How Video Works: From Analog To High Definition Second Edition

Description

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

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