HDV Last modified: Monday, March 05, 2007
Short for High Definition Video, HDV is a video format, commonly used in camcorders, that allows high-definition footage to be recorded onto standard DV tapes. HDV uses Long GOP MPEG2 compression. The HDV format includes both 720p and 1080i specifications. The HDV standard was established by Canon Inc., Sharp Corp., Sony Corp., and the Victor Company of Japan, Ltd.
•E-mail this definition to a colleague• For internet.com pages about HDV . Also check out the following links! Digital Director: HDV  HDV uses MPEG2 compression. This is far from an exciting and new technology. HDV also uses tape based media — in fact, it uses the same DV tapes used in you existing DV camcorder. The PC Technology Guide Outlines the various aspects of Digital TV and its convergence with the PC. Includes graphics, diagrams and an integrated glossary.	Home Entertainment Standards Video 1080i 720p camcorder digital audio digital video GOP HD-DVD HDTV video editing Give Us Your Feedback Shopping HDV Products Compare Products,Prices and Stores Shop by Category: Camcorders 4 Store Offers Wine 2 Store Offers Tools and Accessories 5 Store Offers Expansion Modules 12 Model Matches Other Network Devices 4 Model Matches