Table of Contents

FOREWORDTABLE OF FIGURESTABLE OF TABLESPREFACEIntroductionChapter 1: The World Before DVDChapter 2: DVD ArrivesChapter 3: Technology PrimerChapter 4: FeaturesChapter 5: Content ProtectionChapter 6: Overview of the FormatsChapter 7: Red Laser Physical Disc FormatsChapter 8: Blue Laser Physical Disc FormatsChapter 9: Application DetailsChapter 10: PlayersChapter 11: MythsChapter 12: What's Wrong with DVDChapter 13: New Interaction ParadigmsChapter 14: DVD in Home, Business, and EducationChapter 15: DVD on ComputersChapter 16: Production EssentialsChapter 17: DVD and BeyondAPPENDIX A: REFERENCE DATAAPPENDIX B: STANDARDS RELATED TO DVDAPPENDIX C: REFERENCES AND INFORMATION SOURCESGLOSSARYINDEX

About the Author

Jim Taylor has been hip deep in DVD since 1995. Called a "minor tech legend" by E! Online, Jim created the official Internet DVD FAQ, writes articles and columns about DVD, serves as President of the DVD Association, was named one of the 21 most influential DVD executives by DVD Report, and received the 2000 DVD Pro Discus Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Industry. Jim has worked with interactive media for over 20 years, developing educational software, laserdiscs, CD-ROMs, Web sites, and DVDs; and teaching workshops and courses on multimedia, computer-based education, computer applications, and DVD. Formerly VP of Information Technology at Videodiscovery, an educational multimedia publishing company, Jim championed the format as Microsofts DVD Evangelist before joining as Chief Technology Officer. Jim Taylor is based in Seattle, Washington.