An excellent primer on the subject, this book gives beginning
professionals in satellite newsgathering an introduction to the
technologies and processes involved. It will also suit journalists,
editors and producers needing to understand this important element
of the newsgathering chain.
Written for the complete beginner, the book shows how typical
transmission chains work and their communication with the studio.
It also offers a brief introduction to analogue and digital theory
before going onto to explain Electronic Newsgathering (ENG)
systems: from basic principles: transmission and reception chains,
frequencies used and why, through to audio channel, subcarriers and
digital modulation, as well as applications: radio cameras, window
links, infra-red & laser links.
A brief chapter on satellite theory gives an overview of satellite
communication and orbits, basic satellite communication theory,
transportables (flyaways') and trucks, as well as analogue vs
digital issues, digital compression and MPEG. Systems regulations
and operations are also introduced as well as safety and logistics
issues.
If you're looking for a quick and easy introduction to the subject,
this book will act as an essential on the job reference
guide.
*Easy to understand, useful quick-start' guide to satellite
newsgathering.
*Provides a basic grounding in analogue, digital, compression and
satellite technology for a comprehensive understanding of the
subject.
*Shows how the process works from beginning to end including
important legal and safety issues.
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