How Video Works: From Broadcast to the Cloud

by Diana Weynand, Vance Piccin

How Video Works raises the curtain on how video is created, scanned, transmitted, stored, compressed, encoded, delivered and streamed to its multitude of destinations. In today’s digital world, every content creator―individual as well as network or corporation―must understand the process of how video works in order to deliver not only the best quality video, but a digital video file with the most appropriate specifications for each particular use. This complete guide covers key stages of video development, from image capture to the final stages of delivery and archiving, as well as workflows and new technologies, including Ultra High Definition, metadata, signal monitoring, streaming and managing video files – all presented in an easy to understand way. Whether you are a professional or new video technician discovering the ins and outs of digital distribution, this book has the information you need to succeed. The updated third edition • New sections on image capture as well as streaming and video workflows • A hands-on approach to using digital scopes and monitoring the video signal • Thorough explanations of managing video files, including codecs and wrappers • In-depth coverage of compression, encoding, and metadata • A complete explanation of video and audio standards, including Ultra HD • An overview of video recording and storage formats • A complete glossary of terms for video, audio and broadcast

348 pages, Hardcover

First published August 31, 2015

About the author

Hi there. I’m Diana Weynand, or Coach D. If you read my book, you know by now that I love football and I love to “carpe vita” – seize life – by following a clear set of principles and taking action on them. It’s my mission to empower people to mastermind their lives by doing the same thing using the LIPSTICK FOOTBALL Method.

I love writing, coaching, speaking and motivating groups—large and small, young and not as young. I'm a problem solver and I love the challenge of “cracking a marble” to break down a complex challenge, goal or project into actionable steps.

However challenging and messy it may be at times; love your life. As Helen Keller said, “Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all."

I choose adventure.

Reviews

[Vasil Kolev · Rating 2 out of 5]

This isn't useful even for total beginners - there is too much stuff that they've tried to explain, and almost all has come out badly.