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Introduction to Digital Video [Paperback]

John Watkinson (Author)

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Publication Date: October 20, 1994 | ISBN-10: 0240513800 | ISBN-13: 978-0240513805

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.

An ideal introductory text
Comprehensive coverage of the subject
Class tested on numerous training courses

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An ideal introductory text
Comprehensive coverage of the subject
Class tested on numerous training courses

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'Digital Video is an ideal starting point for students and technicians.'
Edward Woods, Videotape Editor, University of Westminster

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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.

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Paperback: 256 pages
Publisher: Focal Press (October 20, 1994)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0240513800
ISBN-13: 978-0240513805
Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.7 inches
Shipping Weight: 1 pounds

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I was looking for an introduction to digital video that would explain basic concepts without assuming an engineering background. In other words, I wanted to know what composite video is and how color is encoded in the video signal, but without timing diagrams and math. This is not that book. It might be an "introduction" for a video engineer, but not for a standard computer user. Had to return it.

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5.0 out of 5 stars This book is very good tool to begineers, November 3, 1999

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I have only one cuestion about 4:2:2 Why 4:2:2 and not 5:3:3 or something diferent?

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The most exciting aspects of digital video are the tremendous possibilities which were not available with analog technology. Read the first page

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A Practical Guide to Splines by Carl De Boor on page 200
A Course in Digital Signal Processing by Boaz Porat on page 156
The Physics of Magnetic Recording (North-Holland Personal Library) by C.D. Mee on page 312
Art of Digital Video, Third Edition by John Watkinson in Front Matter
Transforms in Signals and Systems (Modern Applications of Mathematics) by Peter Kraniauskas on page 114

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