Expert Guide to SOny's HDV camcorder
The Sony HD camcorder, the Handycam HDR-FX1 is being marketed by the company as ?world's first HDV 1080i consumer camcorder'. But at $3,700, it's price tag is stretching the consumer label somewhat.However, there's no doubt the the industry sees HD video as a consumer format and prices will come down over the next couple of years. This Sony HD camcorder is just the start of what is sure to be an avalanche of HD camcorders from electronics companies over the next few months.So, does this mean we can all look forward to shooting Hollywood-quality home movies in the future? Not quite. Although its true that some Hollywood fetaures, such as George Lucas' ?Star Wars: Attack of the Clones' are being shot in high definition video, its not the same high definition as is shot and recorded by these camcorders.If you look again at that Sony quote, you'll see the important label, 1080i. If you're familiar with HDTV, you'll know that 1080 refers to 1080 lines of vertical resolution and the ?i' means the video is interlaced.
1080i is one of the two most common HDTV formats, the other being 720p (720 lines, progressive scan).Hollywood HD movies are shot on another format, 1080p. This is higher quality than the other two, as it mixes the higher resolution with the better-quality progressive scan picture.There is another important difference too. Hollywood HD is uncompressed, whereas the video shot by cameras like this Sony HD camcorder is compressed as MPEG-2. This compression inevitably lowers the quality of the video stored on the camera's DV tape. However, it's necessary because the HDR-FX1 connects to a computer using a FireWire cable and FireWire, whether it is the 400 or 800 variety, doesn't have the bandwidth to transfer uncompressed HD footage.
Even if it did, the sheer size of the files would make it impractical because of the large amoount of hard disk space needed to store it and the processing power needed to edit it.Another fly in th HD ointment is that, currently, very few applications are able to edit the footage from this Sony HD camcorder. However, that looks set to change,as Apple has already announced that the next version of its Final Cut Express and iMovie applications, due at the end of January, will be able to edit HD.HD video will eventually become a common consumer format, when prices come down and editing software is able to work with it. However, until a compression format is found that can squeeze the data contained in HD without noticeably reducing the quality, there will be little benefit over current DV format camcorders..
Kenny Hemphill is the editor and publisher ofThe HDTV Tuner (http://www.the-hdtv-tuner.com) - a guide to th kit, the technology and the programming on HDTV.kenny@masterdvd.comPCV Distribution Adds Dtrovision's PureLink Professional Digital A/V Connectivity Products to Its Distribution Operation
Santa Clara, CA (ContentDesk) September 19, 2005 -- PCV Distribution a subsidiary of Pacific Coast Visions Inc., based in Santa Clara California announced today its appointment as the exclusive stocking distributor of Dtrovision PureLink? Professional Digital A/V and PC connectivity products. The company's distribution operation is targeting the Pro A/V System Integrator and Pro A/V Dealer Channel with special reseller's discount and technical support.The new product line, called PureLink, consists of fiber optic DVI and HDMI extension systems for transmitting HD content at 1080p up to 330 ft, switching devices for multiple sources, distribution amplifiers, signal converters, and various digital cables and adapters."We are pleased and excited about adding the high quality PureLink product line to our distribution operation" said John Stead President of Pacific Coast Visions. "Our initial presentations of the product line to our System Integrators and Pro A/V Dealers were accepted enthusiastically....
PCV Distribution Adds Dtrovision's PureLink Professional Digital A/V Connectivity Products to Its Distribution Operation
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Digital Cable VS Satellite TV
Do you want to get more channels while saving money but not sure if you should go with digital cable or satellite TV? Then this article is meant directly for you! The commercials seen on TV and the ad's displayed all over the internet can be overwhelming at best. Below we will hope to help make your choice simplified for you!Cost Difference between Digital Cable VS Satellite TV:Most cable companies include local franchise fees along with local broadcasting fees on your monthly bill. Digital cable varies starting at $30-$40 per month and up depending on the package you choose it can go up as high as $90 per month. While Satellite packages usually offer betters deals based on how much money is spent per channel. Some satellite companies offer a price point between of $25 for over fifty channels.
With most satellite companies pricing may be a little higher per month unless committing to twelve months of programming up front. A twelve month satellite commitment will usually ensure...
Digital Cable VS Satellite TV
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Coaxsys Announces Partnership with Alloptic
Los Gatos, CA (ContentDesk) June 8, 2005 -- Coaxsys, Inc., makers of the #1 deployed IPTV network, today announced that it has established a partnership with Alloptic that will improve IP-based video, voice, and data deployments in fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) environments.
Alloptic, a pioneer in the development of Gigabit Ethernet Passive Optical Network (GEPON) solutions, enables true Triple-Play services to a subscriber's premise.
Coaxsys' TVnet distributes the IP signal throughout a customer's premise by using pre-existing coaxial cable. The two companies' products provide an end-to-end solution from the service provider to the customer premise equipment. The companies have agreed to work together to promote end-to-end solutions that enable operators to distribute IPTV, voice, and high-speed data throughout subscribers' homes.The Alloptic solution leverages a standard ITU PON architecture while delivering a gigabit of bandwidth.
Alloptic is able to provide today's...
Coaxsys Announces Partnership with Alloptic
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XVD Introduces the NewsHoundSM “Go Anywhere” Solution for HD-SD Wireless DENG News Gathering and Remote Camera Applications
San Jose, CA (ContentDesk) July 24, 2006 -- XVD Corporation, the pioneer of XVD" digital media compression -- the most advanced real-time video compression technology -- has introduced the NewsHoundSM Lightweight Backpack, an advanced technology system that includes a battery-powered Encoder and DVB-T/COFDM Wireless Transmitter System for HD and SD Digital News Gathering (DENG) and other remote camera operations. Introduced at NAB 2006, with a version already in use by Japan Broadcasting Corporation (NHK) for its @Human hit reality television show, the XVD NewsHound enables news crews to venture up to 3 miles from a DENG truck or other receiver site and stream encoded, real-time 1080i, 720p, 480i (NTSC) or 576i (PAL) content captured by any High-Definition or Standard-Definition television camera. The NewsHound features an HD-SDI input, and both Ethernet and ASI outputs.Solves the breaking news cant get there problem.Weighing only 12 pounds including Encoder, Transmitter/Antenna,...
XVD Introduces the NewsHoundSM “Go Anywhere” Solution for HD-SD Wireless DENG News Gathering and Remote Camera Applications
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PCV Distribution Adds Dtrovision's PureLink Professional Digital A/V Connectivity Products to Its Distribution Operation
Santa Clara, CA (ContentDesk) September 19, 2005 -- PCV Distribution a subsidiary of Pacific Coast Visions Inc., based in Santa Clara California announced today its appointment as the exclusive stocking distributor of Dtrovision PureLink? Professional Digital A/V and PC connectivity products. The company's distribution operation is targeting the Pro A/V System Integrator and Pro A/V Dealer Channel with special reseller's discount and technical support.The new product line, called PureLink, consists of fiber optic DVI and HDMI extension systems for transmitting HD content at 1080p up to 330 ft, switching devices for multiple sources, distribution amplifiers, signal converters, and various digital cables and adapters."We are pleased and excited about adding the high quality PureLink product line to our distribution operation" said John Stead President of Pacific Coast Visions. "Our initial presentations of the product line to our System Integrators and Pro A/V Dealers were accepted enthusiastically....
PCV Distribution Adds Dtrovision's PureLink Professional Digital A/V Connectivity Products to Its Distribution Operation
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