ABSTRACT

Chapter 12 addresses video systems and their various components, starting with an examination of video systems and fundamentals, from video playback systems to live video systems or interactive video systems. Section 2 addresses the various components of video systems, from the video sources to output devices, and examines distribution concerns, such as video cables, interfaces, and connectors. Finally, Section 3 discusses distribution and control concerns, from connectors and cable adapters to cable runs, signal splitting, video scaling, graphic expansion devices, and video system accessories. Field research is also included, featuring an interview with director and projection designer Grant McDonald.