University of Maryland Television, the nonprofit, educational cable television channel for the University of Maryland, purchased Mobile Studios portable live video production system, the MS7HD, featuring FOR-As HVS-500HS HANABI 1 M/E HD switcher.
The fully integrated system simplifies live field production, making it an ideal choice for educational environments.
Purchasing an integrated unit eliminates the guesswork involved in building a system. The components found in the MS7HD are available for individual purchase, explained Rubin. When a customer buys our integrated system, they dont have to worry about making a mistake because weve already put it together. Customers can also opt to tailor the unit to their needs with customizable options like CGs, wireless sound systems, and DVRs.
William Parker, UMTVs director of operations and engineering, said that adding the MS7HD to the broadcasting curriculum makes it possible for students to learn remote production in a hands-on setting. So far, students have used the MS7HD to shoot a behind-the-scenes documentary on a talk show program, In the Know. The local public affairs show broadcasts regularly on WJLA, Washington, DCs ABC affiliate, as a paid program.
During that production, one crew taped the show using UMTVs studio cameras, while a second crew recorded the students using four cameras connected to the MS7HD. The university plans to use that footage to promote its broadcasting program.
The most important benefit to UMTV is having a fully integrated system that is simple to train students on, but could also deliver broadcast quality, said Parker. Response from the students has been extremely positive. They fall in love with the system with their first experience.
UMTV has plans to take the unit on location to do a four-camera shoot of a jazz concert at a local club. Future projects could also include local sporting events and lectures. Our students are amazed because they receive access to a device featuring high definition at the college level, which better prepares them for future endeavors in professional broadcasting, said Parker.
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