With television programming being broadcast worldwide in real time, the industry needs a common professional language. Constantly changing technology, however, has resulted in continuously changing terminology, sometimes leaving even the most knowledgeable broadcasters with a lack of understanding. In this dictionary over 1,500 terms and acronyms, both modern and classical, are presented. The definitions are designed to be straightforward and jargon-free (except where defining jargon), permitting ease of use to readers from a variety of fields. Ample cross-references are provided.

Product Description: While virtual studio technology is revolutionary, it is also linked to existing T.V. studio equipment and must function as an integral part of it. The first comprehensive overview of virtual studio technology and its practical applications in broadcast stations this book provides a technical overview of each of the main systems on the market, the kinds of programming that are best suited to it, and specific details on its integration into the broadcast station and the production process itself...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)