Video Systems in an IT Environment

Contents

Acknowledgments

Introduction

1         Networked Media in an IT Environment

1.0      Introduction

1.1      What Is Networked Media?

1.2      Motivation Toward Networked Media

1.2.1   Force #1: Network Infrastructure and Bandwidth

1.2.2   Force #2: CPU Compute Power

1.2.3   Force #3: Storage Density, Bandwidth, and Power

1.2.4   Force #4: IT Systems Manageability

1.2.5   Force #5: Software Architectures

1.2.6   Force #6: Interoperability

1.2.7   Force #7: User Application Functionality

1.2.8   Force #8: Reliability and Scalability

1.2.9   The Eight Forces: A Conclusion

1.3      Three Fundamental Methods of Moving AV Data

1.4      Issues with System-Wide Timing

1.5      Can ‘IT’ Meet the Demands of A/V Workflows?

1.6      Advantages and ...