Streaming video is simply motion video (and audio is nearly always implied) being transmitted over the Internet (or internal "intranet") and viewed "on the fly" as it is being received. When one considers the implications and opportunities, it can truly be staggering.
This white paper presents an overview of streaming video over the Internet. It addresses the fundamental reasons for this technology, principle technology and product elements, and typical applications.
Streaming web video is just one of many vertical markets suitable for ViewCast.com's Osprey� products. This primer is provided to describe the overall application environment and constraints of this rapidly growing vertical market.
If you wish, you may download the complete PDF file of the Streaming Video White Paper.
