the ProShow interface and basic workflow along with core multimedia production concepts
- Learn to use ProShow's professional tools to enhance productions and the audience's experience
- Explore layers, transitions, mastering keyframes, and motion to create professional-quality production effects
- Incorporate soundtracks and captions to set the mood and create interactive presentations
- Craft production skills with templates, menus, branding, and stock footage
Written by James Karney, The Official Photodex Guide to ProShow contains over 300 pages, a bonus CD and a helpful index. Karney brings a unique viewpoint to this book developed through his experience as an award-winning author, professional photographer, and educator. His work has appeared in PC Magazine, Computer Shopper, Windows Magazine, and Internet World. His books include Mastering Digital Wedding Photography (named a Book of the Year by Shutterbug magazine), the Golden-Lee best-seller Upgrade and Maintain Your PC, Power of CorelDraw!, and the Microsoft Press A+ Certification Training Kit and Readiness Review.
Pricing and Availability
The Official Photodex Guide to ProShow can be purchased wherever books are sold and on the Photodex.com website for $34.95. Sample chapter excerpts and a full table of contents are also available at www.photodex.com/products/proshowguide/
About Photodex Corporation
Founded in 1987, Photodex Corporation is a leading publisher of software for working with digital content. Photodex creates innovative products that enable users to create compelling slide show presentations with photos, video and audio, and to manage their digital files. Photodex's user-friendly, affordable software offers power, speed, and simplicity for millions of computer users worldwide. For more information, visit: www.photodex.com.
About Cengage Learning and Course Technology
Cengage Learning, formerly Thomson Learning, is a global leader in providing integrated information solutions to business and professional customers. Course Technology, part of Cengage Learning, is the worldwide leader in computing education, offering more than 1,600 print and innovative technology-based products for business and technology training. For more information, visit: www.course.com or www.cengage.com.
