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Compression for Great Video and Audio: Master Tips and Common Sense
Contributor(s): Waggoner, Ben (Author)
ISBN: 0240812131     ISBN-13: 9780240812137
Publisher: Routledge
OUR PRICE:   $66.49  
Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: November 2009
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Annotation: This is the complete resource if you need to get quality video and audio on the Web. It teaches you to improve the quality of your deliverables while understanding optimum workflow practices. Now in its second edition, Compression for Great Video and Audio keeps up with the the industry by covering MPEG-2, VC-1, and H.264. This book provides a single place where both novices and practiced hands can learn to get optimum video and audio compression done with minimum hassles. It starts with an introduction to the basic concepts of vision and hearing, applying that in the context of compression, then moves on to practical, applicable information on how to create, edit, and compress different kinds of video for different kinds of deliverables.
*New in the 2nd edition: VC-1, H.264, and mobile video
*Clear examples throughout of how to make different choices for real-world projects
*Covers multiple platforms form complete compression technology
Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Computers | Interactive & Multimedia
- Performing Arts | Film - Direction & Production
Dewey: 006.7
LCCN: 2009032833
Series: DV Expert
Physical Information: 1.2" H x 7.4" W x 9.2" (2.80 lbs) 632 pages
 
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Publisher Description:

Learn how to compress video and audio with optimal quality and minimal hassles. Renowned expert Ben Waggoner teaches you to improve the quality of your final content and develop effective workflows. Understand the basic concepts of vision and hearing, apply that knowledge in the context of compression, then move onto practical, applicable information for creating, editing, and compressing the best video and audio, whether you're delivering for the web, DVD, Blu-ray, phones, or beyond.

  • Clear examples of how to make the best choices in real-world projects
  • Covers Mac and Windows products for a complete look at today's compression technologies: all the different tools, codecs, and formats for different kinds of deliverables are described, focusing on how to pick the right options for particular projects, players, and sources

Formats

  • Windows Media

  • QuickTime

  • Flash FLV and F4V

  • MPEG-4 and H.264

  • MPEG-2

  • Ogg Vorbis and Theora

  • Silverlight and Smooth Streaming

Devices

  • iPod and iPhone

  • Zune HD

  • Playstation Portable

  • Playstation 3

  • Xbox 360

  • DVD and Blu-ray

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