Video Over IP: A Practical Guide to Technology and Applications
- 9h 10m
- Wes Simpson
- CRC Press
- 2006
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
About the Author
Wes Simpson has 25 years of experience in the design and development of telecommunications products, with the last 14 focused on video transport. He was a founding member of the Video Services Forum (VSF), an international association of video industry users, service providers, and manufacturers focused on interoperability and quality metrics for multi-site video signal transport.
In this Book
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Overview of Video Transport
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Video Transport Applications
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Video Basics
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Video and Audio Compression
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IP Networking Basics
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From Video into Packets
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Packet Transport
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Video Streaming and Media Players
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Multicasting
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Videoconferencing Over IP
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Content Ownership and Security
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Transport Security
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IPTV—IP Video to The Home
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Video File Transfer
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Network Administration
