Book Description
Audio/Video (AV) systems and Information Technology (IT) have collided. IT is being leveraged to create compelling networked media and file-based workflows. Video Systems in an IT Environment has helped thousands of professionals in broadcast, post and other media disciplines to understand the key aspects the AV/IT "tapeless? convergence. World-renowned educator and speaker Al Kovalick adds his conversational and witty style to this text making the book an enjoyable learning experience.
Now in its second edition, this book includes: basics of networked media, storage systems for AV, MXF and other file formats, Web services and SOA, software platforms, 14 methods for high availability design, element management, security, AV technology, transition issues, real-world case studies and much more. Each chapter weaves together IT and AV techniques providing the reader with actionable information on the issues, best practices, processes and principles of seamless AV/IT systems integration.
Table of Contents
- Cover
- Halftitle
- Title
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Contents
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction
- 1. Networked Media in an IT Environment
- 2. The Basics of Professional Networked Media
- 3A. Storage System Basics
- 3B. Storage Access Methods
- 4. Software Technology for A/V Systems
- 5. Reliability and Scalability Methods
- 6. Networking Basics for A/V
- 7. Media Systems Integration
- 8. Security for Networked A/V Systems
- 9. Systems Management and Monitoring
- 10. The Transition to IT: Issues and Case Studies
- 11. A Review of A/V Basics
- Appendix A. Fast Shortcuts for Computing 2N
- Appendix B. Achieving Frame Accuracy in a Non-Frame Accurate World
- Appendix C. Grid, Cluster, Utility, and Symmetric Multiprocessing Computing
- Appendix D. The Information Flood—One Zettabyte of Data
- Appendix E. 8B/10B Line Coding
- Appendix F. Digital Hierarchies
- Appendix G. 270 Million—A Magic Number in Digital Video
- Appendix H. A Novel A/V Storage System
- Appendix I. Is It Rabbits Multiplying or Is It Streaming?
- Appendix J. How to Evaluate a Video Server
- Appendix K. Blade Servers
- Appendix L. Solid State Discs Set Off Flash Flood
- Appendix M. Will Ethernet Switches Ever Replace Traditional Video Routers?
- A Glossary of AV/IT Terms
- Index