Introduction to HDV (High Definition Video)

• Brief technical explanation of HDV (High Definition Video) covering issues of resolution, aspect ratio, interlaced and progressive scans and MPEG2 compression
• HDV compared with SD (Standard Definition Video) – pros and cons and technical differences
• Overview of available HDV camcorders
• Filming techniques specific to HDV
• Outputting SD from an HDV camcorder – why and how
• Editing HDV as SD
• Concept of ‘native’ HDV editing
• Concept of format conversion for HDV editing using HD codecs
• Overview of editing software with HDV capabilities
• Mixing HDV and SD footage
• Understanding data streams and cables – the HDMI standard
• Implications of HDV for graphics production
• Availability of HD monitors and TV sets – what to look for
• HD players/recorders/display units – methods of connection
• Understanding what ‘HD Ready’ really means – Buyer Beware!
• Display options
• Storage considerations
• High Definition DVD – the current situation
• Suggestions for suppliers of camcorders, editing systems and TV/monitors