Performance in Interactive Media: A Historical, Conceptual, and Practical Guide (Paperback)

This book examines the world of interactive media, looking at history, concepts, and the practical nature of media performances that interact with their audiences. The book presents a working definition of interactivity that draws from such areas as game studies, performance studies, and cognitive science and then moves on to a detailed discussion of the history of interactive media. The book is like a detailed glossary, looking at key concepts regarding visual, audio, and networking elements. It provides a close examination of the practicalities of interactive media, looking at materials, equipment, and software available to the interaction designer and producer.