Hands-On Guide to Streaming Media

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.

• 1. Quick Start: Your First Streaming Media File2. The Building Blocks of Streaming Media3. Producing Audio & Video4. Audio & Video Production Techniques5. Encoding Audio and Video6. Working with Streaming Media Files7. Distribution8. Linking to Your Streaming Files9. Embedded Players10. Alternative Systems11. Advanced Topics12. Case Studies (MS, Real, QT, and Flash 8)

From 1st Edition: "Joe Follansbee has written a fun, easy-to-understand book that teaches people about streaming media quickly. If you want to get up and running in a matter of minutes, 'Get Streaming' is a great place to start." Steve Mack From Amazon: (5 start review) This is a must have book for anyone who wants to understand how streaming media is really put together from start to finish. Whether you are looking to stream your own media or just want to understand the inner workings of the technology, this book will answer your questions.