The MPEG Handbook

The MPEG Handbook
Author: John Watkinson
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 470
Release: 2012-09-10
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1136028986

A complete, professional 'bible' on all aspects of audio and video compression using MPEG technology, including the MPEG-4 standard and, in this second edition, H-264. The clarity of explanation and depth of technical detail combine to make this book an essential and definitive reference work. THE MPEG HANDBOOK is both a theoretical and practical treatment of the subject. Fundamental knowledge is provided alongside practical guidance on how to avoid pitfalls and poor quality. The often-neglected issues of reconstructing the signal timebase at the decoder and of synchronizing the signals in a multiplex are treated fully here. Previously titled MPEG-2, the book is frequently revised to cover the latest applications of the technology.

The MPEG Handbook

The MPEG Handbook
Author: John Watkinson
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Total Pages: 450
Release: 2012-09-10
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1136028978

A complete, professional 'bible' on all aspects of audio and video compression using MPEG technology, including the MPEG-4 standard and, in this second edition, H-264. The clarity of explanation and depth of technical detail combine to make this book an essential and definitive reference work. THE MPEG HANDBOOK is both a theoretical and practical treatment of the subject. Fundamental knowledge is provided alongside practical guidance on how to avoid pitfalls and poor quality. The often-neglected issues of reconstructing the signal timebase at the decoder and of synchronizing the signals in a multiplex are treated fully here. Previously titled MPEG-2, the book is frequently revised to cover the latest applications of the technology.

MPEG-2

MPEG-2
Author: John Watkinson
Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann
Total Pages: 264
Release: 1999
Genre: Computers
ISBN:

Digital compression techniques can now be applied to video and audio systems on a wide scale. MPEG-2 provides interoperability standards for compression, storage and communication. It is found in a wide range of applications including: DVD; teleconferencing; satellite news gathering; television broadcasting.

The Filmmaker's Handbook

The Filmmaker's Handbook
Author: Steven Ascher
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 898
Release: 2012-11-27
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN: 1101613807

The authoritative guide to producing, directing, shooting, editing, and distributing your video or film. Whether you aspire to be a great filmmaker yourself or are looking for movie gifts, this comprehensive guide to filmmaking is the first step in turning a hobby into a career. Widely acknowledged as the “bible” of video and film production, and used in courses around the world, The Filmmaker’s Handbook is now updated with the latest advances in HD and digital formats. For students and teachers, professionals and novices, this indispensable handbook covers all aspects of movie making. • Techniques for making dramatic features, documentaries, corporate, broadcast, and experimental videos and films • Shooting with DSLRs, video, film, and digital cinema cameras • In-depth coverage of lenses, lighting, sound recording, editing, and mixing • Understanding HDR, RAW, Log, 4K, UHD, and other formats • The business aspects of funding and producing your project • Getting your movie shown in theaters, on television, streaming services, and online

The MPEG-4 Book

The MPEG-4 Book
Author: Fernando C. N. Pereira
Publisher: Prentice Hall Professional
Total Pages: 890
Release: 2002
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 9780130616210

In this book, two leaders of the MPEG-4 standards community offer an in-depth, targeted guide to the MPEG-4 standard and its use in real, cutting-edge applications. The authors demonstrate how MPEG-4 addresses the rapidly evolving needs of telecommunications, broadcast, interactive, and converged applications more successfully than any previous standard.

The IBOC Handbook

The IBOC Handbook
Author: David P. Maxson
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Total Pages: 514
Release: 2007
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0240808444

This book explains how IBOC works and how to implement it, and should be on the desk of every radio broadcast engineer and every person who designs or implements IBOC technology.

The H.264 Advanced Video Compression Standard

The H.264 Advanced Video Compression Standard
Author: Iain E. Richardson
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 357
Release: 2011-08-24
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1119965306

H.264 Advanced Video Coding or MPEG-4 Part 10 is fundamental to a growing range of markets such as high definition broadcasting, internet video sharing, mobile video and digital surveillance. This book reflects the growing importance and implementation of H.264 video technology. Offering a detailed overview of the system, it explains the syntax, tools and features of H.264 and equips readers with practical advice on how to get the most out of the standard. Packed with clear examples and illustrations to explain H.264 technology in an accessible and practical way. Covers basic video coding concepts, video formats and visual quality. Explains how to measure and optimise the performance of H.264 and how to balance bitrate, computation and video quality. Analyses recent work on scalable and multi-view versions of H.264, case studies of H.264 codecs and new technological developments such as the popular High Profile extensions. An invaluable companion for developers, broadcasters, system integrators, academics and students who want to master this burgeoning state-of-the-art technology. "[This book] unravels the mysteries behind the latest H.264 standard and delves deeper into each of the operations in the codec. The reader can implement (simulate, design, evaluate, optimize) the codec with all profiles and levels. The book ends with extensions and directions (such as SVC and MVC) for further research." Professor K. R. Rao, The University of Texas at Arlington, co-inventor of the Discrete Cosine Transform

Video Demystified

Video Demystified
Author: Keith Jack
Publisher: Newnes
Total Pages: 954
Release: 2005
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0750678224

This international bestseller and essential reference is the "bible" for digital video engineers and programmers worldwide. This is by far the most informative analog and digital video reference available, includes the hottest new trends and cutting-edge developments in the field.Video Demystified, Fourth Edition is a "one stop" reference guide for the various digital video technologies. The 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. The accompanying CD-ROM is updated to include a unique set of video test files in the newest formats.

The Downloader's Handbook, PC Edition

The Downloader's Handbook, PC Edition
Author: David Stevenson
Publisher: Harriman House Limited
Total Pages: 336
Release: 2006-08
Genre: Downloading of data
ISBN: 1897597657

The mass arrival of broadband has caused a revolution on the internet. The major activity online is now the downloading of music and video files. Music download services offer millions of songs for immediate download to users and where music has led, film is about to follow.Nearly all music and film content has now been turned into digital content and is available in some shape or form online. But where can all this be found? Is it safe to download? And what about the legal issues? These are questions which this book answers. Written in straight-forward language this book is a practical guide to: - Setting up a computer to download files over the internet in a safe environment- What programs to use to download and play music and video files- Where to find free and paid-for media files on the net- Which portable MP3 players to buy- How to navigate around all file-sharing networks- How not be fazed by all the jargon like MP3, OGG and DivX- How to understand the legal position when you download filesThe book is not for computer experts, but for people with ordinary home PCs who want to join the entertainment revolution. Your computer has turned into tomorrow's entertainment center - this book shows you how to take simple control of it. Millions of users globally are online, downloading music and video day in, day out. You can either ignore the revolution, or start downloading now!