Fox digital tape center

The Fox Network Center in Los Angeles is the nation's first fully tapeless network master control operation. The planned system depended on a trio of cutting-edge technologies: video servers, data recorders, and gigabit data networking. Today, behind the new glass and polished steel, deco-style building, and the famous 20th Century Fox logo, the technical specifications and promising architectural renderings have become reality. In addition, the tapeless operation has proven to be quite cost effective. In this tapeless, totally file server-based broadcast playout center, video is touched once and never tinkered with again. Fox's two-and-a-half-year initiative to reengineer its facilities has resulted in a high level of operational flexibility and cost effectiveness, and the highest quality video images possible. The goal is complete flexibility in moving material concurrently from one room to another. The powerful engine driving these efficiencies is the Network Operations Digital Resource System.