This book presents an overview of the technical underpinnings in the
field of digital media. This includes theory, imaging, big data,
interaction, and the research and development that is needed in order to
make digital media interfaces more natural and easy to use. Grant
funding sources for R & D are detailed and current priority areas are
summarized. Developments in the relevant commercial areas are also
reviewed.
This is Professor Earnshaw's fifth book in the series on digital media
and its applications and creative uses. These books explain the
significance and importance of digital media and how it has developed
and advanced.They also explore the impact digital media is having on a
range of domains including art and design, the creative industries,
visual analytics, big data, and digital humanities.The convergence of
IT, telecommunications and media is bringing about a revolution in the
way information is being collected, stored, accessed and distributed.
Digital media is expected to play an increasing role in these processes.
State of the art digital technologies are increasingly utilized in order
to deliver to the user requirements and also to be effective and
efficient in this delivery, given the increasing demands by users and
other third parties involved in the content creation and service
delivery pipeline.
Research and Development in Digital Media will be invaluable for
readers that want a summary of the technical research and development
aspects of digital media, how such work is being funded, and the kind of
changes in digital media provision that may result.
