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E-grāmata: Hands-On Guide to Streaming Media: an Introduction to Delivering On-Demand Media 2nd edition [Taylor & Francis e-book]

  • Formāts: 304 pages
  • Sērija : Hands-on Guide Series
  • Izdošanas datums: 24-May-2006
  • Izdevniecība: Focal Press
  • ISBN-13: 9780080522067
  • Taylor & Francis e-book
  • Cena: 155,64 €*
  • * this price gives unlimited concurrent access for unlimited time
  • Standarta cena: 222,34 €
  • Ietaupiet 30%
  • Formāts: 304 pages
  • Sērija : Hands-on Guide Series
  • Izdošanas datums: 24-May-2006
  • Izdevniecība: Focal Press
  • ISBN-13: 9780080522067
This book describes the steps for creating an on-demand and live streaming video in an all-in-one refernce guide for new users and companies that need introduced to the technology.

After reading this book, you will understand:
- How the Internet works in relation to streaming media
- Client/server technology, specifically related to streaming media
- Strengths and limits of streaming media, including best uses for the technology
- Choices of streaming media content creation tools

*New updates include: webcasting and mobile application basics

*Covers RealVideo, Windows Media, QuickTime, Flash MX and MPEG-4

*Now in the "Hands-On Guide" series for Streaming and Digital Media Professionals
Acknowledgments xi
About the Author xiii
About the Series Editor xv
Introduction xvii
Quick Start: Your First Streaming Media File
A Quick Streaming Media Overview
2(1)
Installing a Windows Media Encoder
2(4)
Encoding Audio and Video Files
6(8)
Conclusion
14(1)
The Building Blocks of Streaming Media
Streaming Media Basics
15(4)
The Streaming Media Industry
19(3)
What is a Media Player?
22(1)
Find Your Media Player
22(3)
Installing a New Media Player
25(24)
Conclusion
49(2)
Audio and Video Production Tools
Pre-Production Planning
51(2)
Audio and Video Tools
53(11)
Hardware and Software Requirements
64(3)
A Studio Environment
67(1)
Conclusion
67(2)
Production and Post-Production Techniques
Fundamentals of Audio and Video Production
69(7)
A Bit of Audio and Video Theory Related to Streaming Media
76(3)
Moving Your Audio and Video From Recording Device to Workstation
79(3)
Optimize Your Audio
82(4)
Optimize Your Video
86(6)
Conclusion
92(1)
Encoding Audio and Video
Format Choice and Streaming Media Players
93(9)
Installing Other Media Encoders
102(8)
Choosing the Right Codec
110(4)
Media Player Behavior and Multiple Bit Rate Encoding
114(1)
Encoding
115(1)
Encode Your Audio
116(19)
Encode Your Video
135(12)
Conclusion
147(2)
Working with Streaming Media Files
Editing Streaming Media Files
149(12)
Embedding Events in Your Encoded Files
161(5)
Batch Encoding
166(3)
Conclusion
169(2)
Streaming Media Distribution
Streaming Server Overview
171(9)
Buying a Streaming Server
180(2)
Conclusion
182(1)
Streaming Media and Metafiles
Web Servers vs. Media Servers
183(1)
Metafiles and Media Players
184(1)
Creating a Metafile
185(3)
Linking to Your Metafile
188(1)
Advanced Metafiles
188(5)
Dynamically Generated Metafiles
193(1)
Conclusion
194(1)
Embedding Streams in Your Web Pages
External vs. Embedded Players
195(2)
HTML Coding for Embedded Players
197(10)
Testing Your Embedded Player Code
207(1)
Promote Your Streams
208(1)
Conclusion
208(2)
Alternative Systems and Methods
Before You Veer Off the Main Highway
210(1)
MPEG: The Most Talked-About Alternative to Proprietary Architectures
210(6)
Open Source: An Alternative to Proprietary Systems
216(4)
``Streaming'' with Your Web Server
220(2)
Do You Need a Streaming Server?
222(3)
Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Streaming
225(2)
Conclusion
227(3)
Advanced Topics
Live Webcasting vs. On-Demand Streaming
230(2)
Synchronized Multimedia Integration Language
232(4)
Streaming High-Definition Video
236(4)
Streaming on Portable Devices
240(2)
Digital Rights Management
242(2)
Streaming Business Opportunities and Models
244(4)
Success Measurement
248(3)
Conclusion
251(2)
Appendix A: Case Studies
Government
253(1)
Enterprise
254(1)
Media and Entertainment
255(1)
Broadcasting
256(1)
Education
257(1)
Conclusion
258(1)
Appendix B: Resources
Leading Streaming Media Manufacturers
259(1)
Media Player Download Pages
259(1)
Free Encoder (``Producer'') Download Pages
259(1)
Open Source Software and Information
260(1)
MPEG Resources
260(1)
Places to Buy Audio and Video Recording Equipment
260(1)
Publications
260(1)
Other Web Sites
260(1)
Glossary 261(16)
Index 277


Joe Follansbee first became passionate for streaming back in 1995, and spent more than five years honing his skills at RealNetworks, the pioneering streaming media company. While there, he managed a quality assurance team for content in RealNetworks' flagship software, RealPlayer. Joe produced and hosted one of the first weekly audio newsletters delivered over the Internet. He has provided technical and logistical support for ABCNews, FOX Television, and MSNBC, as well as helped mom and pop Internet broadcasters put their signals on the Net. He founded a streaming media development company in 2001, and currently works as a freelance writer and consultant.