DPT VIDBlog

All in all a pretty decent breakdown of digital video. The section on mini dv tape dos and donts in very important. Also goes somewhat in depth about fields and resoultion as well as good comparisons with 8mm and vhs.
 

very informative. Terms you're unsure of? Check out this link:

http://ali.apple.com/ali_sites/adccvj/glossary.shtml
 

http://scnc.misd.k12.mi.us/technology/dig-video.html
 

This is a very good eplanation of digital video, especially for beginners (like me). The in-depthness of the sections is very helpful. I think it is a very good resource site overall.