Digital Video Technology

Digital technology offers significant advances in quality, delivers effects not possible with traditional analogue equipment and speeds up the achievement of a polished product. It has revolutionised graphics and although costs are high for small installations, it is becoming more attractive with the falling price of computer memory. It is now possible to build an almost entirely digital station that is not prohibitively more expensive than a traditional installation, however, top-end devices remain expensive and the cost- conscious user needs to consider carefully the level at which to invest. Hiring a facility, if it is only occasionally needed, may be a cost-effective alternative.

Whilst some advantages of digital ...

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