Microsoft Silverlight Books

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