Centralized Broadcast Operations

"Centralized Broadcast Operations" will contain system level technology details and will review the role of emerging technologies intended to make sharing of content more automatic, including MXF (Material Exchange Format, SMPTE 377-394). The case studies will be a reference when planning centralized operations. The book will discuss the experiences of broadcasters who have attempted centralization, including the challenges with staff, technology and economics which they faced. Illustrations will show how interconnection might be done in a high level schematic fashion. References to relevant technologies and studies in both commercial and public broadcasting will be included. The key features are: contains a planning guide to point to the important issues which must be reviewed; describes opportunities for cost savings; discusses centralcasting models differences and benefits and illustrates case studies of organizations and their implementation; and is written by well-respected industry professional, John A. Luff, who has 39 years of experience in broadcasting, post production, facilities management, remote production, project management, technical consulting and system design.