One of the first things you will learn when you start to create content is that it is more of an art than a science. You will develop your own preferences for particular compression technology, and HTML page layout and design. So play, experiment, and learn!
The Basics to Creating NetShow Content

The information contained on this page is a basic guideline only. For more detailed information on creating NetShow content, consult the Content Creation Authoring Guide for NetShow v2.0 or the NetShow Tools information in the NetShow Online Documentation. Also, this page concentrates on the content creation side. For information on how NetShow content is hosted, see the Serving section.

Step Description Resources
Gather the Media
  • Set up taping/recording session
  • Digitize audio and/or video
  • Finesse the audio for optimal output
    		• Creating Great Content Starts Before You Start

    Capture Cards Supported by NetShow 2.0

    Finessing the Content
    Make Some Important Decisions
  • Live vs. Stored
  • Unicast vs. Multicast
  • Bandwidth(s) to Target
  • Target Processor on Client Side
    		• Live vs. Stored

    IP Multicast White Paper
    Pick Type of NetShow Content
  • Audio Only
  • Illustrated Audio
  • Live Feed
  • Stored Video
  • Application
    		• Content Examples by Type of Content
    Pick Appropriate Tools
  • NetShow Real-Time Encoder
  • NetShow ASF Editor
  • VIDTOASF
  • WAVTOASF
  • ASFCHOP
  • PowerPoint Publish to ASF
  • NetShow Presenter (for PowerPoint)
  • Third Party
    		• NetShow Tools

    Third Party Tools Providers
    Author and Compress
  • Create content according to tools instructions
  • Select codecs that are appropriate for the project
  • Add markers, URL flips, and script events to the stream
  • Make sure the file properties (title, copyright, author, etc.) are filled in
    		• Content Creation Authoring Guide

    Codecs Guide

    NetShow Online Documentation
    Output and Host ASF Files
  • ASF files go on the NetShow server
    		• Serving Section
    Create HTML or application to run content from
  • Playing NetShow content from Windows 3.x, Macintosh, or UNIX clients
  • Launching from standard link from HTML page
  • Launching from e-mail message
  • Launching from Microsoft Office application
  • Embedding in Internet Explorer HTML page
  • Embedding in Netscape HTML page
    		• Putting NetShow Content in HTML Pages, E-Mail Messages, and Microsoft Office Applications

    Serving Section

    Using the NetShow Logo on Your Web Site
     
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