Abstract: Methods and apparatus are presented that combine conventional print-based books with electronic displays such as flat-screen monitors. In accordance with aspects of the present invention, conventional books that contain at least one electronic display for showing images such as text, photos, and/or video through a cover of the book may be provided. In one embodiment, images may be assembled from digitized image data stored in a memory device associated with the book. Books according to aspects of the present invention may further include one or more control or command keys or buttons configured for actuation by a reader. Books according to aspects of the present invention may further include inductively coupled charging means for providing power to electronic components of the books. Other methods and apparatus are presented.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are presented concerning network-accessible services that provide post-production digital compositing and motion graphics authoring to users who provide their own core content, which the services supplement via a user-driven interface through the inclusion of digital still images, artwork, video, sound, and/or other supplemental content selected by the user. In one embodiment, following selection and sequencing of the various core and supplemental content components, the services automatically generate and make available to a user a finished product that integrates core and supplemental content. To simplify the compositing task, a series of pre-formatted motion graphics video templates may be made available.