Working in multimedia, I can say you've asked some huge questions.
Something very similar to:  "Can anyone tell me how to make a motion
picture?"
 
There are libraries of books and dozens of authoring software packages to
help with multimedia.  Most multimedia projects are pulled together with a
team of anywhere from half-a-dozen to 60 people.  The most popular
software package is probably Macromedia's Director.  You can visit them at
www.macromedia.com.
 
Yours,
Dave.
 
On Thu, 24 Sep 1998, R Knox wrote:
 
> Can anyone direct me to:
> 1. a source that explains how to make a multimedia CD? (book, magazine,
> source of info on web, newsgroup, mailgroup,etc)
> 2. the authoring software one might use.
> 3. info on the time code that is included on video tape and how it is
> used to synch video editing equipment and also to synch the addition of
> music.
> Thanks in advance
>
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