An Audiovisual Producer/User's View of Videodisc Technology

Abstract

Brigham Young University, associated with the Mormon Church, is one of the world's largest users and producers of audiovisual materials. In recent years, the University has been adopting such new information technology as multichannel interactive cable television, computer-aided instruction and audio- and videotape to supplement its live and filmed instruction. Recent developments in videodisc technology are being watched with great interest in hopes of finding ways to reduce both the bulk of audiovisual materials and the costs of storing and transmitting information. A consensus of cost estimates — comparing videodisc with other media — is given.