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Linux Multimedia Hacks
The fact that Linux has more multimedia application choices
than Mac OS X and Windows combined may come as a surprise to
many, but not to those who know Linux well. In Linux
Multimedia Hacks, author Kyle Rankin showcases the best
available multimedia tools so you can maximize the
entertainment capabilities of your favorite
OS. Included
are tips and tricks for connecting to iPods, creating MP3s
and Oggs, watching and making DVDs, turning your Linux box
into a Tivo ala MythTV, and much more.
You don't have to be a Linux server guru to make use of this
book. Linux Multimedia Hacks takes the best of Linux's
multimedia tools and with step-by-step instructions shows
even novice users how to do cool and useful things with
images, audio, and video. It includes entry level hacks that
nearly all Linux users will want, such as installing codecs
for audio and video playback and managing thousands of
photographs. Later, you'll find hacks that cover a variety
of advanced projects, from ripping and organizing media
files with metatags, to editing video and audio tracks, to
creating your own DVDs. Basic or advanced, each hack stands
on its own, so you can feel free to jump around to only the
sections that interest you.
The book is divided into five easy-to-understand chapters:
Images: tips range from basic image edits to automated image
manipulation
Audio: hacks include audio format conversion and tweaking
metadata within audio files
Video: learn how to covert between video formats, plus how
to create your own VCDs and DVDs
Broadcast Media: tips include how to access and create you
own web broadcasts as well as watch and record TV
Web: learn how to make your multimedia creations available
to the world
As one of the most powerful multimedia platforms around,
Linux has far more capabilities and features than meets the
eye. This latest Hacks book gives you the technical chops
to enjoy them all.
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