Videowalls
2nd Edition
Published on 15. October 1997
Book
Paperback/Softback
320 pages
978-0-240-51505-2 (ISBN)
Description
Videowalls - The Book of the Big Electronics Image is a wide ranging review of both the applications of the big electronic images, and the methods of achieving them. Every main presentation method is reviewed with hundreds of full colour illustrations provided by many North American, European and Pacific Rim Experts, the book will be a valuable resource to all who work in presentation.
Videowalls - The Book of the Big Electronic Image is a wide ranging review of both the applications of big electronic images, and the methods of achieving them. Every main presentation method is reviewed, including the flat panel display, the big single electronic projector, the monitor videowall, the projected videowall and the giant stadium display. Applications are as varied as exhibitions, flight simulation, pop concerts, theater, product launches, museums, retail display, theme parks, advertising, horse racing, gas pipeline control rooms and basketball arenas.
Videowalls - The Book of the Big Electronic Image brings together information not otherwise available from a single source. With hundreds of full colour illustrations, provided by many North American, European and Pacific Rim experts, the book will be a valuable resource to all who work in presentation. It provides support for the training of staging, technical, sales and design staff within the industry, and can help designers and end users select the most appropriate format for their big electronic image.
Robert Simpson is Chairman of Electrosonic, an international company specializing in the design and manufacture of image control products and systems. He is a member of SMPTE, a holder of the distinguished achievement award of the ICIA, a member of SID and a fellow of the BKSTS. He is the author of Effective Audio Visual, 3rd Edition, also published by Focal Press.
Definitions; Performance factors; Image storage; Control, sychronization and interfacing; The Cathode Ray Tube; CRT projectors; The LCD i LCD projectors; Alternative monitor technologies; Alternative projection technologies; Screens for video projection; Outdoor and large area displays; Fundamentals of the videowall; Videowall formats; Videowall programming; Business communications and training; Decision spaces; Commerce, television and public events; Entertainment, culture and leisure sports; Shows for big image and videowall display; Automatic show systems
Videowalls - The Book of the Big Electronic Image is a wide ranging review of both the applications of big electronic images, and the methods of achieving them. Every main presentation method is reviewed, including the flat panel display, the big single electronic projector, the monitor videowall, the projected videowall and the giant stadium display. Applications are as varied as exhibitions, flight simulation, pop concerts, theater, product launches, museums, retail display, theme parks, advertising, horse racing, gas pipeline control rooms and basketball arenas.
Videowalls - The Book of the Big Electronic Image brings together information not otherwise available from a single source. With hundreds of full colour illustrations, provided by many North American, European and Pacific Rim experts, the book will be a valuable resource to all who work in presentation. It provides support for the training of staging, technical, sales and design staff within the industry, and can help designers and end users select the most appropriate format for their big electronic image.
Robert Simpson is Chairman of Electrosonic, an international company specializing in the design and manufacture of image control products and systems. He is a member of SMPTE, a holder of the distinguished achievement award of the ICIA, a member of SID and a fellow of the BKSTS. He is the author of Effective Audio Visual, 3rd Edition, also published by Focal Press.
Definitions; Performance factors; Image storage; Control, sychronization and interfacing; The Cathode Ray Tube; CRT projectors; The LCD i LCD projectors; Alternative monitor technologies; Alternative projection technologies; Screens for video projection; Outdoor and large area displays; Fundamentals of the videowall; Videowall formats; Videowall programming; Business communications and training; Decision spaces; Commerce, television and public events; Entertainment, culture and leisure sports; Shows for big image and videowall display; Automatic show systems
Reviews / Votes
"For all those working in the presentation sector, from staging, technical, sales and design staff through to the end-user requiring a fuller understanding of image display and technology and technique, this GBP25 volume will provide a valuable training tool as well as an indispensable information resource."AV MAGAZINE
'it is a book that is a must for every design college and the shelves of every exhibition, event, heritage or museum designer who will almost inevitably be using A/V at some stage.'
Museum & Exhibition Design
"A valuable training tool as well as an indispensible information resource"
More details
Edition
2nd New edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Training managers; lecturers and students on A-V courses; sales managers; marketing and PR departments; in-house conferences and presentation organisers; technicians; corporate market<BR id="CRLF">
Edition type
New edition
Dimensions
Height: 246 mm
Width: 189 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-240-51505-2 (9780240515052)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Previous edition
Person
Robert Simpson has more than 40 years experience of lighting control systems and their application. He is a Director of Helvar, an international company specializing in the design and manufacture of lighting components and lighting control products. He is a member of IESNA, and a fellow of the BKSTS. He also Chairman of Electrosonic Ltd.
Content
Definitions; Performance factors; Image storage; Control, sychronization and interfacing; The Cathode Ray Tube; CRT projectors; The LCD i LCD projectors; Alternative monitor technologies; Alternative projection technologies; Screens for video projection; Outdoor and large area displays; Fundamentals of the videowall; Videowall formats; Videowall programming; Business communications and training; Decision spaces; Commerce, television and public events; Entertainment, culture and leisure sports; Shows for big image and videowall display; Automatic show systems