Understanding digital cinema: introduction

ABSTRACT

This Handbook is devoted to an examination and explanation of this new process and the issues that arise in designing it.

INDEX TERMS

Primary Classification:
  B. Hardware
  B.4 INPUT/OUTPUT AND DATA COMMUNICATIONS
      B.4.2 Input/Output Devices
          Subjects: Image display

Additional Classification:
  E. Data
  E.4 CODING AND INFORMATION THEORY
      Subjects: Data compaction and compression

  H. Information Systems
  H.3 INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL
      H.3.2 Information Storage
          Subjects: File organization
      H.3.4 Systems and Software
          Subjects: Information networks

General Terms:
Design, Experimentation, Human Factors, Performance, Reliability, Security, Standardization

Keywords:
2K/4K projectors, Digital Cinema Initiatives (DCI), computer networks, digital cinema, digital media, film editing, image compression, movie post-production