A complete toolkit to successfully develop and implement streaming media on the Web

From hands-on training and distance learning to teleconferencing and product demonstrations, streaming media is providing businesses with a whole new world of opportunity. Written by one of the leading experts in the field, this book will provide you with all the information you'll need to begin streaming immediately. Demetriades offers an accessible presentation of this complex technology and all of its components, so you'll be able to address each segment of the streaming industry. As you progress through each chapter, you'll take another step toward the development of a streaming media enterprise.

This informative book will direct you to the best resources to start streaming live or stored content over the Internet or Intranet. You'll also learn how to choose the right audio and video equipment, capture and edit, and set up a streaming site that meets your company's needs. Covering major platforms such as Microsoft, Real Networks, and Apple, it includes:

• Sixteen steps to building a successful streaming enterprise system
• Detailed instructions on how to make movies with a digital camera
• A guide to building your own encoders
• An in-depth look at wireless streaming media
• A discussion on security and surveillance using streaming media

The CD-ROM contains:

• Adobe Premiere tryout version
• Pathfinder, Rapid Response, and Screen Magic by MaxVU, Inc.
• Discreet cleaner demo version

Contents

Exploring and Understanding The Medium

• Getting Started
• Understanding the Image Capture Process
• Editing Movies with an iMac and a Digital Camera

Choosing the Tools of the Trade

• Video Cameras and Recorders: The First Component of Quality
• Audio/Video Capture Devices: The Second Component of Quality
• Capture Cards Compared: Making a Quality Choice

Processing and Producing Content

• Preprocessing Audio and Video
• Building Encoders with Server Connections
• Working with Compression Software
• Using Cleaning, Editing, and Other Streaming Resources
• Transcoding File Formats

Managing and Deploying the Media

• Developing Content Management and E-Commerce Solutions
• Enhancing the Streaming Enterprise
• Employing Network Infrastructure Software
• Managing Media Assets

Working with Advanced Technologies

• Implementing Wireless Technology
• Streaming for Security and Surveillance
• Envisioning the Future