By
Al Kovalick, Al Kovalick has worked in the field of hybrid AV/IT systems for the past 16 years. Currently, he is a Fellow with Avid Technology. Al
is an active speaker, educator, author and participant with industry bodies. He has presented over 50 papers at industry conferences
worldwide and holds 18 US and foreign patents. Al has a BSEE degree from San Jose State University and MSEE degree from the University
of California at Berkeley. He is a SMPTE Fellow.
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.
Audience:
Broadcast engineers, video engineers, A/V professionals, all working or about to be working with upgraded convergent IT-based media systems.
