VIDP 2680 Broadcast Systems Operations

Technical overview of television studio operations, transmission protocols, and live switching environments.

About this course

VIDP 2680 looks at the technology that makes live television possible. You will learn how a studio is wired, how signals move between the camera, the control room, and the transmitter, and how a technical team works together to keep a broadcast running smoothly.

The course covers the layout of a broadcast facility, the role of the technical director, and the basics of audio-video routing. You will spend most of your time in the lab operating switchers and managing signal flow for simulated live events.

Who takes this course

• Video & Broadcast Production

Credits: 3 · Hours: 60

Prerequisites

• VIDP 1520 Video Production Essentials

Learning outcomes

• Explain the architecture of a television studio and the function of core broadcast equipment.
• Operate a multi-camera switcher and routing matrix for live production.
• Configure and troubleshoot standard transmission protocols for studio-to-control room links.
• Apply safety standards when working with high-voltage broadcast gear and rigging.
• Coordinate with technical directors to execute a live broadcast run-of-show.

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