Sydney – Videocraft recently completed installation and integration of a 3-camera training studio and 3-camera OB van system for the School of Communication Arts at University of Western Sydney (UWS).

The convergent media facility project was particularly complex and challenging for a number of reasons. “There were a number of complex logistical and technical considerations that needed to be addressed,” explained Videocraft state manager Andy Liell.

“The first being the integration of UWS’ existing equipment into what was a major new facility and OB van. It was also a key requirement of UWS that we make their training facility as close to a real broadcast environment as possible,” Liell said.

The project was split into several parts, the studio’s technical control room (for lighting, camera balance and audio), vision control room, green screen and studio area and OB van. Central to the vision control room is a Sony DVS9000 switcher recommended by Videocraft.

The system also includes Codan Broadcast routing switchers and peripherals, a Chyron Micro X Character Generator, a Yamaha DM1000 digital audio console, Tektronix test equipment, Miller tripods and an RTS intercom system.

“This is the largest project of its kind that we have ever undertaken,” said School of Communication Arts facilities co-ordinator Sue Powell. “Both studio and OB van courses have been designed to help students in the real world not just a training environment,” she added.

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