Why are some topics screencast as separate episodes?

Watching developers work is like getting inside their head. Just by sitting beside them as they work, you can learn a bunch of tricks to help improve your workflow. And when experts do their best work, it’s usually not a linear process where everything is planned out in advance and works the first time. Building applications is more organic than that. It’s like watching a series of programming episodes.

Do I have to watch each episode in order?

Source code is available for each episode, including all of the work that has been done up to that point. So, you can pop in to episodes out of order and have the code you need to get started.

How many episodes will be released for any given series?

Honestly, we don’t know. We generally plan to start with three episodes, and then add more episodes based on feedback we receive from you. If you’ve purchased an episode in a particular screencast series, and your account is configured to receive e-mail announcements from us, we’ll send you an e-mail when new episodes are released for that series.

How are the screencasts different from the books?

The screencasts are designed to help you learn in a significantly different way than reading through the books. In fact, screencasts complement the narrative in books by showing you how it’s done using elements of time and motion. Seeing is believing!

Which formats are available?

We offer both QuickTime and iPhone/iPod formats. Theora Ogg formats are also available for select topics. When you buy a screencast, you get access to all formats.

Are the screencast files restricted?

There is no copy protection or functionality restrictions in the screencast files. You may enjoy them for personal use as you see fit. However, you may not give your screencast file to other people.

How do I download my screencast after purchasing?

You can download your screencast files immediately using the download links on the order receipt page or in the order receipt e-mail.

How do I re-download my screencast?

You can re-download screencast files you own at any time. Simply visit your account page. Click on the Visit Your Bookshelf link in the sidebar to the right, and click Download Episodes next to the screencast topic you want to re-download. You’ll be taken to a page where you can select a format and start the download.

Am I allowed to copy my screencast files?

You may make copies for you own personal use (e.g., one on your laptop while traveling and one on your home machine, backup copies in case your system crashes, etc.) but you may not give your screencast file to other people or share it on the ‘net.

For volume discounts and corporate licensing, please see our volume discount page.

Can I transfer ownership of my screencast?

No; ownership of a screencast cannot be transferred.

How will I know when new episodes are released?

If you’ve purchased an episode in a particular screencast series, and your account is configured to receive email announcements from us, we’ll send you an e-mail when new episodes are released for that series.

How do I become a screencast creator?

See Screencast With Us.

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