Glossary of Terms
Audio non linear editing - disk based audio editing
CAD - Computer Aided Design
Central Apparatus Room - the room that houses all the core equipment for a facility
Flyaway - Portable flight cased television production system
Ingest - acquisition of various media types into the automation workflow
Master control room - hub for control of incoming and outgoing circuits
Media Server - storage for ingested media for playout
Media Workflow - A way of managing media from ingest to playout and archive
NLE/Non linear editing - disk based editing
Outside Broadcast - any broadcast from a non purpose-built location
Production Control Room - Control areas for production staff to create TV programmes
Proposal - Response to a RFP (request for proposal)
RFP - request for proposal detailing clients requirements
Software Automation - software control of media and broadcast hardware to achieve efficient media workflow
Tape duplication - making copies of tape based media
Tender - an offer made in writing by one party to another to execute certain work, supply certain commodities, etc., at a given cost; bid.
Tender - support vehicle for an outside broadcast unit carrying additional kit, cable etc
Vision Control - Camera Control Area