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AC Power Systems Handbook, 3rd Ed.*
Jerry Whitaker, CPBE
Proper operation of sensitive equipment requires attention to transient disturbances, grounding practices and standby power needs. This book focuses on engineering technology essential to the design, maintenance and operation of alternating current power supplies. Item #C-17 • Pub. 2006 • 428ppOrder through Amazon with the SBE Amazon Associate link. The SBE benefits when you make your purchase through this link.
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Antenna Engineering Handbook, 5th Ed.*
John Volakis
Edited by John L. Volakis, one of the world's leading authorities in antenna engineering, this trusted resource covers all the classic antenna types plus many new types and designs used in communications systems, satellites, radars, and emerging applications from WLAN to automotive systems to biomedical to smart antennas. You will also find expert discussion of topics critical to successful antenna design and engineering, such as measurement techniques and computational methods, a materials guide, wave propagation basics, microwave circuits, and matching techniques, as well as diversity and MIMO propagation models, frequency selective surfaces, and metamaterials. Item # M-77 • Pub. 2018 • 1424pp
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Antenna Zoning - Professional Edition
Fred Hopengarten
If you are building, adding to, modifying, or even upgrading a commercial antenna system, and most especially if you hope to erect a new tower, then zoning laws apply to you. Antenna Zoning enables you to successfully navigate structure regulations, permitting, and even lease negotiations. Whether you are involved with broadcast radio or television, cellular telephone, paging, wireless internet service, or other telecommunications, this book is a must-have before you begin work on the project. Item #F-105 • Pub. 2009 • 440 PagesOrder through Amazon with the SBE Amazon Associate link. The SBE benefits when you make your purchase through this link.
Audio/Video Cable Installer's Pocket Guide
Stephen H. Lampen, CBRE
This compact guide details how to cable any kind of audio or video installation - from the million dollar studio to your living room theatre. It provides performance specifications for digital and analog cable for audio or video applications including high-definition video cabling and has more than 200 illustrations. Item #M-64 - Pub. 2002 - 412pp
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Basic TV Technology, Digital and Analog, 4th Ed
Robert L. Hartwig
This basic guide to the fundamentals underlying all television and video systems is written for students and nontechnical professionals. Learn how the principal pieces of equipment work, what their functions are and how they are integrated to form a complex video system. This edition has been updated to reflect the industry shift to digital video and includes new information on compression, television standards, LCD displays, HD and equipment. Item #F-26 • Pub. 2005 • 208pp
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Broadcast Engineer's Reference Book
Joe Tozer
Compiled by leading international experts, this reference covers every aspect of broadcast technology from camera to transmitter - encompassing subjects from analog techniques to the latest digital compression and interactive technologies in a single source. Written with a minimum of math, it provides detailed coverage and quick access to key technologies, standards and practices for those with an audio, video, communications or computer background. Item #F-73 - Pub. 2004 - 1,034pp
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Digital Communications: Principles and Systems
Ifiok Otung
This book provides a thorough grounding in digital communications and covers building blocks, signal processing tasks, general features and design considerations. Topics covered include transmission channels, source coding, digital baseband transmission, digital modulation, noise impact in digital transmission, error control coding, advanced signal enhancement techniques for wireless channels and digital transmission link analysis and design. Item #STY-01 - Pub. 2015 - 492pp
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Digital Television Fundamentals, 2nd Ed.*
Michael Robin and Michel Poulin
This book is a comprehensive, heavily illustrated introduction to all major digital television technologies. It features material on the DTV standard and how it affects broadcasting equipment and operations. It focuses on the importance of relevant SMPTE and CCIR-ITU standards and looks at digital/analog equipment compatibility issues. Item #M-29 – Pub. 2000 – 730pp
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Digital Video and HD, 2nd Ed.
Charles Poynton
This book provides a one-stop shop for the theory and engineering of digital video systems. Introduces the technical aspects of file-based workflows and outlines the emerging domain of metadata, placing it in the context of digital video processing. Item #F-111 - Pub. 2012 - 752pp
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Digital Video Processing for Engineers
Suhel Dhanani and Michael Parker
This book introduces core video processing concepts and standards, and delivers practical how-to guidance for engineers embarking on digital video processing designs using FPGAs. It covers the basic topics of video processing in a pictorial, intuitive manner with minimal use of mathematics. Item #F-114 - Pub 2012 - 232 pp
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Electrical Safety Handbook, 5th Ed.
John Cadick, Mary Capelli-Schellpfeffer, Dennis K. Neitzel, Al Winfield
This fourth edition is written by experts in electrical construction safety and medicine as a practical guide for electrical workers and others exposed to electrical hazards. This easy-to-use, illustrated guide provides vital safety information for industrial, commercial, and home-office based electrical systems. Item #M-89 - Pub. 2019 - 688pp
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Electronic Systems Maintenance Handbook, 2nd Ed.*
Jerry Whitaker, CPBE
This standard handbook establishes a foundation for servicing, operating and optimizing audio, video, computer and RF systems. It also examines heat management issues, grounding systems, all aspects of system test and measurement and more. Item# C-33 • Pub. 2001 • 624pp
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Electronics Demystified
Stan Gibilisco
This self-teaching guide covers essential electronics topics such as current and power supplies, wireless, digital principles, measurement and monitoring, transducers and sensors, location and navigation and more. Learn electronics concepts with a minimum of math. Problem/solution exercises give insight into real world situations. Item # M-69 • Pub. 2004 • 401pp
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HDTV and the Transition to Digital Broadcasting
Philip Cianci
HDTV and the Transition to Digital Broadcasting bridges the gap between non-technical personnel (management and creative) and technical by giving you a working knowledge of digital television technology, a clear understanding of the challenges of HDTV and digital broadcasting, and a scope of the ramifications of HDTV in the consumer space. Item# F-89 • Pub. 2007 • 232pp
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Implementing Mobile TV
Amitabh Kumar
Implement state-of-the-art Mobile TV networks with this comprehensive guide to the latest technologies and standards, including MediaFLO, ATSC Mobile DTV, and CMMB, the same technologies seeing large-scale rollouts today around the world. Item# F-113 - Pub. 2010 - 660pp
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Introduction to SNG and ENG Microwave
Jonathan Higgins
This "quick-start" guide to satellite newsgathering provides a basic grounding in analog, digital, compression and satellite technology for a comprehensive understanding of the subject. It shows how typical transmission chains work and their communication with the studio. It also covers basic principles of ENG systems, such as frequencies used and why, audio channel, subcarriers and digital modulation. Item# F-70 • Pub. 2003 • 224pp
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Introduction to Successful Problem Solving
Daniel Fogel
This book gives you the tools to successfully navigate the problem-solving process without first having all of the answers or being an expert. Where knowledge, experience and expertise are simply resources that are available for your use. And, not knowing is just a starting point to solving the problem. Item # S-16 • Pub. 2023 • 143pp
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Introduction to Video and Audio Measurement, 3rd Ed., An
Peter Hodges
What do we measure and why? This readable guide explains the answer to this question in approachable language and with clear illustrations. It covers the basics of analog and digital video, as well as audio measurement, high definition video and innovative techniques of test and measurement. Item# F-74 - Pub. 2004 - 232pp
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IP Address Management Principles and Practice*
Timothy Rooney
This book will be the first covering the subject of IP address management (IPAM). The practice of IPAM includes the application of network management disciplines to IP address space and associated network services. Item# JW-24 - Pub. 2011 - 419pp
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IPTV and Internet Video
Wes Simpson
Make the right IPTV business decisions with a thorough understanding of the technology and the business implications of the broadband video revolution. Item# F-109 • Pub. 2009 • 224pp
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Linear and Non-Linear Video and TV Applications: Using IPv6 and IPv6 Multicast*
Daniel Minoli
This comprehensive guide explores these evolving directions in the TV/video services industry, including worldwide deployment of IPv6, IPTV services, web-produced video content, and the plethora of different screens available, from TV to iPad. Item #JW-25 - Pub. 2012 - 420 pp
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Microwave Transmission Networks, Second Edition
Harvey Lehpamer
Complete, up-to-date coverage of terrestrial point-to-point microwave network planning, design, and deployment. Fully revised for the latest global standards and written for engineers and project managers. Item #M-82 - Pub. 2010 - 400pp
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Moving Media Storage Technologies
Karl Paulsen
Keep your media assets organized, searchable, protected and accessible on demand with a clear understanding of the technical concepts and best practice workflows for deploying media servers. Item# F-112 - Pub. 2011 - 652pp
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MPEG Handbook, The; 2nd Ed.
John Watkinson
This reference covers all aspects of audio and video compression using MPEG technology, including the MPEG4 standard and, in this second edition, H264. 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. Item # F-37 • Pub. 2004 • 448pp
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Multimedia Information Extraction
Mark T. Maybury
This collection is intended to serve several purposes, including reporting the current state of the art, stimulating novel research, and encouraging cross-fertilization of distinct research disciplines. The collection and integration of a common base of intellectual material will provide an invaluable service from which to teach a future generation of cross disciplinary media scientists and engineers. Item #JW-26 - Pub. 2012 - 496 pp
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Networked AV Systems
Brad Grimes
This industry-standard guide to networked audiovisual systems was published with InfoComm International, Networked AV Systems and discusses the essential information AV and IT professionals need to know when working with network-driven equipment adn processes. Item #M-99. Pub. 2014, e-book
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Next Generation Mobile Broadcasting
David Gómez-Barquero
Next Generation Mobile Broadcasting provides an overview of the past, present, and future of mobile multimedia broadcasting. The first part of the book summarizes next-generation mobile broadcasting technologies currently available. The second part of the book describes the latest mobile broadcast technology known as Digital Video Broadcasting-Next-Generation Handheld (DVB-NGH). Item #C-38 • Pub. 2013 • 806 pp
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Opportunistic Networking
Edited by Nazmul Siddique, Syed Faraz Hasan, Salahuddin Muhammad Salim Zabir
Opportunistic networking allows devices to communicate whenever a window of opportunity is available. Many emerging technologies employ opportunistic exchanges of information. This book addresses this trend in communications engineering, taking into account vehicular, device-to-device (D2D) and cognitive radio - while describing the opportunistic communication methods of each. The text explores the art of opportunistic networking, providing the latest research, developments and practices in one concise source. Item #F-90 - Pub. 2017 - 332 pp
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Practical Guide to Television Sound Engineering, A
Dennis Baxter
The guide is a cross-training reference to industry technicians and engineers of all levels. Packed with photographs, case studies, and experience from an Emmy-winning author, this book is a must-have industry tool. Item# F-86 - Pub. 2007 - 264pp
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Practical IP and Telecom for Broadcast Engineering and Operations
Fred Huffman
This book is written for for engineers, technicians and managers engaged in designing, installing, testing and maintaining equipment and network services for program content, training material or audio/video conferencing. It offers valuable knowledge for planning, design, integration and operation of communications equipment, facilities and services used in broadcast operations, training and conferencing applications. Item# F-83 • Pub. 2004 • 344pp
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Practical RF Handbook, 4th Ed.
Ian Hickman
This book gives you an introduction to the RF circuit design industry. It discusses the cutting-edge technology of the fast-moving world of communications electronics and covers RF ICs, DBMs, SAW filters, integrated power amplifier modules, active arrays, use of network analyzers and digital filtering. Item # F-66 - Pub. 2006 - 304pp
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Principles of Digital Audio, 6th Ed.
Ken C. Pohlmann
Gain a thorough understanding of digital audio tools, techniques, and practices from this completely revised and expanded resource. This book describes the technologies behind today's audio equipment in a clear, practical style. New chapters on Blu-ray, speech coding, and low bit-rate coding are also included in this bestselling guide. Item #M-86 - Pub. 2010 - 816pp
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Radio Frequency Interference Pocket Guide
Kenneth Wyatt, Michael Gruber
This handy pocket guide to essential radio frequency interference (RFI) is a valuable, pocket-sized reference for radio amateurs and others in the radio communication fields. Item #STY-02 - Pub. 2015 - 60pp
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RF in RFID, The; 2nd Ed.
Daniel Dobkin, Manager, Technical Marketing, WJ Communications, San Jose, CA, USA
This book explains how UHF tags and readers communicate wirelessly. It gives an understanding of what limits the read range of a tag, how to increase it (and why that might result in breaking the law), and the practical things that need to be addressed when designing and implementing RFID technology. Item #F116 - Pub. 2013 - 530 pp
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RF Transmission Systems Handbook, The
Jerry Whitaker, CPBE
This handbook addresses the underlying concepts, operation and maintenance of high-power RF devices, transmission lines and antennas for broadcast, scientific and industrial use. Focusing on devices and systems that produce more than one kilowatt of output power, it covers the common uses of radio frequency energy; power vacuum and solid-state power devices, RF components and transmission lines and basic troubleshooting. Item# C-34 - Pub. 2002 - 504pp
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Satellite Technology, An Introduction, 2nd Ed.
Andrew F. Inglis and Arch Luther
This handbook will help broadcast professionals and students understand the world of communication satellites. Written in easy-to-understand language, it covers topics ranging from theories of satellite operation to practical instructions for the initial set-up of mobile earth stations. It also includes the impact of rapid advances in digital technology, the mass deployment of digital DBS systems and changes in regulations. Item# F-34 • Pub. 1997 • 152pp
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SBE Broadcast Engineering Handbook*
Jerry Whitaker, CPBE, 8-VSB, and the Society of Broadcast Engineers
The SBE Broadcast Engineering Handbook features in-depth tutorials that stress key topics throughout, complete coverage of radio and television technologies, and is written from the perspective of the broadcast engineer. More than 50 authors have contributed their expertise to the ten sections of the book. The book covers every aspect of broadcast engineering in seven sections: Regulatory Issues, RF Transmission, DTV Transport, Information Technology Systems, Production Systems, Facility Issues, Broadcast Management, plus three reference annexes. Item# M-91 - Pub. 2016 - 912pp
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SBE Broadcast Engineering Handbook - E-book*
Jerry Whitaker, CPBE, 8-VSB, and the Society of Broadcast Engineers
The SBE Broadcast Engineering Handbook features in-depth tutorials that stress key topics throughout, complete coverage of radio and television technologies, and is written from the perspective of the broadcast engineer. More than 50 authors have contributed their expertise to the ten sections of the book. The book covers every aspect of broadcast engineering in seven sections: Regulatory Issues, RF Transmission, DTV Transport, Information Technology Systems, Production Systems, Facility Issues, Broadcast Management, plus three reference annexes. Item# M-91 - Pub. 2016 - 912pp
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SBE Guide to Writing Broadcast Station Operations Manuals
Fred Baumgartner, CPBE, CBNT
This is a rather complete collection of operator's manuals, technical guides, employee handbooks, job descriptions, evaluations, contracts and letters. The entire collection of examples is available on disk so you can edit the generic text and put in your station-specific information. The source material that the SBE 'Guide' is taken from includes both radio and television stations, small and large markets. It also often contains alternate text when there are options for dealing with a specific policy. Item# S-04 - Pub. 1998 - 105pp
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SBE Television Operator's Certification Handbook, 7th Ed.*
Dane E. Ericksen, P.E., CSRTE, 8-VSB, CBNT
The certification is designed for the entry level, non-technical personnel who fill master control positions at television stations. Practical topics include the Emergency Alert System, FAA tower lighting, remote control operation, FCC power levels, program sources, ingesting, Children's Television time restrictions and more. It explains how TV facilities work, operating the station, the duties of master control operators and maintaining the station logs, and the digital signal path, as well as a basic introduction to the principles of 8-VSB transmission, video compression, PSIP and the various DTV formats. Item # S-06 • Pub. 2009 • 75pp
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SBE Television Operator's Certification Handbook, 7th Ed. - Digital E-Book and optional certification exam*
Dane E. Ericksen, P.E., CSRTE, 8-VSB, CBNT
The certification is designed for the entry level, non-technical personnel who fill master control positions at television stations. Practical topics include the Emergency Alert System, FAA tower lighting, remote control operation, FCC power levels, program sources, ingesting, Children's Television time restrictions and more. It explains how TV facilities work, operating the station, the duties of master control operators and maintaining the station logs, and the digital signal path, as well as a basic introduction to the principles of 8-VSB transmission, video compression, PSIP and the various DTV formats.Amazon bookstore or Barnes and Noble for $44.00.CTO certification exam price for Domestic Members/Non-Members USD: $10.00 + shipping + shipping mclappe@sbe.org for the exam order form)
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Sound System Engineering, 4th Ed.
Don Davis, Eugene Patronis Jr., Pat Brown
This book is a complete revision and expansion of the former work. Written by a leading authority in the field of audio engineering, this highly respected guide covers the fundamentals necessary for the understanding of today's systems as well as for those systems yet to come. The space formerly occupied by outdated photographs of manufacturers' product and of older system installations has now been filled with new measurements and discussions of the measurement process. Item# F-92 • Pub. 2013 • 632pp
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Streaming and Digital Media
Dan Rayburn
This book gives you a concise and direct analysis to understand a scalable, profitable venture, as well as the common and hidden pitfalls to avoid in your business. By focusing on both the business implications and technical differences between online video and traditional broadcast distribution, you will learn how to gain significant time-to-market and cost-saving advantages by effectively using streaming and digital media technologies. Item# F-93 • Pub. 2016 • 264pp
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Telecommunications and Data Communications Handbook, 2nd Edition
Ray Horak
For an accessible and comprehensive survey of telecommunications and data communications technologies and services, consult this book, which includes information on origins, evolution and meaningful contemporary applications. Item #JW-22 - Pub. 2008 - 832pp
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Television Operations - A Handbook of Technical Operations for TV Broadcast, On Air, Cable, Mobile and Internet (Digital E-Book)
Fred Baumgartner, CPBE
This book covers the basics of TV master control operation so an operator is familiar with the concepts, practices and the regulations inherent in the job. This book is specifically designed for those with a minimum to moderate amount of master control exposure. Experienced operators and non-technical managers will also benefit from the text.Amazon bookstore or Barnes and Noble for $59.00. Item #S-14 • Pub. 2015 • 200pp
Television Operations - A Handbook of Technical Operations for TV Broadcast, On Air, Cable, Mobile and Internet (Hardcover Print Version)
Fred Baumgartner, CPBE
This book covers the basics of TV master control operation so an operator is familiar with the concepts, practices and the regulations inherent in the job. This book is specifically designed for those with a minimum to moderate amount of master control exposure. Experienced operators and non-technical managers will also benefit from the text. Item #S-15 - Pub. 2015 - 200pp
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Transceiver and System Design for Digital Communications
Scott R. Bullock
This is the fourth edition of this successful professional reference book on transceiver design, the device that both sends and receives signals, and its place within the wireless communication system. It gives engineers and others a good intuitive understanding of wireless systems and spread spectrum. New topics covered include cognitive radio, systems, networks, and commercial communications. In addition, many items have been extensively updated to improve the flow of the book and enhance comprehension. Item# STY-03 - Pub. 2014 - 400pp
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Transforming Newsrooms (Lean Newsroom)
Carrie Brown, Jonathan Graves
This book offers a practical guide to navigating structural and culture change for news organizations facing economic disruption in today's rapidly changing media landscape.Order through Amazon with the SBE Amazon Associate link. The SBE benefits when you make your purchase through this link.
Understanding Digital Television
Lars Ingemar Lundstrom
With the milestones of Digital TV and HDTV, there are lots of questions to be asked about television of today... Understanding Digital Television explains complex technical systems and solutions in an easy to comprehend manner along with visual 3D graphics. It helps non-technical individuals such as managers, executives, general media professionals, as well as TV and home cinema enthusiasts gain a practical understanding of the equipment, technical aspects of digital television, and various ways of distributing. Item# F-94 - Pub. 2006 - 328pp
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Understanding MPEG 4, Technology and Business Insights
Sebastian Moeritz and Klaus Diepold
This book offers an up-to-date introduction to this interactive and multimedia compression standard (including MPEG-4 Part 10), with real examples and information as to how and where this technology should be used. It describes video and audio creation, production, distribution, reception and consumption environment and explains everything you need to know in jargon-free language. Item# F-79 - Pub. 2004 - 328pp
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Video Compression Systems
A. Bock
This book gives an overview on many practical aspects of video compression systems used in broadcast TV, IPTV, telecommunication and many other video applications. Although the book concentrates on MPEG real-time video compression systems, many aspects are equally applicable to off-line and/or non-MPEG video compression applications. Item# STY-04 - Pub. 2009 - 304pp
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Video Demystified, 5th Edition
Keith Jack
Each edition of Video Demystified has sold thousands of copies and answered many questions for electrical engineers across the globe. This fifth edition will keep the engineer up-to-date with next-generation digital video formats - Blu-ray and HD-DVD, development of new audio and video codecs - Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-HD, etc. - along with the all the latest information on HDTV, HDMI and IPTV(TV over the Internet). All broadcast, cable, and satellite standards will be updated to reflect these new codecs and specifications. The book will also aid in the design of devices and infrastructures from analog to digital television transmission - with analog transmission ceasing in early 2009 or before. Item # F-104 - Pub. 2007 - 994pp
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Video Over IP, 2nd Edition
Wes Simpson
Video Over IP gives you everything you need to know to choose from among the many ways of transferring your video over a network. The information is presented in an easy to read format, with comparison charts provided to help you understand the benefits and drawbacks of different technologies for a variety of practical applications. This new edition is expanded to fully cover HD and wireless technologies and new case studies. Item # F-102 • Pub. 2008 • 504pp
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Video Over Wireless
Benny Bing
This practical volume offers expert guidance on delivering high-quality video communications over wireless networks. This guide explains emerging technologies that will help overcome these challenges - all presented in a clear and concise format. Item #M-97 - Pub. 2015 - eBook 352pp
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Video Systems in an IT Environment, 2nd Edition*
Al Kovalick
Audio/Video (AV) systems and Information Technology (IT) have collided. IT is being leveraged to create compelling networked media and file-based workflows. Video Systems in an IT Environment has helped thousands of professionals in broadcast, post and other media disciplines to understand the key aspects the AV/IT tapeless convergence. Now in its second edition, this book includes: basics of networked media, storage systems for AV, MXF and other file formats, Web services and SOA, software platforms, 14 methods for high availability design, element management, security, AV technology, transition issues, real-world case studies and much more. Item #F-85 • Pub. 2009 • 512pp
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Working with HDV: Shoot, Edit, and Deliver Your High Definition Video
Chuck Gloman, Mark J. Pescatore
More than a catalog of HDV products, this book provides perspective on the driving forces behind high-definition, technical information about digital video technologies that's easy to follow, and real-world tips for getting the most from an HDV investment. The book also includes a tear-out focusing chart, HDV resource guide, and detailed glossary for quick reference. Item# F-95 - Pub. 2006 - 256pp
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