商品簡介
Hands-On Guide to Windows Media is a highly practical guide that teaches creative and information technology professionals how to distribute audio and video efficiently and effectively over computer networks. This book focuses on one of the most popular tools in the streaming media universe, Windows Media. Because of its ubiquity, Windows Media is often thought of as the default tool for online audio and video distribution, especially on corporate networks. However, most creative and networking professionals do not understand the unique characteristics and demands of streaming audio and video information over packet-switched networks. This book gets even the non-technical readers up and running, quickly and easily.
* PRACTICAL: learn how to deliver audio and video products and messages in a way that meets business goals without compromising quality or breaking budgets, using the most prevalent streaming media tool, Windows Media.
* FAST: Contains step-by-step examples and code easy enough for those of us that are not-so-technical.
* EASY: Real-world case studies and anecdotes provide examples, illustrate pitfalls, and provide best-practices.
* AUTHORITATIVE: Author is long-time industry veteran and innovator.
作者簡介
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.
