Audio and Video Fundamentals for Engineers – Technical Training

This course explains the basis of the technology used and how video and audio ‘essence’ is wrapped into computer files along with associated metadata. The techniques and technologies used to manage and store audio and video in a broadcast environment are explained along with the main mechanisms by which video and audio is transported to audiences via different delivery platforms including satellite, terrestrial, cable, IPTV and streaming.

• Engineers or technicians with a general electronics, computer science or IT background who need to be more familiar with the specific requirements of broadcast and media applications
• Almost anyone in the media technology industry who needs to build their understanding of audio and video, particularly those who are new to the industry such as apprentices and trainees
• Sales and marketing people, product managers, technical support staff, software developers and broadcast operational staff IT staff or Broadcast engineers and technicians requiring a refresher course in the fundamentals of audio and video

• Module 1 - Broadcast Systems
• Module 2 - Video Technology
• Module 3 - Audio Technology and Compression
• Module 4 - TV Standards
• Module 5 - Video Compression
• Module 6 - Synchronisation & Standards Conversion
• Module 7 - Audio and Video over IP
• Module 8 - Storage Technology