Audio and Video Fundamentals for Engineers
Overview
This 2 day course builds your understanding of how images and sound are turned into audio and video signals then passed along the end-to-end broadcast chain from acquisition through production distribution and delivery.
Duration
Usually structured as a two-day informal presentation and discussion with an industry-expert trainer. It is possible to buy just one day and have this run as part of your company’s induction or on-boarding program. Can be custom delivered onsite with a minimum of six participants. For more information, please contact training@theiabm.org.
This course is run on demand and can be delivered at a location to suit you. Due to the bespoke nature of both the delivery and the content of these courses, please click the button below to request further information and we will be able to put together a quote based on your needs.
Who is it for?
- 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
Agenda
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.
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