HDTV from the perspective of video production.

摘要

The focus of this thesis is to explore and explain the effect of high-definition television (HDTV) technology on video production, providing ignored but critical information to new media studies by offering viewpoints on HDTV from the production community.;This study verifies there should be a further examination of the technology from the standpoint of production if the technology is to be embraced by American consumers. While the production aspect has been mostly ignored within current HDTV circles, it will take a critical part in shaping the coming digital television system.;The research developed under the following hypothesis: the introduction of HDTV will change video production. Examination of this hypothesis involved investigation of (1) some distinctive characteristics of HDTV in terms of television technology and aesthetics, (2) HDTV potential for changing principles, techniques, and work processes of TV production, and (3) HDTV's practical viability with regard to TV production economics.