Hands-On Guide to Windows Media (Paperback)

AcknowledgementsAbout the AuthorIntroductionPurpose of the BookScope of the BookWho Should Read This BookWhy Streaming MediaThe Growth of Streaming MediaWhy Windows Media SeriesCareer OpportunitiesLayout and Organization of the BookConclusionChapter 1: Windows Media Quick StartUpdate Your Media PlayerOverview of Main Player FeaturesGet Ready to Encode Your Media FileInstall a Windows Media EncoderEncode Your Media FilePublishing Your Windows Media FileTroubleshootingConclusionChapter 2: Streaming Media BasicsStreaming Media DefinedStreaming FundamentalsThe Four Steps of StreamingLive or On-DemandEvaluate Your AudienceEvaluate Your ContentWindows Media and Microsoft's CompetitorsRelations between the Media Department and the IT Dept.ConclusionChapter 3: Get Ready to Capture Audio and VideoPre-Production PlanningAudio and Video InputsPortable Audio Recorders and CamerasSupport EquipmentA Windows Media Capturing and Encoding WorkstationConclusionChapter 4: Capturing and Encoding Audio and VideoBest Practices for Recording AudioBest Practices for Recording VideoBest Practices for Capturing Audio and VideoCapturing with Windows Media 9 CaptureEditing with Windows Movie MakerConclusionChapter 5: Optimizing Your Audio and VideoOptimize Your AudioOptimize Your VideoConclusionChapter 6: Encoding for Windows MediaRevisit Your Audience EvaluationChoosing the Right CodecEncode Audio and Video with Windows Media EncoderCustomize a Windows Media Encoder SessionWindows Media Encoder UtilitiesConclusionChapter 7: Getting Ready to Distribute Windows Media StreamsDo You Need a Streaming Server?Get Ready to Serve Your StreamsConclusionChapter 8: Delivering Windows Media To Your AudienceHTTP Streaming versus "True? StreamingInstall Windows Media ServicesPublishing PointsUsing Windows Media Services AdministratorTesting and Windows Media Load SimulatorConclusionChapter 9: Get Ready to Webcast Live with Windows MediaLive versus On-DemandFundamental Differences between Live and On-DemandPreparing a Studio for Live WebcastingPreparing for Remote Live WebcastingConclusionChapter 10: Encoding and Distributing Live WebcastsLive Stream DistributionUsing Windows Media Encoder for Live StreamingUsing Windows Media Server for Live StreamingCreating Rollover PlaylistsConclusionChapter 11: Going Beyond the DesktopWindows Media High-Definition VideoWindows Media on Portable DevicesWindows Media Digital Rights ManagementConclusionChapter 12: Advanced TopicsCustomizing Windows Media PlayerAdvanced Testing TechniquesMeasuring SuccessConclusionAppendix ResourcesGlossaryIndexAcknowledgementsAbout the Author