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Author Kovalick, Al.

Title Video systems in an IT environment : the basics of networked media and file-based workflows / Al Kovalick
Edition 2nd ed
Published Amsterdam ; Boston : Focal Press/Elsevier, ©2009

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Description 1 online resource (xiii, 497 pages) : illustrations
Contents 1. Networked Media in an IT Environment -- 2. The Basics of Professional Networked Media -- 3A. Storage Systems Basics -- 3B. Storage Access Methods -- 4. Software Technology for AV Systems -- 5. Reliability and Scalability Methods -- 6. Networking Basics for AV -- 7. Media Systems Integration -- 8. Security for Networked AV Systems -- 9. Systems Management and Monitoring -- 10. The Transition to IT -- 11. The Review of AV Basics
Summary 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. .This updated edition contains: 40 new and updated figures, expanded sections on SOA and Web services, storage systems updates, workflow essentials, data center virtualization, protocol and standards updates, an expanded three plane integration model and much more. .Packed with over 235 illustrations .Supported with 13 Appendixes covering interesting and diverse topics and an updated glossary of AV/IT terms
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Notes Print version record
Subject Digital video.
Multimedia systems.
Digital media.
COMPUTERS -- Digital Media -- General.
COMPUTERS -- Web -- User Generated Content.
COMPUTERS -- Interactive & Multimedia.
COMPUTERS -- Web -- Site Design.
Digital media
Digital video
Multimedia systems
Form Electronic book
LC no. 2008046261
ISBN 9780080927879
0080927874