brevard public schools recommended video production studio design

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BREVARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS RECOMMENDED VIDEO PRODUCTION STUDIO

DESIGN STANDARD

Date: 5/26/07

Written By: Bill Davis, Chief Engineer, PE, EC, CTS Jerry Nuckolls, Systems Designer, CTS


5/29/2007 Ph: 321-722-3522, Fax: 321-722-5822, www.imAVL.com Pg 2

Objective This document provides a video production studio design standard for Brevard County Elementary, Middle and High Schools, such that the design standard will enable commonality of requirements, functionality and equipment across the schools. Standard and enhanced studio designs are defined at the Elementary, Middle and High School levels to provide flexibly with respect to budget and functionality. Class size, facility size, floor plan, equipment and budget are also defined. This design standard is not manufacturer-specific thus will serve as a design baseline as equipment and technology continues to evolve. These standards are to be used as a guide for new construction. They may be modified as necessary for renovations/remodels of existing schools. �

The information presented herein is based upon video production studio industry standards in addition to interviews with the School Board of Brevard County administrative and teaching staff as defined below:

School Interviewee Date of Interview

Studio Size (sq ft)

Approx Studio Cost

Sunrise Elem Barry Pichard, Principle

12/12/06 800 $30K

Mims Elem Priscilla Reams, Principle

1/12/07 250 $5K

Coquina Elem Mike Jones, Production Studio Instructor

1/12/07 500 $5K

Gardendale Elem Sara DaSillva, Production Studio Instructor

1/24/07 750 $30K

Edgewood HS Kim Brown, Production Studio Instructor

12/1/06

1400 $160K

Viera HS Liz Sivco, Production Studio Instructor

12/1/06 2000 $160K

K-12 District Scott Carrico, TV Station Mngr.

12/8/06 – 5/25/07 N/A N/A

K-12 District Dane Theodore, Director, Planning/Project Mngmt

12/8/06 – 5/25/07 N/A N/A

K-12 District Dee Avvampato, CTE Recourse Teacher

12/8/06 – 5/25/07 N/A N/A

K-12 District Margaret Lewis Educational Tech Director

4/16/07 N/A N/A

K-12 District Sharon Reynolds Media Specialist

4/16/07, 5/1/07 N/A N/A

K-12 District David Baldaia CTE Resource Teacher

4/16/07 N/A N/A

K-12 District Brenda Blackburn Curric. & Instruc.

4/24/07 N/A N/A

K-12 District Walter Christie Secondary Programs

4/24/07 N/A N/A

K-12 District Lynn Spadaccini Elementary Programs

4/24/07 N/A N/A



2.0 Facility Needs and Requirements Video production studio needs and requirements vary depending upon grade level as defined below. 2.1 Elementary School Video Production Studio

− Support Morning Announcements o Pledge of Allegiance o School News

� Awards/Recognitions � Events � Special Announcements

o Weather o Sign Off

− Support the Educational Process – (integrates all area of academia) o Reading, writing and vocabulary (scripts for announcements) o Science outreach (video, light and sound/acoustics theory and interaction

the studio experience) o Technology (audio, video, and lighting hardware and software in reference

to real world applications) − District Production Support (3- 4 times a year)

o Annual news segment o Employee and Volunteer of the year.

2.2 Middle School Video Production Studio − Same as Elementary plus the added requirements listed below.

o Academic required curriculum with testing and grade scoring o Hands on training o Recording production for state and national events o Support JV Sports program o Standard Curriculum – Media Technology 1 – 3

2.3 High School Video Production Studio − Same as Elementary and Middle plus the added requirements listed below

o Support Varsity Sports o Standard Curriculum – Television Production 1 – 4



3.0 Design Standards 3.1 Design Overview Figures 1 - 3 provide a design overview of the equipment needed to support the Elementary, Middle, and High School facility needs. Estimated budgetary costs and studio size (sq-ft) are included. 3.2 Detailed Design The Design Standards Table, Figure 4, provides a detailed description of the design requirements and the equipment needed to meet the requirement. 3.3 Floor Plan The recommended floor plans for the Elementary, Middle, and High School are shown in Drawings AVL 1 – 8. Each level has a standard and enhanced layout. Summary of the square footage is listed below: School Level Sq-Ft Elementary School 900

• Studio 500 • Control Room 300 • Storage 100

Middle School 1550 • Studio 900 • Control Room 450 • Storage 120 • 1 Edit Bay 80

High School 2050 • Studio 1200 • Control Room 450 • Storage 200 • 3 Edit Bays 200

Note: At all levels the studio shall be located near the Media Center or a Computer Class Rooms.

Date: 5/29/2007Elementary School

STANDARD5 StudentsFacility Size (900 sq ft)

� Audio Mixer 300$ � Intercom (1 Channel, 3 Stations) 2,500$ � 2 - Lapel Microphones 300$ � Pipe Grid for Lights 2,000$ � Simple Lighting with Control 3,000$ � 2 - Set Camera plus Stand 3,200$ � Video Switcher with controller 6,000$ � Teleprompter 1,600$ � Computers - Teleprompter, graphics 2,000$ � DVD/Harddisk Recorder 1,500$ � Field Camera (1) 600$ � Digital Still Camera 350$ � Cables, Monitors, Racks, and Carring Cases 2,000$ � Studio Furniture (Riser and Announcer Desk) 2,000$ � Installation Labor 4,500$ � Training 500$

Budget 32,350$

ENHANCEMENTS� Keeps all features of Option 1, plus items noted below 32,350$ � Fixed Wall Mounted Green Screen 500$ � Additional Lighting 2,000$ � Additional Record/Play back Deck 1,500$ � Additional Field Camera 600$ � Add Teleprompter System 1,600$ � Add a more advanced Sound Mixer 400$ � Studio Furniture (Additional Props and backdrops) 1,000$ � Adds Wireless Mic for Field Work 1,200$ � Upgrade Intercom (2 Channel) 1,000$ � Labor 2,000$

Budget 44,150$

Figure 1: Elementary School Studio Equipment Summary and Budget

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Date: 5/29/2007Middle School

STANDARD8-10 StudentsFacility Size (1500 sq ft)

� Audio Mixer 300$ � Intercom (1 Channel, 3 Stations) 2,500$ � 2 - Lapel Microphones 300$ � Pipe Grid for Lights 2,000$ � Simple Lighting with Control 4,000$ � 2 - Set Cameras plus Tripod 3,200$ � Video Switcher with controller 6,000$ � Teleprompter 1,600$ � Computers - Teleprompter, graphics and CG 3,000$ � DVD/Harddisk Recorder 1,500$ � Field Camera (2) 2,400$ � Adds 2 Wireless Mic and 1 light kit for Field Work 2,400$ � Digital Still Camera 450$ � Cables, Monitors, Racks, and Carring Cases 3,000$ � Editing Computer 2,500$ � Studio Furniture (Riser and Announcer Desk) 2,000$ � Installation Labor 4,500$ � Training 500$

Budget 42,150$

ENHANCEMENTS� Keeps all features of Option 1, plus items noted below 42,150$ � Fixed Wall Mounted Green Screen 500$ � Additional Lighting 2,000$ � Additional Record/Play back Deck 1,500$ � Additional Field Cameras 2,400$ � 1 additional Set Camera plus Stand 1,600$ � Add Teleprompter System 1,600$ � Add a more advanced Sound Mixer 400$ � Studio Furniture (Additional Props and backdrops) 3,000$ � Upgrade Intercom (2 Channel) 1,000$ � Labor 2,000$

Budget 58,150$

Figure 2: Middle School Studio Equipment Summary and Budget

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Date: 5/29/2007

High School

STANDARD15-25 StudentsFacility Size (2000 sq ft)

� Audio System 3,000$ � 4 - Lapel Microphones 600$ � Pipe and Drape System 10,000$ � Green Screen 1,000$ � Lighting with Control 10,000$ � 3 - Set Cameras plus Tripods 15,000$ � Video Switcher 9,000$ � Teleprompter System (2 Units) 3,200$ � Computers - Teleprompter, graphics and CG 5,000$ � DVD/ Harddisk Recorder and Playback Deck 3,000$ � Intercom (1 Channel, 3 stations) 2,500$ � Field Camera (5) + Tripods 4,000$ � Adds 2 Wireless Mics and 2 light kit for Field Work 3,000$ � Cables, Monitors, Racks, and Patchbay 4,000$ � Install Labor 6,000$ � Control Console and furniture 5,000$ � Studio Furniture (Riser) 2,000$ � PreMade News Set 3,000$ � Training 1,000$

Budget 90,300$

ENHANCEMENTS� Keeps all features of Option 1, plus items noted below 90,300$ � Additional Lighting 3,000$ � Additional Telemprompter Feed 1,600$ � Additional Playback Deck 1,500$ � Additional Field Cameras (2) + Tripods 1,600$ � Add Teleprompter System 1,600$ � Add a more advanced Sound Mixer 1,500$ � 2 additional Lapel Microphones and 2 Utility Mics 600$ � Audio Processing Devices 1,000$ � Upgrade Switcher 6,000$ � Add external CG capability 3,000$ � Adds Wireless Mic for Field Work 1,200$ � Upgrade Intercom (2 Channel) 1,500$ � Upgrade Studio Furniture 3,000$

Budget 117,400$

Figure 3: High School Studio Equipment Summary and Budget

FIGURE 4 - STUDIO CONFIGURATION WORKSHEETIM SOLUTIONS (321)-722-35222801 S. HARBOR CITY BLVD

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REV DATE: 4/5/2007REV NUMBER: Rev3

EXPECTED USERS 5 10 15 20 25 28STUDIO SIZE (SQ-FT) 700 1000 2000 2500 3500 5000LIST PRICE (APPX) $25K $40K $50K $90K $120K $220K

VIDEOMULTI-SOURCE VIDEO SWITCHING WITH PROGRAM AND PREVIEW BUS

X X X X X X R ALLOWS AN OPERATOR TO PROPERLY PRODUCE VIDEO MATERIAL FOR NEWSCASTS, SPECIAL EVENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS ETC.

SOFTWARE CONTROLLED SWITCHER

1 1 1 1 1 E COMPUTER BASED SWITCHING SYSTEMS LOWER COST

TRADITIONAL HARDWARE SWITCHER

1 1 1 E INCREASES RELIABILITY AND TEACHES PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTION

VIDEO INPUT CAPACITY 4 4 4 8 8 16 R ALLOWS FOR MULTI-SOURCE PRODUCTIONS

VIDEO CONSOLE INPUT SWITCHING BUTTONS 4 4 4 8 8 8 R

ALLOWS EASY SWITCHING FOR NEW USERS AS OPPOSED TO "BANKED" SWITCHING. CTE SCHOOL MAY NEED BANKED SWITCHING DUE TO PHYSICAL AVAILABLE SPACE VERSE CONSOLE SIZE.

INTERNAL CHARACTER GENERATOR (CG)

X X X X R USES A SOFTWARE BASED CHARACTER GENERATOR SYSTEM FOR POST EDITING

EXTERNAL CG X X X R REQUIRES VIDEO SWITCHING DEVICE WITH KEYING CAPABILITY

EXTERNAL CG HARDWARE 1 1 2 E REQUIRES VIDEO MIXING CONSOLE WITH KEYING CAPABILITY

CHROMA KEY X X X X X X R SHALL BE INTEGRAL IN THE VIDEO SWITCH.

PROGRAM/PREVIEW MONITORING X X X X X X R ABILITY TO LOOK AT LIVE AND 'NEXT UP' VIDEO

QTY OF PROGRAM/PREVIEW MONITORS

2 2 2 2 4 6 E ALLOWS MULTIPLE LOCATIONS FOR MONITORING

ON BOARD CAMERA PREVIEW X X X X X X R ALLOWS CAMERA OPERATOR TO VIEW THEIR CAMERA OUTPUT ON A DISPLAY. NOT FACILITATED BY AN EYE PIECE.

EXTERNAL CAMERA MONITORS 3 8 16 E USES INDIVIDUAL MONITORS FOR EACH VIDEO SOURCE - Example 4 3" displays in a 19" rack space

INTERNAL SYNC X X X X X X R SYSTEM USES A FRAME BUFFER TO SYNC SOURCES

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EXTERNAL SYNC X X R SOURCES ARE SYNCED FOR ALL POSSIBLE DEVICES ELIMINATING FRAME BUFFER FROM SYNC-ABLE SOURCES

SYNC GENERATOR 1 1 E ALLOWS SOURCES TO BE FRAME SYNCED FOR FRAME ACCURATE VIDEO SWITCHING

COMPOSITE RECORD X X X X X X R LOWEST VIDEO QUALITY

SVIDEO RECORD X X X X X X R MEDIUM GRADE VIDEO QUALITY

COMPONENT RECORD X X X R HIGHEST VIDEO QUALITY OVER SHORT DISTANCES

SDI SD RECORD X R HIGHEST VIDEO QUALITY WITH NTSC STANDARD SIGNALS

SDI HD RECORD X R HIGH DEFINITION VIDEO QUALITY

VTR RECORDER 1 1 1 1 1 1 E VIDEO TAPE RECORDER FOR RECORDING

VTR PLAYER AS INPUT SOURCE 1 1 1 1 1 2 E VIDEO TAPE PLAYER FOR ROLL IN

DVD RECORDER 1 1 1 1 1 1 E DVD'S ARE A SIMPLE AND COMMON FORMAT FOR ALL APPLICATIONS

DVD PLAYER AS INPUT SOURCE 1 1 1 E ALLOWS VIDEO INPUT FOR ROLL IN

HARD DISK (HDD) RECORDER 1 1 E ELIMINATES TAPE STOCK AND ALLOWS FILE TRANSFER TO NLE.

HDD INPUT SOURCE 1 E ALLOWS VIDEO INPUT FOR ROLL IN

DVR RECORD 1 E NO NEED FOR TAPE STOCK WITH A DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER. THIS IS A STAND ALONE RECORDER NOT ATTACHED TO A PC

DVR TRANSFER DECK 1 E ALLOWS VIDEO INPUT FOR ROLL IN. THIS IS A STAND ALONE RECORDER NOT ATTACHED TO A PC

DATA BACKUP SYSTEM (RAID 1) X X X X X X R ARCHIVE/MEDIA BACKUP

CAMERA GRADE (CONSUMER) 1 2 E BASIC HANDHELD VIDEO CAMERA


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CAMERA GRADE (PRO/PORTABLE) 2 3 E INCREASES LENS QUALITY AND ERGONOMICS

CAMERA GRADE (PRO) 3 4 E HIGH QUALITY LENS, ADJUSTABLE EXPOSURE, SYNC PROCESSING

FIELD CAMERAS 1 1 3 5 7 10 EALLOWS PORTABLE VIDEO FROM OTHER LOCATIONS INTO SYSTEM. THERE SHALL BE 1 CAMERA FOR EVERY 2-3 STUDENTS EXCEPT FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

SIGNAL GENERATOR 1 1 1 E ALLOWS FOR BROADCAST STANDARD CALIBRATION

EXTERNAL PC INPUT 1 1 1 1 1 1 E ALLOWS COMPUTER BASED ANIMATION AND SLIDES

EXTERNAL MATRIX ROUTER 1 E ALLOWS ANY INPUT TO BE DYNAMICALLY CONFIGURED FOR A DIFFERENT SOURCE

VIDEO PATCH PANEL X X X X R ALLOWS FOR EASY RE-CONFIGURATION OF INPUTS AND OUTPUTS

WAVEFORM/VECTORSCOPE 1 2 E MONITORS SIGNAL QUALITY

GPS CLOCK 1 1 E SYSTEM TIMING

COUNTDOWN TIMER X X R ALLOWS TECH DIRECTOR TO KEEP TRACK OF TAKES


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AUDIO

AUDIO MONITORING X X X X X X R ALLOWS PRODUCTION STAFF TO MONITOR AUDIO

BASIC AUDIO MONITORING 2 2 2 E SMALL UTILITY AUDIO MONITOR

ADVANCED AUDIO MONITORING 2 2 4 E (2 FOR CONTROL ROOM AND 2 FOR EDIT MACHINE) STUDIO QUALITY FLAT RESPONSE (70-18khz +- 3dB) MONITOR

EXTERNAL AUDIO (CHANNELS) 8 8 8 16 24 E MIXER SIZE - ADDS MORE ADVANCED TREATMENT OF AUDIO

AUDIO PROCESSING 1 1 E ALLOWS FOR COMPRESSION, ADVANCED EQ, GATING AND AUTO LEVELING AND DELAY TO ENSURE A HIGHER QUALITY RECORDING

LAPEL MICS 2 4 4 6 6 6 E ENHANCES AVAILABLE AUDIO PRODUCTION SCENARIOS

UTILITY MICS 2 4 6 E ENHANCES AVAILABLE AUDIO PRODUCTION SCENARIOS

RECORDING MICS 2 E ENABLES HIGH QUALITY VOCAL BOOTH OVERDUBS

WIRELESS MIC SYSTEM 1 1 1 1 1 2 E THE WIRELESS SYSTEM SHALL INCORPORATE A LAPEL TRANSMITTER THAT CAN BE CHANGED TO A HANDHELD TRANSMITTER.

COMM SYSTEM (CHANNEL COUNT) 1 1 1 1 1 2 E ALLOWS COMMUNICATION THROUGH HEADSETS

COMM SYSTEM (HEADSET COUNT PLUS CONTROL ROOM MONITOR)

3 4 4 5 5 6 E ALLOWS COMMUNICATION THROUGH HEADSETS

MULTITRACK AUDIO RECORDING SUITE

1 E INTRODUCES HIGH QUALITY AUDIO PRODUCTION TO THE SCHOOL SYSTEMS


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STUDIO EQUIPMENT

SUPPORT HARDWARE X X X X X X R TRIPODS, GRIP KITS ETC. DIFFERENT LEVELS BASED ON NEEDS

TELEPROMPTER 1 2 2 2 2 3 E ALLOWS TALENT TO VIEW PRE-WRITTEN MATERIAL

CCTV SYSTEM 1 E ALLOWS MONITORING OF STUDIO ACTIVITY FROM TEACHING AND OVERDUB LOCATIONS

STANDARD LIGHTING SYSTEM X X X X R ALLOWS FOR BASIC TALENT LIGHTING

STANDARD LIGHTING (DMX Fluorescent fixtures and incandescent with DMX dimmer pack and a controller)

1/0 3/3 4/4 4/4 E MINIMUM TOTAL FIXTURES (Fluorescent/Incandescent) Includes a 4 channel DMX dimmer and controller)

PROFESSIONAL LIGHTING SYSTEM X X R IMPROVES LIGHTING QUALITY TO REMOVE ALL SHADOWS

PROFESSIONAL LIGHTING (DMX Fluorescent fixtures and incandescent with architectural dimmer pack and a controller)

8/8 12/12 E MINIMUM TOTAL FIXTURES (Flourescent/Incondescent) Includes a X channel architectural dimmer and controller)

FIELD LIGHTING SYSTEM 1 1 2 2 E 3 LIGHT KIT FOR PORTABLE USE

GREEN SCREEN 1 1 1 1 1 1 E ALLOWS FOR TALENT TO BE SUPERIMPOSED ON BACKGROUND VIDEO

DRAPE SYSTEM (IFR RATING) X X X X R ALLOWS FOR PROPER LIGHTING CONTROL IN STUDIO. CTE SCHOOLS SHALL HAVE BLACK AND GRAY COLORED DRAPES.


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SCOTT CARRICO RECOMMENDATIONS

PC BASED EDITING SYSTEMS 2 2 10 18 AFFORDS 1 PC BASED EDITING STATION PER 2 STUDENTS AND 1 EDITING PC PER EDIT BAY.

EDIT BAYS 1 1 3 4 ALLOW STUDENTS AND FACULTY TO USE ALL TOOLS NECESSARY FOR CREATION IN A CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENT.

VOCAL/AUDIO BOOTH 1IMS RECOMMENDS A 16X14 SPACE TO ACCOMMODATE BOTH LARGE AND SMALL SCALE AUDIO RECORDING NEEDS. APPROPRIATE ACOUSTIC TREATMENT IS NECESSARY.

DATA / CONDUIT INFRASTRUCTURE

X X R ENSURES THAT COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY AND AV CABLING NEEDS CAN BE UPGRADED IN THE FUTURE

AV FURNITURE X X X R FURNITURE DESIGNED FOR AUDIO VIDEO USE INCREASES PRODUCTIVITY AND EASE OF USE.

PREMADE NEWS SET 1 1 1 1 1 2 E PROFESSIONAL STUDIO STAGING MAXIMIZES A PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE FOR BROADCAST PRODUCTION

ADDITIONAL INDIVIDUAL SCHOOL REQUESTS

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