High Definition Television

High Definition Television
Author: Philip J. Cianci
Publisher: McFarland
Total Pages: 385
Release: 2014-01-10
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 0786487976

The 40-year history of high definition television technology is traced from initial studies in Japan, through its development in Europe, and then to the United States, where the first all-digital systems were implemented. Details are provided about advances in HDTV technology in Australia and Japan, Europe's introduction of HDTV, Brazil's innovative use of MPEG-4 and China's terrestrial standard. The impact of HDTV on broadcast facility conversion and the influx of computer systems and information technology are described, as well as the contributions of the first entrepreneurial HD videographers and engineers. This thoroughly researched volume highlights several of the landmark high-definition broadcasts from 1988 onward, includes input gathered from more than 50 international participants, and concludes with the rollout of consumer HDTV services throughout the world.

HDTV and the Transition to Digital Broadcasting

HDTV and the Transition to Digital Broadcasting
Author: Philip J. Cianci
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Total Pages: 240
Release: 2012-07-26
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1136032894

HDTV and the Transition to Digital Broadcasting bridges the gap between non-technical personnel (management and creative) and technical by giving you a working knowledge of digital television technology, a clear understanding of the challenges of HDTV and digital broadcasting, and a scope of the ramifications of HDTV in the consumer space. Topics include methodologies and issues in HD production and distribution, as well as HDTV's impact on the future of the media business. This book contains sidebars and system diagrams that illustrate examples of broadcaster implementation of HD and HD equipment. Additionally, future trends including the integration of broadcast engineering and IT, control and descriptive metadata, DTV interactivity and personalization are explored.

High Definition Television

High Definition Television
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Science, Space, and Technology
Publisher:
Total Pages: 478
Release: 1989
Genre: Competition, International
ISBN:

Modern Television Systems

Modern Television Systems
Author: Jim Slater
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 317
Release: 1991-12-31
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0273031228

Technical presentation of current television systems. The author offers suggestions for the future, describes the current colour television standards, discusses the impact of satellite transmission and its implications for HDTV and considers digital transmission systems.

High Definition Television

High Definition Television
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Energy and Commerce. Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Finance
Publisher:
Total Pages: 268
Release: 1989
Genre: Competition, International
ISBN:

High Definition Television

High Definition Television
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Commerce. Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Trade, and Consumer Protection
Publisher:
Total Pages: 88
Release: 1998
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN:

Introduction to Cable TV (CATV)

Introduction to Cable TV (CATV)
Author: Lawrence Harte
Publisher: Discovernet
Total Pages: 192
Release: 2017-03-04
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9781932813180

This book explains the functions and operation of cable television (CATV) systems, TV technologies including MPEG, DOCSIS cable modems, and distribution systems. It covers CATV services including advertising, tCommerce, home networking with DLNA, and how it is combining with Internet TV using HbbTV.

FCC Record

FCC Record
Author: United States. Federal Communications Commission
Publisher:
Total Pages: 1180
Release: 1989
Genre: Telecommunication
ISBN:

Behind the Tube

Behind the Tube
Author: Andrew F. Inglis
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Total Pages: 550
Release: 2023-12-22
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN: 1003819656

Behind the Tube (1990) tells the story of the unseen foundation of modern radio, TV and cable – the technology that enables programming to reach an audience. It charts the evolution of this technology in all its facets – technical, personal, economic and social. It captures the efforts, strategies, achievements and failures of prominent and unheralded figures and companies in the dynamic and competitive broadcast industry.