Post by dwight on Nov 25, 2009 18:09:19 GMT -4
Hi everyone, it is my pleasure to announce that after alot of research, interviews and viewing of the Apollo record, "Live TV From the Moon" is now listed on Amazon.com tiny.cc/Live_TV and is available for pre-order.
From the amazon description:
Emphasizing the importance of preserving the legacy of the Apollo landings, this unique record documents the background of the event footage itself. Revealing the vital role the medium of television played during this integral period in space history, this investigation draws from in-depth research of the NASA archives as well as outside sources such as the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers. Demonstrating the skill and knowledge of the RCA and Westinghouse technicians of the 1960s, this study illustrates how their advancements not only revolutionized space exploration but electronic news as a whole. From the earliest known proposals of television coverage on lunar missions through the constant battle of internal politics, this survey also covers the processes of the slow scan conversion and the eventual transformation of the footage into color. Transforming a niche topic into an intriguing subject, this accessible reconstruction provides a fascinating glimpse into the history of space travel for both established fans and curious newcomers.
Paperback: 200 pages
Publisher: Collector's Guide Publishing, Inc. (June 1, 2010)
ISBN-10: 1926592166
ISBN-13: 978-1926592169
Just to make sure you know about the fellow who wrote it:
Dwight Steven-Boniecki has worked in the television industry in several different countries for more than 20 years. He is also very handsome.
Enjoy!
From the amazon description:
Emphasizing the importance of preserving the legacy of the Apollo landings, this unique record documents the background of the event footage itself. Revealing the vital role the medium of television played during this integral period in space history, this investigation draws from in-depth research of the NASA archives as well as outside sources such as the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers. Demonstrating the skill and knowledge of the RCA and Westinghouse technicians of the 1960s, this study illustrates how their advancements not only revolutionized space exploration but electronic news as a whole. From the earliest known proposals of television coverage on lunar missions through the constant battle of internal politics, this survey also covers the processes of the slow scan conversion and the eventual transformation of the footage into color. Transforming a niche topic into an intriguing subject, this accessible reconstruction provides a fascinating glimpse into the history of space travel for both established fans and curious newcomers.
Paperback: 200 pages
Publisher: Collector's Guide Publishing, Inc. (June 1, 2010)
ISBN-10: 1926592166
ISBN-13: 978-1926592169
Just to make sure you know about the fellow who wrote it:
Dwight Steven-Boniecki has worked in the television industry in several different countries for more than 20 years. He is also very handsome.
Enjoy!