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Video Demystified

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Table of contents
  • Cover
  • Dedicationv
  • Epigraphvii
  • Table of contentsix
  • Preface and Acknowledgmentsxiii
  • Who Should Read This Book and Why?xiii
  • How This Book Differs from Othersxiv
  • Our Research Methodsxv
  • Organization of the Bookxvii
  • In Gratitudexix
  • Introductionxxi
  • Making This Book Work for Youxxi
  • A Few Points on Languagexxi
  • Concluding Remarksxxiii
  • 1: Laying the Groundwork for Success1
  • Help Wanted: Competent and Confident HR Professionals1
  • The Opportunities2
  • The Challenges2
  • Making Development a Priority4
  • Bringing Who You Are to What You Do5
  • How This Book Works5
  • References6
  • 2: What Does an HR Career Look Like Today? Opportunities, Appeals, and Challenges7
  • The Opportunities: A Multitude of Options in Crafting an HR Career8
  • The Many and Varied Appeals of an HR Career13
  • The Challenges of an HR Career17
  • Concluding Remarks22
  • References23
  • 3: The Many Hats HR Professionals Wear25
  • Role Framework26
  • A Few Caveats28
  • Role Descriptions28
  • Primary Skills Required of Each Role38
  • Some Guidelines for Choosing One’s Role39
  • Consulting Careers41
  • Concluding Remarks51
  • References52
  • 4: The HR Career Success Model55
  • Why a Model?55
  • Underlying Assumptions of the HR Career Success Model57
  • The Model59
  • Additional Considerations75
  • Concluding Remarks76
  • References78
  • 5: Actions to Take: Self-Knowledge79
  • Why Self-Assessment?79
  • What Is Involved in Self-Assessment?81
  • Experience„The Great Teacher82
  • Skills„What Do You Bring to the Table?83
  • Traits„How Do You Approach the World?85
  • Values„What Would You Fight For?87
  • Likes and Dislikes„Knowing What Excites (and Deflates) You89
  • Emotional Intelligence90
  • More Strategies for Gaining Self-Knowledge97
  • Concluding Remarks99
  • References99
  • 6: Actions to Take: Learning about the Field101
  • Learning about the Functional Areas of HR102
  • Learning about Issues and Trends in HR103
  • Additional Guides, Steps, and Tips for Gaining Field Knowledge110
  • Concluding Remarks115
  • References115
  • 7: Actions to Take: Learning about the Organization117
  • Our Assumptions about Organizations119
  • The Success Model Factors123
  • Guides to Learning about the Organization141
  • Concluding Remarks147
  • References152
  • 8: Achieving Results: Pathways to Success153
  • Win-Win154
  • Passion158
  • Marketing by the Customer161
  • Demonstrating Impact164
  • Values Conflicts173
  • Concluding Remarks176
  • Reference179
  • 9: Your Future in Human Resources: Career Development Planning for the Savvy181
  • The Case for Development181
  • Getting Motivated181
  • Planning for Your Development: A Place to Start183
  • Key Trends Affecting Human Resources184
  • Development Steps to Take188
  • Conclusion192
  • References192
  • Appendix A: Exercises to Gain Self-Knowledge195
  • HR Skills Assessment197
  • Emotional Intelligence Assessment204
  • Values Clarification Exercise208
  • Personal Mission Statement Worksheet211
  • Essential Tips for Networking Interviews214
  • Developmental Action Planning Exercise216
  • Appendix B: HR and HR-Related Professional Associations217
  • Appendix C: Interview Guide219
  • Appendix D: Example of HR Career Paths223
  • About the Authors229
  • Index233
Book details
  • Vendor Elsevier S & T
  • SKU 9780750678223
  • ISBN-13 9780080481623

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This international bestseller and essential reference is the "bible" for digital video engineers and programmers worldwide. This is by far the most informative analog and digital video reference available, includes the hottest new trends and cutting-edge developments in the field.

Video Demystified, Fourth Edition is a "one stop" reference guide for the various digital video technologies. The fourth edition is completely updated with all new chapters on MPEG-4, H.264, SDTV/HDTV, ATSC/DVB, and Streaming Video (Video over DSL, Ethernet, etc.), as well as discussions of the latest standards throughout. The accompanying CD-ROM is updated to include a unique set of video test files in the newest formats.

*This essential reference is the "bible" for digital video engineers and programmers worldwide
*Contains all new chapters on MPEG-4, H.264, SDTV/HDTV, ATSC/DVB, and Streaming Video
*Completely revised with all the latest and most up-to-date industry standards