The Hands-On Guide to Flash Video is a professional reference book written by industry experts that are currently helping professionals produce Web video and implement Flash Media Server. This book covers Flash Video production from soup to nuts, beginning with how to configure your camcorder and ending to advanced server techniques like bandwidth detection and FMS logging and reporting. Real word lessons from case studies of successful Flash Video deployments are also included. Supplemental files located at: flashvideobook.comBy reading this book, you'll learn to:* Shoot high quality video for streaming* Choose the best encoder and encoding techniques for producing Flash Video* Deploy Flash Video via progressive download or via the Flash Media Server. * Create and light a compression friendly set* Deinterlace and preprocess your video prior to encoding* Choose encoding parameters like data rate, resolution and frame rate* Optimize encoding with Sorenson Squeeze, Flix Pro and the Adobe Flash Video Encoder* Shoot and produce chromakey video for alpha channel delivery* Customize a Flash player via skinning, and use Cue Points for navigation * Setup, install, and maintain Flash Media Server

1. Quick Start2. Introductory Concepts - Streaming Video Production3. Designing the Set4. Lighting the Set5. Camera Skills6. Correcting Audio and Video Problems7. Preparing for Compression 8. Producing Alpha Channel video9. Encoding Your Video10. Introduction to Flash Video Programming 11. Deploying Progressive Flash Video12. Customizing FLV Playback13. Using Cue Points14. Controlling Your Content15. Advanced Effects and Playback Options16. Introduction to Flash Media Server (FMS)17. Streaming Video with Flash Media Server18. Advanced Flash Media Server Techniques19. Case Studies