Digital Author™ Feature Archive
Feature articles are listed in reverse chronological order, with newest features at top. General topic and origin date is noted at beginning of description.
All features written by Christopher Simmons unless noted otherwise.
Web Content Management for the Masses
Small and mid-range sites can now be built without breaking the bank [Aug. 2001]
Web publishing solutions are no longer just for big corporations. Includes interviews with Zapwerk's Dorian Cougias, Macromedia's Erik Larson, and Ken Clements of Red Dot Solutions.
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Banging the DRM
Understanding Digital Rights Management [Aug. 2001]
Learn what DRM is all about; includes glossary and resource list of organizations and DRM solution providers. By Carly Zander
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Locking Pixels
Making Online Content Secure [May 2001]
Finally there are strong viable solutions for protecting your visual content from being copied online. Includes interviews with DigiMarc's Larry Trevarthen and others.
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Frame by Frame
Web Animation Tools [April 2001]
Learn about the most-used kinds of Web animation, available tools, and what professionals use for their work. Includes interviews with animator Bob Self who has worked on Ally McBeal, and Web designer Kevin Halfhill.
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Streaming Media
Introduction to Web Streaming Video [November 2000]
Get an overview on the basics of capturing and compressing video for the Web. Includes interviews with Terran's John Geyer, and iCanStream's founder, Ethan Becker. Featuring a glossary of terms.
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Legal Pitfalls of Web Design
What Every Graphic Artist Should Know [July 2000]
While many graphic artists have moved from print to Web design, most are unaware of legal issues, and potential liabilities, associated with creating content for clients who may themselves be unaware of local and federal laws.
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Future of 3D on the Web
Immersive Environments Gain Foothold [June 2000]
What ever happened to a three-dimensional Web? Find out who is creating compelling online 3D experiences.
Includes interviews with Electric Rain's Dave Klein, and Blaxxun's Michael Grekin.
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You've Got the Look
E-commerce Must Be More Than Pretty [Jan. 2000]
Building a successful e-commerce site has many elements beyond a "cool design."
Includes interviews with Imageologists' Andrew Goggin, and iZoom's Stephen Monaco.
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