From the fundamentals of video recorders, to the latest advances in disk recording, DVD, and optical techniques, here is your one-stop guide to understanding the technical details and applications associated with video recording technology. Authored by a foremost authority in the field, this up-to-date, comprehensive reference covers the entire range of the technology, from home and professional models ? to tape and disk recorders ? to the recent transition from analog to digital products, and helps you understand how the technology is applied to broadcasting, computers, telecommunications, and more.