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Video Systems in an IT Environment, 2nd Edition

Author Al Kovalick
Release Date: 2013/07/01
ISBN: 9780240810423
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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

  1. Cover
  2. Halftitle
  3. Title
  4. Copyright
  5. Dedication
  6. Contents
  7. Acknowledgments
  8. Introduction
  9. 1. Networked Media in an IT Environment
  10. 2. The Basics of Professional Networked Media
  11. 3A. Storage System Basics
  12. 3B. Storage Access Methods
  13. 4. Software Technology for A/V Systems
  14. 5. Reliability and Scalability Methods
  15. 6. Networking Basics for A/V
  16. 7. Media Systems Integration
  17. 8. Security for Networked A/V Systems
  18. 9. Systems Management and Monitoring
  19. 10. The Transition to IT: Issues and Case Studies
  20. 11. A Review of A/V Basics
  21. Appendix A. Fast Shortcuts for Computing 2N
  22. Appendix B. Achieving Frame Accuracy in a Non-Frame Accurate World
  23. Appendix C. Grid, Cluster, Utility, and Symmetric Multiprocessing Computing
  24. Appendix D. The Information Flood—One Zettabyte of Data
  25. Appendix E. 8B/10B Line Coding
  26. Appendix F. Digital Hierarchies
  27. Appendix G. 270 Million—A Magic Number in Digital Video
  28. Appendix H. A Novel A/V Storage System
  29. Appendix I. Is It Rabbits Multiplying or Is It Streaming?
  30. Appendix J. How to Evaluate a Video Server
  31. Appendix K. Blade Servers
  32. Appendix L. Solid State Discs Set Off Flash Flood
  33. Appendix M. Will Ethernet Switches Ever Replace Traditional Video Routers?
  34. A Glossary of AV/IT Terms
  35. Index
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