Second Edition

The saying goes, "A picture is worth a thousand words".

You already are aware of how graphics can be used to create compelling web pages. This chapter introduces types of media used on the web; including audio, video, and streaming media.

Appropriate use of movies and sound on your web pages can make them more interesting and informative.

Sources of these media types, the XHTML code needed to place the media on a web page, and suggested uses of the media are discussed.

You have probably experienced interactivity on web pages many times – moving the mouse to cause a new image to appear, clicking on radio buttons to take a survey, or clicking on a product while you watch and listen to a Flash movie about a company. These are all examples of web page interactivity.

Adding the right touch of interactivity to a web page can make it engaging and compelling for your web site visitors.

Technologies commonly used to add interactivity to web pages include JavaScript, Java applets, DHTML, and Flash. This chapter will introduce you to adding interactive components to web pages.