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Learn from industry experts how to create the best-quality HD video and multichannel audio



HD Video

Ben Waggoner
Ben Waggoner 		Learn how to create stunning high definition Windows Media Video from compression expert Ben Waggoner. This series of articles will cover the broad range of video creation issues, from repurposing existing content, to editing, compression, and more.
Part 1: Zero to HD in 60 Seconds
Describes how to quickly repurpose existing HD content by encoding with the Windows Media Video 9 Series codec for HD delivery.

Part 2: Understanding HD Formats
Discusses basic HD formats and concepts, including audio and video in HD, common HD recording formats, and storage and backup systems for HD.

Part 3: Desktop HD Capture Solutions
Describes HD video capture protocols, some popular hardware and software solutions for HD video capture and editing, and common HD video capture issues.
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Multichannel Audio

Hector La Torre
Hector La Torre		 Hector La Torre and Mike Sokol provide hands-on information about the fundamentals of multichannel audio, including equipment choices and operating guidelines. Discover the capabilities of the Windows Media Audio 9 Professional and Windows Media Audio 9 Lossless codecs. Mike Sokol
Mike Sokol
Part 1: Surrounding Windows Media 9 Series
Describes important concepts about multichannel audio, including codecs, compression techniques, and speaker placement.

Part 2: Building a Playback System
Walks you through the steps involved in creating a surround sound playback system.
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