Hands-On Guide to Windows Media

Hands-On Guide to Windows Media is a practical guide that teaches how to distribute audio and video efficiently and effectively over computer networks.

This book enables you to get up and running quickly and focuses on one of the most popular tools in the streaming media universe, Windows Media. This book will help you to understand the unique characteristics and demands of streaming audio and video information over packet-switched networks. Ideal even for non-technical readers.

* Learn how to deliver audio and video products and messages in a way that meets business goals without compromising quality or breaking budgets
* Contains step-by-step examples and code-easy enough for those of us that are not-so-technical
* Real-world case studies and anecdotes provide examples, illustrate pitfalls, and provide best-practices

Acknowledgements
About the Author
Introduction
Chapter 1: Windows Media Quick Start
Chapter 2: Streaming Media Basics
Chapter 3: Get Ready to Capture Audio and Video
Chapter 4: Recording and Capturing Audio and Video
Chapter 5: Optimizing Your Audio and Video
Chapter 6: Encoding for Windows Media
Chapter 7: Getting Ready to Distribute Windows Media Streams
Chapter 8: Delivering Windows Media To Your Audience
Chapter 9: Get Ready to Webcast Live with Windows Media
Chapter 10: Encoding and Distributing Live Webcasts
Chapter 11: Going Beyond the Desktop
Chapter 12: Advanced Topics
Appendix: Streaming PowerPoints with Producer
Resources
Glossary
Index