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A guide to the intricacies of video-computer system design, covering the essentials of video standards and applications, design architectures, video processing requirements, color space conversion, digital encoding/decoding techniques, and video data compression/decompression standards. Published by HighText Publications Inc., 125 N. Acacia Ave., Suite 110, Solano Beach, CA 92075. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.


Review
"Somewhere within...is the answer to nearly every conceivable question involving analog and digital video." - EDN Magazine


Review
"Somewhere within the 759 pages of Keith Jack's $69.95 Video Demystified: Third Edition (ISBN 1-878707-56-6) is the answer to nearly every conceivable question involving analog and digital video. The author has not only assembled a tremendous amount of information, but also structured it in a manner that enables easy navigation. Video Demystified's incremental-complexity format enables you to explore the material to whatever degree you desire. Folks who want only a high-level overview can stop when they've satisfied their objectives and won't be frustrated by lots of upfront jargon, and those who want a deeper understanding can continue reading to their hearts' content.

Jack includes a list of references at the end of each chapter, along with a 50-pg glossary at the end of book. He's also bundled two CDs, containing an e-book version of the manuscript; a directory of still test images; source code for H.261, H.263, MPEG 1, and MPEG 2 video encoders and decoders; and image sequences at various resolutions for use as test-source material for the codecs.And not only for consumer digital video, but also for the various analog formats that are in widespread use throughout the world. That's where this book comes in."
--Visual Developer

"I have never seen such a wealth of useful information about video signals as the author provides in this book. And with today's emphasis on multimedia computers, video-processing devices, and graphic add-in boards, the book is invaluable, whether you're a test engineer or a designer."
--Test and Measurement World

"Video Demystified is a one-of-a-kind book. Anyone who designs multimedia or digital-video products will most certainly benefit from reading it."
--Electronics Handbook

"This is the kind of engineer1s source book you wish publishers would do more often. It contains a vast amount of information on the relationships between video and computer graphics--everything from the basics of NTSC to complex color space conversion and MPEG video compression--all of it explained in a clear, easy-to-understand language and richly illustrated with diagrams, waveforms, and tables."
--Stephan Ohr, contributing editor, Computer Design

"It's [Video Demystified] extraordinarily technical, with an astonishing number of superb figures--and you'd better know your 'rithmetic coming in. If you want to do custom video interfacing, get it."
--PC Techniques


Book Description
This international bestseller and essential reference is the "bible" for digital video engineers and programmers worldwide. This fourth edition is completely updated with all new chapters on MPEG-4, H.264, SDTV/HDTV, ATSC/DVB, and Streaming Video (Video over DSL, Ethernet, etc.), as well as discussions of the latest standards throughout. This is by far the most informative analog and digital video reference available, made even more comprehensive through the author's inclusion of the hottest new trends and cutting-edge developments in the field.
Finding another amalgamated source of the huge amount of information in this book is impossible. The author attends DVD and HDTV standards meetings, so the absolute most up-to-date content is assured. The accompanying CD is updated to include a unique set of video test files in the newest formats.
This book is a "one stop" reference guide for the various digital video technologies. Professionals in this rapidly changing field need the new edition of this book to keep up with the latest developments and standards in the industry.

*This essential reference is the "bible" for digital video engineers and programmers worldwide
*Contains all new chapters on MPEG-4, H.264, SDTV/HDTV, ATSC/DVB, and Streaming Video
*Completely revised with all the latest and most up-to-date industry standards


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This is by far the most definitive, informative video reference available, made more compelling by the author's inclusion of the hottest new trends and cutting-edge developments in the field. Finding another single-volume source for the huge amount of information in this book is impossible. Professionals in this rapidly changing field will need the new edition of this book to keep up with the latest technology developments and industry standards. With the major worldwide push to switch to digital broadcasting, adoption of new technology standards and protocols take place at a rapid pace and no-one can afford to be left behind. This means that over the next few years, utilization of digital video in broadcast, internet and other medai will skyrocket. This book will serve as an invaluable guide to the designers and engineers who will design, create, and deliver these products and services.


Book Info
(LLH Technology Publishing) A guide for engineers and others interested in understanding and implementing modern video systems, including those for computers and the Internet, as well as digital, MPEG, and DVD systems. The CD-ROMs contain test files and a digital version of the text. System requirements not listed. Previous edition: c1996. Softcover. DLC: Digital television


From the Publisher
This essential reference is the "bible" for digital video engineers and programmers worldwide Contains all new chapters on MPEG-4, H.264, SDTV/HDTV, ATSC/DVB, and Streaming Video Completely revised with all the latest and most up-to-date industry standards

ANNOTATION

Audience: Hardware and software engineers working on projects involving the capture, storage, processing, manipulation, and/or transmission of video in digital form.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

Recently we have seen the introduction of many new and exciting consumer video products. These cutting-edge developments and more upcoming products have been made possible by the many new and updated standards. For example, within a few months of being finalized, the H.264 video codec was supported by many terrestrial, satellite, cable and IP standards. This thoroughly revised fourth edition of Keith Jack's classic reference will bring the reader up to speed on all the latest technological advances. Brand new chapters with up-to-the-minute coverage of IPTV, MPEG-4/H.264, OpenCable, DVB, and ISDB Digital Television ensure that this is the most comprehensive and timely book on video available anywhere. The accompanying CD-ROM contains hard-to-find test files and a fully searchable eBook version of the text.

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The standard video reference for digital and software engineers, this technical guide is packed with hard-to-find reference information. It covers all the international video standards, MPEG 1 and MPEG 2, design architectures for incorporating video into computer systems, video conferencing, and digital encoding/decoding techniques. In addition, this guide discusses the popular DVD standard, HDTV, SDTV, DV, and IEEE 1394. The accompanying CD-ROM is loaded with design tools to assist in testing and evaluating video systems, including still images, QuickTime movies, and source code for MPEG, H.261, and H.263 encoders/decoders. Includes CD-ROM.

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A guide to the intricacies of video-computer system design, covering the essentials of video standards and applications, design architectures, video processing requirements, color space conversion, digital encoding/decoding techniques, and video data compression/decompression standards. Published by HighText Publications Inc., 125 N. Acacia Ave., Suite 110, Solano Beach, CA 92075. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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