The Art of Digital Video, Fourth Edition [Hardcover]

John Watkinson (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 024052005X | ISBN-13: 978-0240520056 | Publication Date: April 29, 2008 | Edition: 4

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.

* 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

Editorial Reviews

Review

Reviews/Praise for previous editions:

"This is a masterly analysis of everything relating to digitally encoding pictures, from conversion of analogue signals into digital code, through to recording, editing and processing." --New Scientist

"As an engineer who is constantly comparing the specification of different machines, I find that the strength of a book like Watkinson's The Art of Digital Video, is that it gives a clear and concise definitions of the terminology used in the measurement of signals and the performance of equipment." --Film West

"This bible of the digital video industry is even more of a must-buy than previous editions."
--Computer Arts

Book Description

The authority on digital video and much-acclaimed "bible" of the industry.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 688 pages
• Publisher: Focal Press; 4 edition (April 29, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 024052005X
• ISBN-13: 978-0240520056
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.8 x 1.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #419,713 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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13 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars What does a proffesional video technician needs, November 20, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Art of Digital Video, Third Edition (Hardcover)

A reference book for everything related to digital video. Students and engineers can really benefit from this book. It has a special place on my bookshelf considering that I'm reading it over and over again. The book explains both basic video and digital principles also covers conversion, digital video processing, video compression, digital audio in video, and digital recording. At the end, for a special desert, it has DVE effects explained just as if you were listening classes at the university.

1 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars is it is it wicked, June 22, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Art of Digital Video, Third Edition (Hardcover)

dad, i gotta say on the 3rd edition u really excelled u r self, the cover of the book is much more wicked than the other editions. the content is all super accurate and the narrative is great. if you don't buy this book then u definitely need to get u r head checked. buy it. now. cos i say so.... howward w.