System and method for real time video production and multicasting

摘要: An integrated, fully automated video production system provides a director with total control over all of the devices used to produce and broadcast show. Such include, but are not limited to, cameras, robotic pan/tilt heads, tape players recorders (VTRs), servers virtual recorders, character generators, still stores, digital disk (DVDs), audio mixers, effects (DVE), switchers, teleprompting systems. The an automation capability that allows pre-produce show, review show in advance “air time,” then, touch button, live In one embodiment, invention having processing unit communication or more devices. also records elements from following its production. can be recalled for subsequent broadcasts. Internet interface supports on-demand requests content online user selects specific. reorganizes personalize broadcast. receives executes request continuously stream download user. various supporting features enhance extend production, such as real time polling, hyperlinks related web sites, captions, like.