Thomson Grass Valley Ignite Multicast Market Opportunity: Technology and System for Live Production & Business Case

The winners in the toughest ratings fight have one thing in common: Thomson Grass Valley™ multiformat and HD digital news production systems.

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Thomson Grass Valley Ignite Multicast Market Opportunity: Technology and System for Live Production & Business Case


September 18, 2006

This white paper is available here as an Adobe PDF document. The file size is 3.1 megs. Download the PDF document. Table of Contents Executive Summary Overview Digital Television Multicasting Defined Market Competitive Threats from New Media & Distribution Platforms The Broadcast Multicast Applications Opportunity Cost Impact of Multicasting Producing Locally Originated Live Production Cost Effectively Live Production Control Room Automation Defined How it Works Workflow Requirements Newsroom Computer Systems Digital News Production Graphics Automation Multi-Distribution & Interactive Services The Planning & Implementation Process Establishing the Product and Service Requirements & Staffing Design, Integration, Project Management & Commissioning Training Basic Training Event Library Planning & Building Show Shadowing Rehearsals with On-Air Talent Launch & Review The Business Case for Multicasting Application Specific Production Staffing, Shifts & Salaries by DMA The Budget: Solution Costs - System, Project Management, Training & Service Level Agreement Annual Expenses 3rd, 4th & 5th Year ROI: Payback, Net Present Value & Internal Rate of Return Conclusion Appendix II: NAB Survey Results, June 2005