Television Innovations
Author: Dicky Howett
Publisher:
Published: 2006
Total Pages: 132
ISBN-13: 9781903053225
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Author: Dicky Howett
Publisher:
Published: 2006
Total Pages: 132
ISBN-13: 9781903053225
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Raymond Williams
Publisher: Psychology Press
Published: 1990
Total Pages: 164
ISBN-13: 0415030471
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWilliams' study of television, first published in 1974, was ahead of its time, introducing ideas the full implications of which we are only now beginning to appreciate. It is now reissued with updating by his son Ederyn.
Author: Aleksandar Louis Todorovic
Publisher: CRC Press
Published: 2014-08-07
Total Pages: 339
ISBN-13: 1136068538
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"Television Technology Demystified" is written for non-technical television production professionals. Journalists, program producers, camera persons, editors, and other television professionals need to know how equipment works, which performance levels are achievable, how to evaluate the technical quality of picture and sound, and other aspects of production; this book presents these and other essential concepts in a simple and non-mathematical way. Aleksandar-Louis Todorovic, a highly respected and well-known figure in the broadcasting community, has succeeded in making complex technology understandable.
Author: Raymond Williams
Publisher: Psychology Press
Published: 2003
Total Pages: 191
ISBN-13: 0415314569
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFrom the often-named 'founding father' of TV studies, this is the much-anticipated third edition of a text, first published in 1974, that has become known as the founding text for television studies. In this new age of reality TV, this book remains remarkably prescient.
Author: Raymond Williams
Publisher:
Published: 2003
Total Pages: 172
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Seth Shapiro
Publisher:
Published: 2016-08-08
Total Pages:
ISBN-13: 9780997304206
DOWNLOAD EBOOKNo medium in history can match the power of television. No product has spread so far and so fast. Nothing has had so much influence. Nothing has impacted how the world sees itself like television. TELEVISION: Volume 1 brings together seven decades of stories on how this happened into one epic narrative. How did an impoverished immigrant become the king of all media, creating the first radio network and the first TV network? What caused the inventor of FM radio to jump out of a window to his death? How did NBC, CBS and ABC innovate to build their media monopolies? How did Star Trek create the first fan culture movement? What made The Mary Tyler Moore Show the first great feminist show, and #1 hit? What made Norman Lear the most influential TV comedy producer ever? How did Lucille Ball go from a washed-up B movie actress to a multi-millionaire Hollywood studio mogul? What makes Louis C.K. the Jackie Gleason of the digital age? With unparalleled insider insight, it shares critical, practical, behind the scenes lessons from the business of TV. The TELEVISION series is a must-read for media executives, students, entrepreneurs, and fans. Two-time Emmy(R) Award winner, author Seth Shapiro is a leading advisor in business innovation, media and technology. He is an Adjunct Professor at the USC School of Cinematic Arts, a Governor of the Television Academy, and Principal of New Amsterdam Media LLC. "If you ever wanted to know how the television industry began, this is your primer." -- Garth Ancier, Former Entertainment President, Fox Broadcasting Company President, NBC Entertainment Chairman, The WB Television Network President, BBC Worldwide America Seth Shapiro masterfully chronicles the evolution of television... It was like seeing my life pass before my eyes." -- Preston Beckman, Senior Strategist, FOX Networks Group - Executive Vice President, Program Planning, NBC Entertainment "Seth Shapiro teaches THE class on the media business. Now, he's writing THE book. He's THE expert." -- Ryan Holiday, Editor-at-large, The New York Observer Best-Selling Author of Trust Me I'm Lying and The Obstacle is the Way "Seth is a spectacular storyteller with extraordinary perspective and real world experience. If you want to truly understand the TV business, TELEVISION: Volume 1 is a must read." -- Shelly Palmer, Business Advisor, Author and Commentator "Seth Shapiro nails it. With an eye for keen detail, insider's access, and a gift for analytic storytelling, Shapiro weaves a powerful tapestry...TELEVISION: Volume 1 stands to become a must-read for all industry participants, students of electronic media, and viewers who have ever wondered how this global phenomenon called TV came to be." -- John Penney, Chief Strategy Officer, STARZ "Seth Shapiro has crafted a delightful, story-filled history of television that is as entertaining as the medium itself... a must read for all those looking to comprehend the future of video." -- Jay Samit, Author of Disrupt You: Master Personal Transformation, Seize Opportunity and Thrive in the Era of Endless Innovation Seth is the perfect author to tell the story of television. And the story is a fascinating combination of art and business, of technology and culture. -- Jeff Schultz, Senior Vice President Business Development, CBS
Author: Aymar Jean Christian
Publisher: NYU Press
Published: 2018-01-09
Total Pages: 335
ISBN-13: 1479815977
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIntroduction: independents change the channel -- Developing open tv: innovation for the open network, 1995-2005 -- Open tv production: revaluing creative labor -- Open tv representation: reforming cultural politics -- Open tv distribution: struggling for an independent market -- Scaling open tv: the challenges of big data television -- Epilogue: open tv and the future of the networked era
Author: Philip J. Cianci
Publisher: McFarland
Published: 2014-01-10
Total Pages: 385
ISBN-13: 0786487976
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe 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.
Author: David Large
Publisher: Elsevier
Published: 2004-01-13
Total Pages: 1093
ISBN-13: 0080511937
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFully updated, revised, and expanded, this second edition of Modern Cable Television Technology addresses the significant changes undergone by cable since 1999--including, most notably, its continued transformation from a system for delivery of television to a scalable-bandwidth platform for a broad range of communication services. It provides in-depth coverage of high speed data transmission, home networking, IP-based voice, optical dense wavelength division multiplexing, new video compression techniques, integrated voice/video/data transport, and much more. Intended as a day-to-day reference for cable engineers, this book illuminates all the technologies involved in building and maintaining a cable system. But it's also a great study guide for candidates for SCTE certification, and its careful explanations will benefit any technician whose work involves connecting to a cable system or building products that consume cable services. - Written by four of the most highly-esteemed cable engineers in the industry with a wealth of experience in cable, consumer electronics, and telecommunications - All new material on digital technologies, new practices for delivering high speed data, home networking, IP-based voice technology, optical dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM), new video compression techniques, and integrated voice/video/data transport - Covers the latest on emerging digital standards for voice, data, video, and multimedia - Presents distribution systems, from drops through fiber optics, an covers everything from basic principles to network architectures
Author: Lekakos, George
Publisher: IGI Global
Published: 2007-05-31
Total Pages: 378
ISBN-13: 1599043637
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe developments in digital television technology provide the unprecedented opportunity to drastically extend the role of television as a content delivery channel. E-health, e-commerce, e-government, and e-learning are only a few examples of value-added services provided over digital televisions infrastructures. These changes in the television industry challenge companies to adjust their strategies in order to meet the opportunities and threats in this new environment. Interactive Digital Television: Techniques and Applications presents the developments in the domain of interactive digital television covering both technical and business aspects. This book focuses on analyzing concepts, research issues, and methodological approaches, presenting existing solutions such as systems and prototypes for researchers, academicians, scholars, professionals and practitioners.