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Taylor & Francis Ltd How Video Works From Broadcast To The Cloud 3Rd Edition 2015 by Diana Weynand, Vance Piccin
How Video Works raises the curtain on how video is created, scanned, transmitted, stored, compressed, encoded, delivered and streamed to its multitude of destinations. In today's digital world, every content creator-individual as well as network or corporation-must understand the process of how video works in order to deliver not only the best quality video, but a digital video file with the most appropriate specifications for each particular use. This complete guide covers key stages of video development, from image capture to the final stages of delivery and archiving, as well as workflows and new technologies, including Ultra High Definition, metadata, signal monitoring, streaming and managing video files - all presented in an easy to understand way. Whether you are a professional or new video technician discovering the ins and outs of digital distribution, this book has the information you need to succeed. The updated third edition contains:* New sections on image capture as well as streaming and video workflows* A hands-on approach to using digital scopes and monitoring the video signal* Thorough explanations of managing video files, including codecs and wrappers * In-depth coverage of compression, encoding, and metadata* A complete explanation of video and audio standards, including Ultra HD* An overview of video recording and storage formats* A complete glossary of terms for video, audio and broadcast IntroductionThe early daysFrom broadcast to the cloud (online)About this bookThe Medium of VideoTypes of video signalAnalog theoryAnalog, digital broadcast, onlineBroadcast standardsTypes of deliveryDigital theoryLive video, live linear, on demandBroadcast standardsOTT and Beyond - video in the age of the Internet IPTV (Internet Protocol TV)HD and beyond720p1080i/p4k (UHD)8kAudio for videoAcquisition of VideoVia cameraTapeDigitalCaptureAnalog (capture card)Digital (firewire or import)StorageDisc/tape/raid/cloudManipulating (or Working) with videoMonitoringWaveformsAnalog DigitalVectorscopesHistogramsLevelsCompressionHow compression worksIntraframeInterframeGeneral encoding infoCodecsFormatsResolutionsFrameratesHow we encodeLocallyhardware vs softwareIn the cloudHybridEncoding video for the InternetProgressive DownloadStreaming Adaptive Bit RateDelivering & Watching VideoTransmissions via Online Progressive DownloadStreaming Adaptive Bit RateTransmission via Traditional Broadcast OTASatelliteCablePhysicalDVDBlurayTape (professional)Conclusion