Saturday, November 21


Pre-Conference Sessions
Final Program [PDF]


Pre-Conference Monday, November 14, 2005


9:00 AM
Streaming Media Production: Part I – Audio-Video Capture & Production
Pre-Conference Seminars (W1)   9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

This workshop covers basic audio and video production techniques, especially as they apply to the creation of streaming media files. The workshop begins with an explanation of the challenges and limitations of streaming media, then discusses the tools used to create streaming media, and streaming media workflow. Following this foundation, audio production and video production are both covered in detail. Attendees will learn how to produce audio and video that will achieve the highest quality streaming media files.

Presenter:
Steve Mack, Author of Hands-On Guide to Webcasting, LUX Media

Download the presentation ( PowerPoint 114 KB )

Creating Your Own Media Empire with Podcasts & Video-Blogs
Pre-Conference Seminars (W2)   9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Internet-based streaming media has been too difficult to use to truly challenge radio and TV. However, several recent technical developments have paved the way for audio and video downloads to be accessed by tens of millions of new mainstream consumers. Much of the skill and experience in producing and encoding content for the web also applies to podcasting and video-blogging, but this seminar covers the key differences and new skills required, including content format, target platforms, syndication methods, cross-platform issues, software, licensing, and advertising.

Presenters:
Damien Stolarz, CEO, Robotarmy
Lionel Felix, Enterprise Technology Consultant and Editor

Damien Stolarz ( PowerPoint 8.76 MB )


1:30 PM
Streaming Media Production: Part II – Encoding, Delivery & Management
Pre-Conference Seminars (W3)   1:30 PM - 4:30 PM

This workshop covers streaming media workflow after content has been produced. Beginning with encoding, the workshop demonstrates how streaming media encoders work and discusses best practices, such as bit rates, screen resolution, and which codecs to use. The segment on authoring addresses metafiles and embedded streaming media players. Cross-platform embedding issues will be discussed, as well as simple scripting for controlling streaming media players. Finally, administering streaming media servers will be covered, including setup and day-to-day management.

Presenter:
Steve Mack, Author of Hands-On Guide to Webcasting, LUX Media

Digital Rights Management 101
Pre-Conference Seminars (W4)   1:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Content subscription services on the Internet continue to grow at a rapid pace with revenues the past few years over $60 million and projected revenue for this year of more than $1 billion. Learn how you can be a part of this explosive market space, and the key technologies and trends your business will need know about to succeed. This half-day seminar covers DRM Issues including everything from the nuts and bolts of e-commerce-enabled rights management to approved business models and conventional marketing techniques. You will also learn how DRM can be used in P2P Networks and to market, monetize and monitor your content more effectively.

Presenter:
Christopher Levy, CEO and Founder, BuyDRM




KEYNOTES


Kevin Foreman
GM, Helix
RealNetworks

Steven Haimowitz
President & CEO
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