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Advanced Televison Systems: Brave New TV

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Don't waste your time or money with this book. A superficial treatment of a complex subject. Book is filled with technical inaccuracies.

Like so many of the others, this author tries to explain a highly technical subject to non-technical folks and fails in the attempt. The book is filled with technical inaccuracies and leaves the non-technical reader scratching their head after reading a chapter. It's almost as if Ms. Van Tassel had this stuff explained to her by a technical person that either didn't want to take the time to do it right or didn't know the subject.

The information is very relevant to today's internet broadcasting market - server situations, and how advanced TV is forming the future of digital television or internet broadcasting. One of few - Joan's commentary is great. The diagrams are worth it - seeing how things are done in ATV that could be down with webcasting. Cheers to Joan Van Tassell.

Joan's book covers a lot of territory, and is a great way to understand the other sides of the industry for someone who is deeply involved in only part of it. While no book covering such a complex and quickly changing subject is perfect, Joan's is the best of breed in an area with few alternatives. It is written in an easy to understand manner and an enjoyable style. I was surprised to note that the only negative reviews posted here were both written by the same person, under two names, and were flames without substance. Joan's award winning book is the best way I know to broaden one's knowledge of this field, and her columns for the Hollywood Reporter and Price Waterhouse Coopers... are an excellent way to remain current.