                        Multimedia ToolBook 3.0
                        Review by Roger W. Klein

    Multimedia ToolBook 3.0 is a complete Multimedia authoring system
for Microsoft Windows. The package includes everything you need to
create striking applications for home or business. With the tools
provided in Multimedia ToolBook 3.0 you have the ability to develop
interactive courseware for education and training, information kiosks,
CD-ROM titles and much more. The product is more powerful and at the
same time easier to use than earlier versions.
    Using Multimedia ToolBook 3.0 to create custom Windows applications
you can organize information intuitively using Multimedia ToolBook's
book metaphor. You can also create some extremely rich user interfaces
by utilizing the full range of controls provided, including graphic
buttons, 3D-style objects, dialog boxes, tool bars, drag-and-drop, and
object linking and embedding (OLE). You can even link related
information using hypertext and hypermedia capabilities.
    Simple, yet sophisticated multimedia is standard with Multimedia
ToolBook 3.0.  Organizing media clips using the Clip Manager is an easy
way to improve efficiency and make sure your clips are always at your
finger tips. Controlling media is easy with the simple, built-in
commands and objects. Add transition effects and volume control.
Animating objects can even be accomplished without scripting! These and
many more features make this "the" application for manipulating
multimedia objects.
    Powerful text handling is also an important feature with any
development application and of course Multimedia ToolBook 3.0 has it.
You can format your text with word processor-like control of font,
style, color, on-line graphics, superscript, subscript, and more. Enable
full-text and keyword searching for instant access to every word in your
application. Utilize text tools such as spelling checker, embedded
TrueType fonts, and rich-text format (RTF) information exchange.
    The author-friendly visual environment of Multimedia ToolBook 3.0
makes it easy to build applications without scripting using a powerful
feature called Auto-Script. Productivity is maximized using authoring
tools such as right-click menus and the Properties Browser. Developing
sophisticated applications is made easy by using   OpenScript a robust
and easy-to-use object oriented programming language. Edit graphics,
wave audio files, and menu bars seamlessly with integrated editing
tools. Build database f t-ends with integrated dBase III and Paradox
engines.
    Comprehensive learning aids help to learn Multimedia Tool Book using
a interactive on-line tutorial and over 20 sample applications. You can
even get answers as you work from the extensive on-line Help system.
    If you want to use Multimedia ToolBook 3.0 for Professional
distribution you can do so with the royalty-free runtime files, media
packager, and professional installation utility. There is even the
ability to take advantage of advanced CD-ROM optimization for best
performance when CD authoring.
    With all these wonderful features Asymetrix was generous enough to
include their Digital Video Producer! This application provides the user
with built-in video capture, intuitive timeline, animated titles,
bitmaps, and video overlays. Special effects can even be added to video
such as transitions and video filters.
    If you want to get into the world of multimedia application
development, Multimedia ToolBook 3.0 is a full function, feature rich
application that can provide the tools needed for just about any task.
The features found in Multimedia ToolBook 3.0 are those usually only
available to a multimedia professional.

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                         110 - 110th Avenue NE
                               Suite 700
                        Bellevue, WA  98004-5840
                             (800) 454-7126

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