The Streaming Media Handbook (Paperback)

An increasingly wide range of Web sites are discovering the compelling advantages of streaming media. But delivering high-performance, reliable, cost-effective media across the Internet can be extremely challenging, especially for Web professionals who have never done it before. Now, Eyan Menin -- who has run webcasts for U2, the Rolling Stones, and a wide array of enterprise clients -- walks you through every aspect of streaming media developmentKEY TOPICS:Menin introduces every key streaming media technology and platform, helping you identify the best tools and technologies for both live webcasts and media-on-demand applications, and solutions for both public Web delivery and private corporate intranets. You'll learn how to configure both encoding workstations and streaming media servers; identify cost-effective sources for content; troubleshoot problems with performance, reliability, and efficiency; even stream media to wireless and mobile devices. The book's many examples encompass all three leading media formats -- Real, Windows Media, and QuickTime. Also included: detailed corporate examples, practical guidance on marketing your streaming content, and a complete streaming media glossary.MARKET:For every enterprise Web administrator, network manager, and sophisticated computer user who wants to deliver Web streaming media. No streaming media experience required!

Table of Contents

Preface.
Acknowledgments.

I. STREAMING VIDEO PRODUCTION.

1. Streaming Media Basics.
2. Networks.
3. Source Material.
4. Stock Library Media.
5. Mobile Networks.

II. ENCODING AND STREAMING VIDEO.

6. Video Capture.
7. Encoding Workstation.
8. The Encoding Process.
9. Media Servers.
10. Streaming Content.
11. Streaming to Mobile Devices.

III. STRATEGIES.

12. Marketing Techniques.
13. Case Studies.
Glossary.
Index.