Theoretical Foundations of Multimedia Chapter 8 Cost Categories (cont.)

• Legal services (e.g., for preparation of a contract)

• Consumable materials (e.g., paper, printer inks, and CD-ROM blanks)

• Software purchase and amortization (e.g., a new version of development software)

• Hardware purchase and amortization (e.g., a new CD-ROM press)

• Fees for use of content from

outside sources (e.g., copyright

license fees)

• Fees for use or rental of

outside facilities (e.g., a

recording studio or video

camera)