Video Over IP: A Practical Guide to Technology and Applications (Focal Press Media Technology Professional) - Tapa blanda

"If you are new to video over IP or want to learn more on the fundamentals, this book could be a great help..." - Videomaker Magazine

"The book is easy to read at different levels - from entry level to expert level. Of particular benefit are the checklist updates at the end of each chapter...IP is now a fashionable subject and there are plenty of interesting books on this subject. I find this book among the better ones, for its systematic approach and clarity of the text...The "Video over IP" book is highly recommended for all practising broadcast engineers. As IP is penetrating all areas of broadcast technologies, this book represents an excellent starting point for all of them." - EBU Techincal Review

"...here is a guide that gives you everything you need to know to find the best solution for your application.” - SCTE, Dec. 2005

Video Over IP gives you everything you need to know to choose from among the many ways of transferring your video over a network. The information is presented in an easy to read format, with comparison charts provided to help you understand the benefits and drawbacks of different technologies for a variety of practical applications.

Readers who have a background in either video or networking will benefit from tutorials in both areas and the breadth of coverage that this book provides. Real-life application examples give readers successful examples of a variety of Video over IP networks that are up and running today.

After reading this book, you will be able to:
-Understand the basics of video today
-Understand the basics of IP networking technology
-Differentiate between technologies such as streaming, download and play, and file transfer
-Understand the benefits and drawbacks of a variety of video transport techniques
-Know what information you need to gather about their application before selecting a Video over IP technology and before beginning an implementation