High Definition Television: The Creation, Development and Implementation of HDTV Technology

by Philip J. Cianci

Overview

The 40-year history of high definition television technology is traced from initial studies in Japan, through its development in Europe, and then to the United States, where the first all-digital systems were implemented. Details are provided about advances in HDTV technology in Australia and Japan, Europe's introduction of HDTV, Brazil's innovative use of MPEG-4 and China's terrestrial standard.

The impact of HDTV on broadcast facility conversion and the influx of computer systems and information technology are described, as well as the contributions of the first entrepreneurial HD videographers and engineers. This thoroughly researched volume highlights several of the landmark high-definition broadcasts from 1988 onward, includes input gathered from more than 50 international participants, and concludes with the rollout of consumer HDTV services throughout the world.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780786487974
Publisher:	McFarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers
Publication date:	01/10/2014
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	384
File size:	10 MB
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

Philip J. Cianci worked with HDTV systems at Philips Research USA and ESPN, was the editor of Broadcast Engineering magazine’s e-newsletter Transition to Digital from 2005 through 2007, and is the author of two books about television technology. He lives in Lake Peekskill, New York.
Philip J. Cianci worked with HDTV systems at Philips Research USA and ESPN, was the editor of Broadcast Engineering magazine's e-newsletter Transition to Digital from 2005 through 2007, and is the author of two books about television technology. He lives in Lake Peekskill, New York.

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments     
Foreword by Bernard S. Finn     
Preface     
Introduction     
Abbreviations     

1. “Being There”     
2. Road Blocked     
3. Techno-Industrial War     
4. America’s International Competition     
5. All-Digital Makes the Scene     
6. Domestic Tranquility     
7. For the Greater Good     
8. Launch Preparations     
9. On the Appointed Day     
10. HD’s Highlight Moment     
11. A Resolution Renaissance     
12. An Unknown Factor     
13. Exceeds All Expectations     

Afterword     
Notes     
Annotated Bibliography     
References     
Index     

Editorial Reviews

“the definitive technical history of the development of high definition television in the United States...well-researched...the first full-length historical study of the technology that we’ve seen”—Communication Booknotes Quarterly; “recommended”—CEDMagazine.com; “I’ve no doubt it’s the most comprehensive behind the scenes look at the development and launch of HDTV that’s ever been penned.”—Rob Sabin, Editor in Chief, Home Theater Magazine; “Deserves a prime place on my shelf of TV books, bringing the story up to date...extremely detailed, with loads of colorful information...the cast of characters is huge...a scholarly work.”—Walt S. Ciciora, CED Magazine; “Provides a comprehensive look at how we got to where we are today with HDTV.”—Russ Brown, Editor, The Online Engineer; “The first full-length study of the technology...an important record.”—Chris Sterling, Communication Booknotes Quarterly.

From the Publisher

I've no doubt it's the most comprehensive behind the scenes look at the development and launch of HDTV that's ever been penned.

Editor in Chief, Home Theater Magazine - Rob Sabin

recommended

CEDMagazine.com

"the definitive technical history of the development of high definition television in the United States...well-researched...the first full-length historical study of the technology that we've seen"

Communication Booknotes Quarterly