The Origins of Internet Video

Streaming video is everywhere. It has completely changed politics, entertainment, sports and interpersonal communication on the Internet. However, the smooth video and clear audio one sees today has taken many years to evolve. The video before YouTube was often murky and flickering; hardly the stuff to revolutionize communication. Brent M. Eastwood, PhD, takes a historical look at web video with an important case study that took place nearly a decade ago. At the time, many personal computers and connections to the Internet could not deliver quality video. Organizational behavior and communication had to adapt to the new innovation despite its flaws. With research that was remarkably ahead of its time, Eastwood explains how web video has become so influential and prevelant. The Origins of Internet Video tells a story of how it all began and how it will continue to dominate communication in the future.