HD Video Surveillance
Contents 7 Comment
The benefits of HD are not just limited to superior image quality; new working practices can enhance overall system design
8 Why HD?
How has HD become such an industry buzz, and why should we bother?
12 System Design
HD doesn’t represent an either/or choice; it complements traditional video surveillance
18 Image Conscious
Image capture is a straightforward task, but there are a few things to consider with HD video
22 Optical Issues Editor
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There’s little point in specifying HD video if you’re only to going use a standard lens
26 Lighting-Up Time
System design must consider the impacts of lighting on HD, and the impact of HD on lighting
28 Softly Softly
What’s in a name? Dave craves some sanity in the HD world
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31 On the Record
HD video surveillance uses a different format to traditional CCTV; will your recording system cope?
34 Enhanced Flexibility ISSN: 1750-1040
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Will the rise in HD video see a shift towards software- based video management systems?
36 A Question of Compression
HD video can generate large files; when considering compression it is vital not to compromise the final image quality
41 Sight Survey
Video surveillance is visual medium, so it is vital that displays can reflect the system’s performance
44 The Right Link
HD-SDI or IP networks – which delivers the better image quality?
50 Thanks for the Memory
Considerations for off-machine archiving of HD video 54 The Right Support
Ensure you have the right infrastructure to support HD video
57 HD Specs
A selection of downloadable HD product specs to help with system specifications
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