Sunday, August 24, 2008

Flash Video for Professionals: Expert Techniques for Integrating Video on the Web


Book DescriptionMore than just a programming guide, this book takes you step by step through the process of gathering and preparing content, asking the right questions, determining the scope of the project and writing the project proposal. The authors cull from their professional experience of running their own digital media company to explain the special considerations in deploying Flash video applications, presenting ideas for solutions as well as tips for avoiding the most common pitfalls.
From the Back CoverIf your site needs video, you need this book
Now there’s a single definitive source for everything Flash developers need to know to integrate cutting-edge video into a website—seamlessly. Whether your Flash skills focus on design or programming, this guide helps you with every phase from writing the project proposal to deploying finished applications. A step-by-step workflow directs you through setting up a work environment, designing applications, using ActionScript 2 and 3, Flash® Media Server 2, and every stage in between. Packed with tried-and-true solutions and detailed code examples, it’s exactly what you need to deliver interactive video to your clients.
Understand your clients’ needs and ask the right questions to determine the scope of their projects
Obtain source video and optimize it for Web-based playback
Develop a site or Web application that incorporates video
Create and skin a player with Flash in both ActionScript 2 and ActionScript 3
Explore hosting requirements, server options, and streaming vs. progressive download delivery
Publish your site and enable the client to update it with automated tools
Learn how to create full-featured video players with custom-designed skins
Develop professional interactive video applications that utilize the power of ActionScript 2 and 3.




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