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The Art of Digital Video

Book • Fourth Edition2008

Authors:

John Watkinson

The Art of Digital Video

Book • Fourth Edition2008

 

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The industry "bible" is back and it's better than ever. The Art of Digital Video has served as the ultimate reference guide for those working with digital video for generations. N ... read full description

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    Chapter 1 - Introducing Digital Video

    Pages 1-38

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    Chapter 2 - Optical and Video Principles

    Pages 39-93

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    Chapter 3 - Digital Principles

    Pages 95-177

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    Chapter 4 - Conversion

    Pages 179-236

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    Chapter 5 - Digital Video Processing

    Pages 237-315

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    Chapter 6 - Video Compression and MPEG

    Pages 317-395

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    Chapter 7 - Digital Audio in Video

    Pages 397-460

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    Chapter 8 - Digital Coding Principles

    Pages 461-531

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    Chapter 9 - Storage Technology

    Pages 533-585

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    Chapter 10 - Communication Systems

    Pages 587-664

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    Index

    Pages 665-672

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Publisher's Note: Transferred to Taylor & Francis as of 2012

Description

The industry "bible" is back and it's better than ever. The Art of Digital Video has served as the ultimate reference guide for those working with digital video for generations. Now this classic has been revised and re-written by international consultant and industry leader John Watkinson to include important technical updates on this ever-evolving topic.

The format has also been improved to include optional sections that provide additional information that you can choose to skip or investigate further, depending on your interests and comfort level with the subject. As the worlds of film, digital imaging, and computing have converged, this book has evolved to remain current and relevant, while still remaining the classic that experts in the field have trusted for years.

The industry "bible" is back and it's better than ever. The Art of Digital Video has served as the ultimate reference guide for those working with digital video for generations. Now this classic has been revised and re-written by international consultant and industry leader John Watkinson to include important technical updates on this ever-evolving topic.

The format has also been improved to include optional sections that provide additional information that you can choose to skip or investigate further, depending on your interests and comfort level with the subject. As the worlds of film, digital imaging, and computing have converged, this book has evolved to remain current and relevant, while still remaining the classic that experts in the field have trusted for years.

Key Features

* Must-have updates throughout this must-have guide
* Re-written by a widely acclaimed author and authority in the field
* More information on emerging technologies

* Must-have updates throughout this must-have guide
* Re-written by a widely acclaimed author and authority in the field
* More information on emerging technologies

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ISBN

978-0-240-52005-6

Language

English

Published

2008

Copyright

Copyright © 2008 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved

Imprint

Focal Press

Authors

John Watkinson