November 2017
Beginner
306 pages
6h 36m
English
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What would a media system be without content? Not much. We would likely be displaying a blank screen or possibly the logo of the display manufacturer, maybe even a classic “Please Stand By”. In any case, none of these scenarios are desirable. Previously we discussed the content and the display, but now we will explain the method of playback.
ANALOG SOURCE
With certain analog medium, the source of the display is quite obvious, such as in film or slides. There are variations within these forms that are evident when observing them closely. These variations include anamorphic images or different stock size. When we move to digital sources, it can be much more mysterious to the casual user. Depending on the full system design, ...