Title:
How video works
Author:
Weise, Marcus.
ISBN:
9780080549873
Personal Author:
Edition:
2nd ed.
Publication Information:
Amsterdam ; Boston : Focal Press, ©2007.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (xiii, 301 pages, [16] pages of plates) : illustrations (some color)
General Note:
Includes index.
Previous edition: 2004.
Contents:
Introduction -- 1: Electronic Photography -- 2: Digital Image Acquisition -- 3: Scanning -- 4: Synchronizing the Analog Signal -- 5: The Transmitted Signal -- 6: Color Video -- 7: Monitoring the Color Image -- 8: Analog Waveform Monitors -- 9: Analog Vectorscopes -- 10: The Encoded Signal -- 11: Digital Theory -- 12: Digital Television Standards -- 13: Broadband, Cell Phone and Handheld Devices -- 14: High Definition Video -- 15: Video Displays -- 16: Digital Scopes -- 17: Digital Signal Measurements -- 18: Compression -- 19: Magnetic Media -- 20: Optical Media -- 21: Fiber Optics -- 22: Timecode -- 23: Audio for Video -- 24: Overview of Operations -- 25: Test Signals, Displays and Media Problems -- Glossary -- Index.
Introduction -- Electronic Photography -- Scanning -- Synchronizing the Analog Signal -- The Transmitted Signal -- Color Video -- Monitoring the Color Image -- Analog Waveform Monitors -- Analog Vectorscopes -- The Encoded Signal -- Digital Theory -- Digital Television Standards -- High Definition Video -- Digital Scopes -- Compression -- Image Acquisition and Recording Fromats -- Optical Media -- Timecode -- Audio for Video -- Overview of Operations -- Test Signals, Displays, and Media Problems.
Abstract:
How Video Works has been a bible for professionals in the video world since 1985. It offers easy to understand explanations of the entire world of video. A complete guide from analog video to all the new digital technologies, including HD, compression, and encoding. This book is a must-have for any broadcast or video production department. It is also perfect for the new video technician or non-tech creative professional who is just beginning to discover the digital world. Update your library with the brand new version of an industry standard. * Now with full-color image section! * Complete explanation of the new ATSC digital and HDTV video and audio standards * New sections on optical media and fiber optics, updated MPEG material * In-depth coverage of the new Broadband and cell phone standards * Extensive explanation of new digital test signals and measurements * A hands-on approach to learning about video recording, transmission, and playback. * Complete glossary of terms covering both analog and digital video.
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