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

Wes Simpson (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0240805577 | ISBN-13: 978-0240805573 | Publication Date: September 2, 2005 | Edition: 1

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.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"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

Book Description

Finally, a book on video over IP specifically for the video professional!

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Product Details

• Paperback: 520 pages
• Publisher: Focal Press; 1 edition (September 2, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0240805577
• ISBN-13: 978-0240805573
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.4 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,238,844 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Wes Simpson has been acting as an interpreter between technical experts and typical users for his entire career. He began as an engineer who needed to understand what customers wanted, and then moved into product management and marketing consulting to help guide new product development. Wes was a founder of the Video Services Forum, an influential trade group. He is also a columnist for TV Technology magazine. In addition to his books, Wes has created whitepapers for several companies and has truly enjoyed developing and delivering presentations to audiences around the globe.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars At Last, the Answers!, March 3, 2006

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Keith Andoos (Oceanside, NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Video Over IP: A Practical Guide to Technology and Applications (Focal Press Media Technology Professional Series) (Paperback)

As a video engineer for over 30 years, I am constantly amazed by what passes for reference work in the field of television, communications and computers. Most of the technical books answer a few questions at best and are very good at putting one to sleep, very quickly!

Not so with Mr. Simpson's book. "Video Over IP, a Practical Guide..."is,indeed, just that. With the convergence of entertainment communications and computers, the plethora of acronyms in this field is worse than it's ever been. Video over IP cuts through the clutter and provides concise, easy to understand answers. Mixed in are real life application descriptions, and practical examples that describe the technology clearly and in a way that can be understood by engineers and managers alike. An example is Mr. Simpson's analogy comparing MAC addresses and IP addresses, where the MAC address is similar to an automobile's VIN number and the IP address, which may vary over the life of a piece of hardware, is analogous to the registration or plate number. Brilliant! Couple this with the review and checklist update at the end of each chapter, and what we have is an excellent reference work that is both easy to read and up to date. A must have for anyone in the video, telecom or entertainment fields.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Terrific Reference Work!, October 31, 2005

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Fiberman - See all my reviews

This review is from: Video Over IP: A Practical Guide to Technology and Applications (Focal Press Media Technology Professional Series) (Paperback)

This book provides an excellent basis for anyone working in the field of video transport over IP networks. The author is a highly-respected expert in this field and speaks with authority on the subject, yet has written a volume that is very readable and useful as a reference. I can highly recommend this work as an up-to-date review of the topic.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Broad scope with the professionally relevant details, March 10, 2007

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William Leizerowicz "Will" (Tokyo, Japan) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Video Over IP: A Practical Guide to Technology and Applications (Focal Press Media Technology Professional Series) (Paperback)

This is one of the most in-depth and comprehensive books I have ever seen covering IPTV, security, streaming, conferencing, compression and network transport. If you are professionally involved in video, this book serves as the perfect first stop reference that will give you a quick understanding of what the technologies are for and how they interrelate. Information is very well organized and easy to find.