Focal Press Catalog 2008 Update

Broadcast and Digital Media Video Systems in an IT Environment The Essentials of Professional Networked Media Al Kovalick How Video Works, 2e Marcus Weise Diana Weynand The MXF Book Introduction to the Material eXchange Format Nick Wells, Oliver Morgan, Jim Wilkinson and Bruce Devlin Dec 2005 $68.95 Hardback 978-0-240-80627-3 Mar 2007 $39.95 Paperback 978-0-240-80933-5 Mar 2006 $60.95 Hardback 978-0-240-80693-8 How Video Works has been a bible for professionals in the video world since 1985 . It offers easy to understand explanations of the entire world of video . This book is a musthave for any broadcast or video production department . It is also perfect for the new video technician or non-tech creative professional who is just beginning to discover the digital world . Update your library with the brand new version of an industry standard . • Now with full-color image section! • Complete explanation of the new ATSC digital and HDTV video and audio standards • New sections on optical media and fiber optics, updated MPEG material • In-depth coverage of the new broadband and cell phone standards • Extensive explanation of new digital test signals and measurements • A hands-on approach to learning about video recording, transmission and playback • Complete glossary of terms covering both analog and digital video Written by a top team of industry professionals, this musthave guide will introduce you to everything you’ll need to know about MXF . The MXF Book introduces and explains the MXF standard and helps engineers write MXF applications . The book also explains the reasons behind many details of the specification documents . • The only complete introductory resource on MXF • Written by the key authors of the standard • The book includes video, audio, metadata, television, film and multimedia This is the first book to focus on the intersection of AV and IT concepts . It includes technology reviews and the tools to understand and evaluate key aspects of hybrid AV systems . Twelve chapters encompass a broad range of information, including: IT integration, AV networking, storage systems, file and metadata formats, software platforms, reliability, element management, security, workflow improvement, AV technology, transition issues and real-world case studies . Each chapter weaves together IT and AV techniques, providing the reader with actionable information on the issues, processes and principles of seamless AV/IT systems integration . • Explains tapeless workflows • Packed with 225 illustrations • Supported with 11 appendixes covering interesting and diverse topics 43 http://www.elsevierdirect.com/product.jsp?isbn=9780240806273 http://www.elsevierdirect.com/product.jsp?isbn=9780240806273 http://www.focalpress.com/Book.aspx?id=1186 http://www.focalpress.com/Book.aspx?id=1186 http://www.elsevierdirect.com/product.jsp?isbn=9780240806938 http://www.elsevierdirect.com/product.jsp?isbn=9780240806938 http://www.elsevierdirect.com/product.jsp?isbn=9780240806273 http://www.focalpress.com/Book.aspx?id=1186 http://www.elsevierdirect.com/product.jsp?isbn=9780240806273

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Focal Press Catalog 2008 Update Contents Broadcast and Digital Media Film and Postproduction Theatre and Live Performance Audio and Music Technology Game Design and Animation

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