8.5 Sources of Digital Video
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They are used in the production of broadcast quality video or film. Others are special-
ized for particular output options, such as CDs, DVDs, streaming websites, or digital
television. Developers use these formats to render their final projects in a form suitable
for delivery.
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D1 is a high-resolution component color format used in expensive cameras and edit-
ing systems for the production of broadcast quality TV using 19mm tape.
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D2 and D3 are less expensive composite color formats used for TV production. They
also use a 19mm tape.
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DV is a smaller tape format (6mm) widely used in both consumer and professional pro-
duction and editing. DV uses component color and M-JPEG intraframe compression.
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