Viewable by more Web users than any other video format (including QuickTime and Windows Media), Flash Video has quickly become the Web video standard. Don't you think it's time you got proficient with it? Here to show you how is a hands-on guide from best-selling author Robert Reinhardt. From hosting simple video clips on a basic Web server to advanced streaming, this indispensable guide teaches core to advanced Flash Video skills. Split into five major sections—Acquisition and Production, Post-Production, Encoding, Delivery, and Integration—Macromedia Flash Video: Training from the Source answers all of your Flash Video questions:

• How do I shoot good-quality video, apply special effects, and clean up footage?
• What are my encoding options? 
• What are the differences in codecs?
• What are my hosting options?
• How can I build Flash Video interfaces with Flash and Dreamweaver?
• What ActionScript do I need to write to play Flash Video?
• What are common playback problems?
  

Whether you're new to Flash Video or an advanced user looking for a deeper understanding of the program, this guide developed in association with Macromedia will fast become an indispensable reference.