Introduction to Digital Video
Published on 10. October 1994
Book
Paperback/Softback
256 pages
978-0-240-51380-5 (ISBN)
Description
This is an ideal introductory text which concentrates on basics and essentials, with no great existing knowledge of digital techniques being assumed. Written in an easy-to-read, understandable manner, the book concentrates on the theory behind digital video, with examples from current practices. Whilst some aspects of the subject are complex the use of mathematics is kept to an absolute minimum. Covers digital non-linear editing.
Reviews / Votes
'Digital Video is an ideal starting point for students and technicians.'Edward Woods, Videotape Editor, University of Westminster
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Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Students on media, broadcasting and communications courses.
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 159 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-240-51380-5 (9780240513805)
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Other editions
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John Watkinson
Introduction to Digital Video
Book
06/2001
2nd Edition
Focal Press
€134.80
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Person
John Watkinson is an independent international consultant in advanced applications of electronics to audiovisual and avionics systems. He is a Fellow of the AES, a member of the Society of Expert Witnesses, and the British Computer Society and is a chartered information systems practitioner. He presents lectures, seminars and training courses worldwide. He is the author of many other Elsevier books, including The Art of DigitalVideo, An Introduction to Digital Video, Convergence in Broadcast and Communications Media, Television Fundamentals and The Art of the Helicopter.
Content
Introducing digital video; Conversion; Digital processing; Digital coding principles; Digital video interfaces; Introduction to the digital VTR; Non-linear video editing; Glossary