Some knowledge of the three main digital video architectures (QuickTime, Real, and Windows Media) is recommended. Expect some technical talk. This will be a discussion, not a demonstration.

After capturing and editing your video, how will you deliver it?

This breakout session will be a discussion of the strengths and weaknesses of the "big three" video architectures used to author and distribute digital video. The issues around choosing a video architecture range from:

• How much time/money do I want to invest?
• What features do I need?
• Who is my end-user?
• What is the speed of my user's connection?

Participants should be prepared to share and compare their own digital video distribution experiences.

BENEFIT TO PARTICIPANTS ATTENDING SESSION:

This is an opportunity for participants to share real world experiences of digital video distribution with each other. By sharing these experiences and comparing/contrasting the features of the three primary video architectures, participants will gain a deeper understanding of the issues inherent in digital video distribution. Participants will also gain a deeper understanding of each individual distribution architecture.

Eric Carlson
101 South Wasatch Dr., #215
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
Phone: (801) 581-8675
Fax: (801) 585-3584
Email: ecarlson@media.utah.edu

CO-AUTHORS:
Paul E. Burrows
101 South Wasatch Dr., #215
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
Phone: (801) 581-7908
Fax: (801) 585-3584
Email: pburrows@media.utah.edu