National Association of Broadcasters Engineering Handbook, 10th Edition

CHAPTER 5.1 Planning a Video Production Facility

RALPH S. BLACKMAN

Rees Associates Inc., Dallas, Texas

INTRODUCTION

This chapter is intended to give a brief overview of key steps that must be considered when planning the construction or renovation of a video broadcast or production facility, taking account of some of the changes that the introduction of digital equipment and systems has brought about. This is not intended to be an all-inclusive approach, but it gives enough scope and guidance to the broadcast engineer to understand the principles involved. For anything but the smallest projects, it is suggested that specialist design professionals, who deal with these facilities on a daily basis, should be employed to help ensure the success ...