Screens Producing & Media Operations: Advanced Practice for Media Server and Video Content Preparation

Screens Producing & Media Operations: Advanced Practice for Media Server and Video Content Preparation

<P>Media servers have established themselves as the dominant video playback tool for live events; however, the practice of delivering content to these systems and the structure of the media operations team is still evolving. </P> <P>This book outlines a workflow for video content delivery and describes team communication that can be applied to any entertainment production including: television specials, concert touring, corporate events, theater, as well as special events, film, large audience marketing events, and multi-screen permanent installations. This workflow is hardware and software independent, designed to evolve with future technologies as they become established in the field of multi-screen production, and has been proven professionally by the author and her peers over a decade of productions. </P> <P>The methodology presented will provide insights beneficial to students and current practitioners of media server technology, screens producers, and video content developers. Using real world examples of internationally recognized productions, a foundation is laid for best practices in Media Operations.</P> <P>Additional content, including full-color versions of the images inside the book, is available online.</P>