'An Introduction to Digital Video is an ideal starting point for students and technicians.' Edward Woods, University of Westminster.
Introducing Digital Video; Video Principles; Conversion; Digital Video Processing; Video Compression and MPEG; Digital Coding Principles; Disks in Digital Video; Introduction to Digital VTR; Digital Communication; Glossary; Index
John Watkinson is an independent international consultant in advanced applications of electronics to audiovisual and avionics systems. He is a Fellow of the AES, a member of the Society of Expert Witnesses, and the British Computer Society and is a chartered information systems practitioner. He presents lectures, seminars and training courses worldwide. He is the author of many other Elsevier books, including The Art of DigitalVideo, An Introduction to Digital Video, Convergence in Broadcast and Communications Media, Television Fundamentals and The Art of the Helicopter.