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A Broadcast Engineering Tutorial for Non-Engineers

Graham Jones author Skip Pizzi author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd

Published:27th Mar '14

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A Broadcast Engineering Tutorial for Non-Engineers is the leading publication on the basics of broadcast technology. Whether you are new to the industry or do not have an engineering background, this book will give you a comprehensive primer of television, radio, and digital media relating to broadcast—it is your guide to understanding the technical world of radio and television broadcast engineering. It covers all the important topics such as DTV, IBOC, HD, standards, video servers, editing, electronic newsrooms, and more.

This long-awaited fourth edition includes new standards and identifies and explains the emerging digital technologies that are revolutionizing the industry, including:

  • HDTV—and "UltraHD"
  • IP-based production and distribution and Internet delivery (including "over-the-top" TV)
  • Connected/Smart TV, Mobile TV Second Screens and Social TV
  • "Hybrid" broadcasting (over-the-air and online convergence)
  • Podcasting and Mobile Apps
  • Connected Cars
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‘The 4th Edition, published post the digitalization of TV with ATSC transmissions, presents an unprecedented overview of the new world of broadcasting with contemporary technologies being brought to the fore with amazing clarity. Retaining broadcasting as its core theme, it brings you up to speed with the entire chain involved—acquisition, production, broadcasting and streaming. A must-read for all professionals.’– Amitabh Kumar, Zee Network, India

‘This book is a great source for quickly finding what a particular broadcast-related acronym stands for. Think of this text as a relief valve that lets an interested reader reasonably drink from a high-pressure technical information water main.’ – Dane Ericksen, Hammett & Edison, Inc., USA

‘This book is a must-have for all those in the broadcast industry and reads like a well-written operating manual for your broadcast operation. Skip Pizzi is one of those rare gems—a polymath who can translate complex concepts to the lay person. His deep knowledge allows him to analyze the past and provide a glimpse into what's possible in the future.’ - Jennifer Ferro, President/General Manager, KCRW 89.9, USA

ISBN: 9780415733397

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 476g

360 pages

4th edition