May 2017
Intermediate to advanced
400 pages
12h 20m
English
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Chapter 11
Video Technology
TV and Video Is All Digital Now
Abstract
Video fundamentals are explained in this chapter. Both analog and digital methods are discussed in detail. Scanning and color representation are explained. The need for video compression is covered. A typical TV receiver is analyzed in block diagram form. Video screen technologies are compared. Other topics explained are over-the-top streaming video, satellite TV, cable TV, closed circuit TV and virtual reality.
Keywords
Cable TV; Closed circuit TV; Digital TV; OTT TV; Satellite TV; Screen; Television; TV receiver; Video compression; Video; Virtual reality
In this Chapter
• How scanning works to create video.
• Basic color TV principles.
• US and other standards for digital and high-definition ...