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Implementing Mobile TV, Second Edition
Implementing Mobile TV, Second Edition by Amitabh KumarFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $69.99An in-depth guide to the new world of Mobile TV, multimedia networks, and applications.
Compression for Great Video and Audio, Second Edition
Compression for Great Video and Audio, Second Edition by Ben WaggonerFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $49.95Provides a single place where both novices and practiced hands can learn to get optimum video and audio compression done with minimum hassles.
IPTV and Internet Video, Second Edition
IPTV and Internet Video, Second Edition by Wes Simpson and Howard GreenfieldFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $39.95 IPTV and Internet Video, Second Edition Expanding the Reach of Television Broadcasting 2 Wes Simpson Howard Greenfield Make the right IPTV business decisions with a thorough understanding of the technology and the business implications of the broadband video revolution. Master key trends transforming the w
Technology and Workflows for Multiple Channel Content Distribution
Technology and Workflows for Multiple Channel Content Distribution by Philip J. CianciFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $79.95Only book available covering multi-channel broadcasting production infrastructure and the impact on the production process, from a pioneer in HDTV!
Digital Video Recorders
Digital Video Recorders by Jimmy SchaefflerFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $39.95 Digital Video Recorders DVRs Changing TV and Advertising Forever Jimmy Schaeffler select a series Four specific trends are driving the DVR industry: consumer content choice, consumer content control, personalization of content libraries, and the ability to transfer content from device-to-device and person-t
Video Over IP, Second Edition
Video Over IP, 2e by Wes SimpsonFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $62.95The definitive guide on video tranport technologies.
The Art of Digital Video, Fourth Edition
The Art of Digital Video by John WatkinsonFormat: Book - HardbackPrice:    $83.95 The Art of Digital Video, Fourth Edition 4 John Watkinson select a series Reviews/Praise for previous editions: "This is a masterly analysis of everything relating to digitally encoding pictures, from conversion of analogue signals into digital code, through to recording, editing and processing." --New Scient
Producing Video Podcasts
Producing Video Podcasts by Richard Harrington and Mark WeiserFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $39.95Video production pros join the podcast bandwagon with this concise, tailored information on how to creatively adapt their skills to this unique new medium.
Podcast Academy: The Business Podcasting Book
Podcast Academy: The Business Podcasting Book by Michael Geoghegan, Greg Cangialosi, Ryan Irelan, Tim Bourquin and Colette VogeleFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $34.95 Podcast Academy: The Business Podcasting Book Launching, Marketing, and Measuring Your Podcast Michael Geoghegan Greg Cangialosi Ryan Irelan Tim Bourquin Colette Vogele Podcast Academy Series "This is the book I wish we'd had before our first podcasting initiative; it would have saved me countless headaches
Creating Flash Advertising
Creating Flash Advertising by Jason FincanonFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $34.95 Creating Flash Advertising From Concept to Tracking-Microsites, Video Ads and More Jason Fincanon Hands-On Guide Series From working within the constraints of antiquated site specs, to navigating the stringent quality control process while keeping your wits about you. From optimizing your code for re-usability
Hands-On Guide to Flash Video
Hands-On Guide to Flash Video by Stefan Richter and Jan OzerFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $38.95A complete resource for a Flash Video developer from production to delivery.
How Video Works, Second Edition
How Video Works, 2e by Marcus Weise and Diana WeynandFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $43.95 How Video Works, Second Edition From Analog to High Definition 2 Marcus Weise Diana Weynand select a series Praise for HOW VIDEO WORKS: "If you work in video, or want to work in video, this book is a must have. It is a comprehensive A through Z of video from the people who have been at the backbone of traini
Streaming and Digital Media
Streaming and Digital Media by Dan RayburnFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $43.95 Streaming and Digital Media Understanding the Business and Technology Dan Rayburn select a series Steaming and Digital Media gives you a concise and direct analysis to understand a scalable, profitable venture, as well as the common and hidden pitfalls to avoid in your business. By focusing on both the busi
IPTV and Internet Video
IPTV and Internet Video by Wes Simpson and Howard GreenfieldFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $41.95The authoritative guide for executives, technology professionals and investors on rapidly emerging IPTV systems, businesses and trends.
Hands-On Guide to Streaming Media, Second Edition
Hands-On Guide to Streaming Media by Joe FollansbeeFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $34.95 Hands-On Guide to Streaming Media, Second Edition an Introduction to Delivering On-Demand Media 2 Joe Follansbee Hands-On Guide Series 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
Hands-On Guide to Video Blogging and Podcasting
Hands-On Guide to Video Blogging and Podcasting by Lionel Felix and Damien StolarzFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $34.95 Hands-On Guide to Video Blogging and Podcasting Emerging Media Tools for Business Communication Lionel Felix Damien Stolarz Hands-On Guide Series "Clear directions for how to create blogs and podcasts are accompanied by a huge amount of helpful information about blogging, hosting sites, and the online world in
Hands-On Guide to Webcasting
Hands-On Guide to Webcasting by Steve Mack and Dan RayburnFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $34.95 Hands-On Guide to Webcasting Internet Event and AV Production Steve Mack Dan Rayburn Hands-On Guide Series "All in all, we think the book is well done and will make a great addition to the library of those who are interested in Webcasting." - Camcorder and Computer Video "..the layout of the book is clean an
Hands-On Guide to Windows Media
Hands-On Guide to Windows Media by Joe FollansbeeFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $34.95 Hands-On Guide to Windows Media Joe Follansbee Hands-On Guide Series "This book is a very useful and enlightening hands-on companion for those broadcasters and individuals who use, or plan to use, Windows Media streaming technology." - European Broadcasting Union "This is part of a hands-on series that serves