Multichannel video server applications in TV broadcasting and post-production

As we move into the age of digital television signals, new storage technologies will play a dominant role. Video servers based on these new technologies will provide multiple access to a shared pool of television images and sounds, revolutionizing the way television programs are produced and distributed. While providing increased functionality, theses servers will greatly simplify oprerations allow a reduction in costs. This paper examines the requirements for such a server and presents a vision of the future television production and distribution environment.