Abstract :
This paper describes how electrical engineers with the skill to handle interactive TV and integrated media are in high demand. It describes how entertainment industry work has more to do with traditional engineering and computer programming than with, say, computer graphics or multimedia. A knowledge of network management, TCP/IP protocols, and servers, switchers, and routers comes in handy. Familiarity with set-top box technology is also key
Keywords :
computer network management; electrical engineering; entertainment; interactive television; programming; TCP/IP protocols; computer network management; computer programming; electrical engineers; integrated media; interactive TV; routers; servers; switchers; Concurrent computing; Grid computing; Internet; Motion pictures; Pain; Personal digital assistants; Portable computers; Production; TV; World Wide Web;