"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 as a great resource in streaming and digital media-based subjects for industry professionals." - HiTech Review

"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 minutes, 'Hands-On Guide to Windows Media' is a great place to start." --Steve Mack, co-author of 'Hands-On Guide to Webcasting'

"This book is a comprehensive and easy to understand book that explains almost everything you ever wanted to know about Windows-based streaming media” - internetvideomag.com October, 2006

Acknowledgements
About the Author
Introduction
Chapter 1: Windows Media Quick Start
Chapter 2: Streaming Media Basics
Chapter 3: Get Ready to Capture Audio and Video
Chapter 4: Recording and Capturing Audio and Video
Chapter 5: Optimizing Your Audio and Video
Chapter 6: Encoding for Windows Media
Chapter 7: Getting Ready to Distribute Windows Media Streams
Chapter 8: Delivering Windows Media To Your Audience
Chapter 9: Get Ready to Webcast Live with Windows Media
Chapter 10: Encoding and Distributing Live Webcasts
Chapter 11: Going Beyond the Desktop
Chapter 12: Advanced Topics
Appendix: Streaming PowerPoints with Producer
Resources
Glossary
Index

Joe Follansbee first became passionate for streaming back in 1995, and spent more than five years honing his skills at RealNetworks, the pioneering streaming media company. While there, he managed a quality assurance team for content in RealNetworks' flagship software, RealPlayer. Joe produced and hosted one of the first weekly audio newsletters delivered over the Internet. He has provided technical and logistical support for ABCNews, FOX Television, and MSNBC, as well as helped mom and pop Internet broadcasters put their signals on the Net. He founded a streaming media development company in 2001, and currently works as a freelance writer and consultant.