Blu-ray Disc Demystified
Published on 16. December 2008
Book
Paperback/Softback
432 pages
978-0-07-159092-1 (ISBN)
Description
The Latest Tips and Techniques for Getting the Maximum from Blu-ray Technology
Blu-ray Disc Demystified provides the most current information and applications available for this popular high-definition optical disc format. Written by a team of experts with a wide range of experience in DVD and high-definition production, this thorough, skill-building guide details Blu-ray's many features, formats, and applications.
Blu-ray Disc Demystified provides exhaustive coverage of the multitude of production and authoring processes, while explaining how the standard and high-definition DVD specifications dovetail and/or clash with related digital media standards. The authors also provide detailed descriptions of Blu-ray's strengths, as well as frank assessments of its weaknesses and common traps that often ensnare new users. Blu-ray Disc Demystified is the most comprehensive and practical guide available for navigating the numerous challenges, changes, and opportunities associated with Blu-ray technology.
Blu-ray Disc Demystified provides:
Detailed overview of Blu-ray technology In-depth coverage of formats, features, and applications The latest news on content protection Tips on using Blu-ray in the home, office, and school The facts behind the myths surrounding Blu-ray Essential information regarding production Interaction paradigms Honest assessments of Blu-ray's pitfalls
Blu-ray Disc Demystified provides the most current information and applications available for this popular high-definition optical disc format. Written by a team of experts with a wide range of experience in DVD and high-definition production, this thorough, skill-building guide details Blu-ray's many features, formats, and applications.
Blu-ray Disc Demystified provides exhaustive coverage of the multitude of production and authoring processes, while explaining how the standard and high-definition DVD specifications dovetail and/or clash with related digital media standards. The authors also provide detailed descriptions of Blu-ray's strengths, as well as frank assessments of its weaknesses and common traps that often ensnare new users. Blu-ray Disc Demystified is the most comprehensive and practical guide available for navigating the numerous challenges, changes, and opportunities associated with Blu-ray technology.
Blu-ray Disc Demystified provides:
Detailed overview of Blu-ray technology In-depth coverage of formats, features, and applications The latest news on content protection Tips on using Blu-ray in the home, office, and school The facts behind the myths surrounding Blu-ray Essential information regarding production Interaction paradigms Honest assessments of Blu-ray's pitfalls
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
150 Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 231 mm
Width: 183 mm
Thickness: 23 mm
Weight
680 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-07-159092-1 (9780071590921)
Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Jim Taylor has been hip deep in DVD since 1995. Called a "minor tech legend" by E! Online, Jim created the official Internet DVD FAQ, writes articles and columns about DVD, serves as President of the DVD Association, was named one of the 21 most influential DVD executives by DVD Report, and received the 2000 DVD Pro Discus Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Industry. Jim has worked with interactive media for over 20 years, developing educational software, laserdiscs, CD-ROMs, Web sites, and DVDs; and teaching workshops and courses on multimedia, computer-based education, computer applications, and DVD. Formerly VP of Information Technology at Videodiscovery, an educational multimedia publishing company, Jim championed the format as Microsoft's DVD Evangelist before joining as Chief Technology Officer. Jim Taylor is based in Seattle, Washington.
Charles G. Crawford (Washington, DC) is the Co-founder of Television Production Services (TPS) and Heritage Series, LLC, production companies specializing in interactive disc production and development. He authored the original operating manuals for Matsushita/Panasonic's award-winning DVD authoring system, and has won three Emmy awards for his technical and directorial expertise.
Charles G. Crawford (Washington, DC) is the Co-founder of Television Production Services (TPS) and Heritage Series, LLC, production companies specializing in interactive disc production and development. He authored the original operating manuals for Matsushita/Panasonic's award-winning DVD authoring system, and has won three Emmy awards for his technical and directorial expertise.
Content
List of Figures and Tables
Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Chapter 1. The Development of Blu-ray Disc
Chapter 2. Technology Primer
Chapter 3. Features
Chapter 4. Content Protection, Licensing, and Patents
Chapter 5. Physical Disc Formats
Chapter 6. Application Details
Chapter 7. Players
Chapter 8. Myths
Chapter 9. What's Wrong with Blu-ray Disc
Chapter 10. Interactivity
Chapter 11. Use in Business and Education
Chapter 12. Production Essentials
Chapter 13. Blu-ray and Beyond
Appendix A. About the Disc
Appendix B. Reference Data
Appendix C. Related Standards and Specifications
Appendix D. References and Information Sources
Glossary
Index
Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Chapter 1. The Development of Blu-ray Disc
Chapter 2. Technology Primer
Chapter 3. Features
Chapter 4. Content Protection, Licensing, and Patents
Chapter 5. Physical Disc Formats
Chapter 6. Application Details
Chapter 7. Players
Chapter 8. Myths
Chapter 9. What's Wrong with Blu-ray Disc
Chapter 10. Interactivity
Chapter 11. Use in Business and Education
Chapter 12. Production Essentials
Chapter 13. Blu-ray and Beyond
Appendix A. About the Disc
Appendix B. Reference Data
Appendix C. Related Standards and Specifications
Appendix D. References and Information Sources
Glossary
Index