Ebook: Video Over IP: A Practical Guide to Technology and Applications (Focal Press Media Technology Professional Series)

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 *Understand video transport over IP networks - learn how to take advantage of technologies like MPEG, multicasting, RTP, and streaming*Provides clear, easy to comprehend explanations of both video and networking technologies - perfect for newcomers - helps seasoned pros round out their knowledge*Covers a full range of video technology, from web and desktop videoconferencing to professional broadcast quality and high definition video.