CCTV Handbook

Author: Thomas Hill
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 50

Book Description
The CCTV Handbook is an end user's guide to learning the basics of CCTV security technology and what to look for when buying and installing a system. Filled with insights from installers and vendors, the CCTV Handbook is designed to help new and experienced users alike learn about the features available and how they work. Many end users find manuals from manufacturers to be too technical or to be filled with sales material. The CCTV Handbook examines all the popular technologies of today and examines the pros and cons of each. In addition to learning how to buy the right equipment, the CCTV Handbook teaches users about installing, configuring, & troubleshooting their CCTV security video cameras.This book is intended as an end user's guide to understanding modern CCTV security systems. It is our goal to help users plan, install, and maintain surveillance systems in residential, business, or commercial applications.

CCTV Surveillance

Author: Herman Kruegle
Publisher: Elsevier
ISBN: 0080468187
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 673

Book Description
This revision of the classic book on CCTV technology, CCTV Surveillance, provides a comprehensive examination of CCTV, covering the applications of various systems, how to design and install a system, and how to choose the right hardware. Taking into account the ever-changing advances in technology using digital techniques and the Internet, CCTV Surveillance, Second Edition, is completely updated with the recent advancements in digital cameras and digital recorders, remote monitoring via the Internet, and CCTV integration with other security systems. Continuing in the celebrated tradition of the first edition, the second edition is written to serve as a useful resource for the end-user as well as the technical practitioner. Each chapter begins with an overview, and presents the latest information on the relevant equipment, describing the characteristics, features and application of each device. Coverage of aging or obsolete technology is reduced to a historical perspective, and eight brand new chapters cover digital video technology, multiplexers, integrated camera-lens-housing, smart domes, and rapid deployment CCTV systems. - Serves as an indispensable resource on CCTV theory - Includes eight new chapters on the use of digital components and other related technologies that have seen a recent explosion in use - Fully illustrated, the book contains completely updated photographs and diagrams that represent the latest in CCTV technology advancements

Closed Circuit Television

Author: Joe Cieszynski
Publisher: Elsevier
ISBN: 0080467032
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 337

Book Description
Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) surveillance remains a growing industry in response to increased security threats, and whilst new developments have brought clearer images, digital recording and high speed data transmission, effective security systems still rely upon proper specification and installation by engineers with an in depth knowledge of CCTV principles and technology.The third edition of Closed Circuit Television provides a thorough technical guide for all those involved in the design, specification, installation and maintenance of CCTV systems. Fully dual-standard for PAL and NTSC systems, the book covers the essential equipment and topics of relevance to practitioners, managers and students on vocational and industry training courses. Extended coverage of flat screen devices, digital recording, and a new chapter on networking principles, bring this popular guide up to date with the latest developments in the field.Joe Cieszynski is a well-known technical writer with a wealth of experience in the security industry. After many years of college lecturing on TV, video and security topics, he currently acts as City & Guilds' Chief Examiner for security systems and provides independent CCTV system consultancy.*Demystifies CCTV technology for installers and managers*Concise, accessible text ideal for hard-pressed practitioners and students*Fully dual-standard coverage for PAL and NTSC based systems

Digital CCTV

Author: Emily M. Harwood
Publisher: Elsevier
ISBN: 0080548431
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 326

Book Description
The effects of digital technology on the security industry require constant vigilance by security distributors, sales staff, and installation professionals. Today and for the foreseeable future, all security professionals must have at least a basic understanding of digital technology. Digital CCTV addresses this new challenge. Topics convered include compression variables such as Lossless and Lossy, which are explained by reviewing Huffman and Run Length Encoding (RLE), and by relating these forms of compression to ZIP and Stuffit, which are commonly used in personal computers. A review of JPEG, motion JPEG, MPEG and wavelet compression schemes among others, with a comparison of the merits of each, is also provided. As Digital CCTV traces the stream of digital video flow from the computer industry through compression, transmission, display and storage, and explains how analog video signal is converted into a digital signal, the reader will learn and understand the mysteries of digital science. * Explains industry concepts, acronyms and buzzwords acurately and clearly * Covers history, current complexities, and the future effects of digital science *Provides practical information about how digital video works, how digital video is stored and transmitted, what digital systems can and cannot accomplish, and what to expect from digital video equipment in modern CCTV systems

The Camera Assistant's Manual

Author: David E. Elkins, SOC
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1136048987
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 625

Book Description
Excel as an Assistant Cameraman (AC) in today’s evolving film industry with this updated classic. Learn what to do—and what NOT to do—during production and get the job done right the first time. The Camera Assistant’s Manual, Sixth Edition covers the basics of cinematography and provides you with the multi-skill set needed to maintain and transport a camera, troubleshoot common problems on location, prepare for job interviews, and work with the latest film and video technologies. Illustrations, checklists, and tables accompany each chapter and highlight the daily workflow of an AC. This new edition has been updated to include: A fresh chapter on the entry level camera positions of Camera Trainee/Production Assistant Coverage of emerging iPhone apps that are used by filmmakers and ACs on set An updated companion website offering online tutorials, clips, and techniques that ACs can easily access while on location (www.cameraassistantmanual.com) All new sample reports and forms including AC time cards, resumé templates, a digital camera report, and a non-prep disclaimer Instruction and custom forms to help freelance filmmakers keep track of daily expenses for tax purposes The Camera Assistant’s Manual, Sixth Edition is an AC's bible for success and a must-have for anyone looking to prosper in this highly technical and ever-changing profession.

Intelligent Network Video

Author:
Publisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 1420061577
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 424

Book Description
Offering ready access to the security industry’s cutting-edge digital future, Intelligent Network Video provides the first complete reference for all those involved with developing, implementing, and maintaining the latest surveillance systems. Pioneering expert Fredrik Nilsson explains how IP-based video surveillance systems provide better image quality, and a more scalable and flexible system at lower cost. A complete and practical reference for all those in the field, this volume: Describes all components relevant to modern IP video surveillance systems Provides in-depth information about image, audio, networking, and compression technologies Discusses intelligent video architectures and applications Offers a comprehensive checklist for those designing a network video system, as well as a systems design tool on DVD Nilsson guides readers through a well-organized tour of the building blocks of modern video surveillance systems, including network cameras, video encoders, storage, servers, sensors, and video management. From there, he explains intelligent video, looking at the architectures and typical applications associated with this exciting technology. Taking a hands-on approach that meets the needs of those working in the industry, this timely volume, illustrated with more than 300 color photos, supplies readers with a deeper understanding of how surveillance technology has developed and, through application, demonstrates why its future is all about intelligent network video.

Routledge Handbook of Surveillance Studies

Author: Kirstie Ball
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1136711074
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 473

Book Description
Surveillance is both globalized in cooperative schemes, such as sharing biometric data, and localized in the daily minutiae of social life. This innovative handbook explores the empirical, theoretical and ethical issues around surveillance and its use in daily life.

CCTV

Author: Vlado Damjanovski
Publisher: Elsevier
ISBN: 012404607X
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 617

Book Description
The new edition of CCTV, a high-level professional reference, is expanded to cover all video compression techniques used in the ever-increasing assortment of digital video recorders (DVRs) available on the market today. In addition to demystifying DVR technology, the third edition also clarifies the technology of data networking and explains various compression techniques. Along with all this, the book retains the particulars that made the previous editions convenient and valuable, including details of CCD cameras, lenses, coaxial cables, fiber-optics, and system design. - Updated to address digital techniques, networking, and the Internet in closed-circuit television - Includes brand new sections on CCTV networking, digital video recorders (DVRs), various video compression techniques, and understanding pixels and digital image quality - Fully illustrated with dozens of photographs, tables, checklists, charts, diagrams, and instructions

Handbook of Camera Monitor Systems

Author: Anestis Terzis
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 3319296116
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 539

Book Description
This handbook offers a comprehensive overview of Camera Monitor Systems (CMS), ranging from the ISO 16505-based development aspects to practical realization concepts. It offers readers a wide-ranging discussion of the science and technology of CMS as well as the human-interface factors of such systems. In addition, it serves as a single reference source with contributions from leading international CMS professionals and academic researchers.In combination with the latest version of UN Regulation No. 46, the normative framework of ISO 16505 permits CMS to replace mandatory rearview mirrors in series production vehicles. The handbook includes scientific and technical background information to further readers’ understanding of both of these regulatory and normative texts.It is a key reference in the field of automotive CMS for system designers, members of standardization and regulation committees, engineers, students and researchers.

CCTV

Author: Vlado Damjanovski
Publisher: Elsevier
ISBN: 0080472192
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 579

Book Description
Closed circuit television (CCTV) is experiencing a leap in technology using digital techniques, networking and the Internet. The new edition of this high-level professional reference retains the particulars that made the first edition a success, including the details of CCD cameras, lenses, coaxial cables, fiber-optics, and system design, but it is expanded to cover all video compression techniques used in the ever increasing assortment of digital video recorders (DVRs) available on the market today. This new edition of the book CCTV demystifies DVR technology. It also serves to clarify the technology of data networking. The theoretical section explains the various compression techniques. Networking is also a new and unknown area for many CCTV installers and this is explained in a brand new section. - New edition more accessible