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Santo Tomas Professional Institute

CUSTOMERSanto Tomas Professional Institute Chilewwwsantotomascl

CHALLENGESUpgrade to high definition while providing students a professional working environment with the same broadcast equipment being used throughout Chile

SOLUTIONProduction solutions including six LDX 80 Flex software-upgradable cameras Karrera K-Frame S-series switcher with two 2 ME control panels two Kaleido-X16 multiviewers two T2 iDDRs and Densiteacute modular interfaces

BENEFITSIn addition to using equipment found in broadcast and productions facilities throughout Chile the Institute is also a Grass Valley Authorized Service Provider with its instructors certified by Grass Valley

Challenges

ldquoAfter looking at multiple vendors and evaluating our options we chose Grass Valley for the outstanding quality and reputation they bring to the tablerdquo said Dariacuteo ldquoAlso the opportunity to form a true partnership was a major factor We look forward to a long and mutually beneficial relationshiprdquo

The two studios at the Santiago headquarters are fully equipped with Grass Valley equipment including six LDX 80 Flex cameras one Karrera K-Frame S-series switcher with two control panels two Kaleido-X16 multiviewers and Densiteacute modular interfaces Systems integrator VGL in Chile performed the installation and will provide ongoing service as required

The selection of Grass Valley LDX cameras was based on two factors The LDX 80 Flex allows software updates that others did not offer and most TV stations in Chile are already equipped with LDX cameras

ldquoMost TV stations in Chile are working with Grass Valleyrsquos LDX 80 Series cameras In that sense we are convinced that we must train students with equipment as close as possible to what is being used in the workplacerdquo explained Dariacuteo ldquoThe total production solution provides a streamlined and efficient workflow using equipment found in the field today making this the ideal learning environmentrdquo

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Background

Santo Tomas Professional Institute is located in 19 cities throughout Chile with 14 university campuses and 22 colleges and vocational training centers In its communications program more than 1000 students across three campuses mdash Santiago Talca and Concepcioacuten mdash are learning and practicing broadcast technology Student training includes mastery of digital technology production equipment and operating systems such as camera management lighting sound and post production

Most recently Grass Valley a Belden Brand and the Institute developed a partnership agreement to ensure that the students receive the best possible education and training

ldquoWe train professionals in media and in that sense they should reach TV channels or production houses with highly relevant knowledge about the production techniques workflows and advances in technologyrdquo said Dariacuteo Cuesta Cristoacutebal National Director Communications Area Santo Tomas Professional Institute

With two modern fully equipped studios at the Santiago campus students are able to enter the field of Digital Audiovisual Communications with experience using the latest production solutions from Grass Valley The two studios feature a full range of state-of-the-art technology and enabled the Santo Tomas Professional Institute to become an ASPmdasha Grass Valley Authorized Service Provider mdash for its students providing the necessary synergy between theory and the practice

The Institute is very active with advances within the industry It participates in the TECNE local trade show where the academic and industrial mix fulfills key roles in the Chilean market and they are also regulars at NAB

ldquoBeing able to provide services to broad-casters is just beginning and is now pos-sible thanks to the agreement with Grass Valley Our students are trained on Grass Valley equipment and our instructors are Grass Valley certified which means they can operate the equipment to achieve the highest quality productionsrdquo

Dariacuteo Cuesta Cristoacutebal National Director Communications Area Santo Tomas Professional Institute

CASE STUDY SANTO TOMAS PROFESSIONAL INSTITUTE

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The Partnership

ldquoWhen we migrated from standard definition to high definition we evaluated multiple vendor offers We felt only Grass Valley could provide us with the ability to keep our students on top of advancing technology Personally Grass Valley has always been the priority vendor because I know their equipment is of the highest quality especially with their switchers and camerasrdquo said Dariacuteo

The newest agreement with Grass Valley goes beyond supplying equipment to the Institute mdash it includes serving as an advanced training facility for the next generation of broadcast professionals in Chile Additionally Santo Tomas Professional Institute will host Grass Valley customers and prospects for equipment demonstrations on a regular basis

Dariacuteo added that this was not a simple conversation in which decisions were taken lightly It was hard work to reach an agreement that would benefit all parties involved directly or indirectly One of the aspects that influenced the final decision was the added value that benefits students

ldquoTo us this is a partnership that will provide us with the latest equipment and access to all of the updates to keep us on the leading edge of technology mdash this is essential for our studentsrdquo

ldquoGrass Valley also offered us the opportunity to become an ASP in Chile This allows the Institute people working in the industry and our students to become industry certified And students that pass the test for operating video and audio can opt for a certification We anticipate we will be able to certify about 50 to 70 students each year mdash helping them hit the market with an advantage over their competitorsrdquo Dariacuteo said

The institute has similar agreements with other companies and they are in fact the only institution certified by Avid for Pro Tools and Media Composer in Chile

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Looking Towards the Future

The agreement between the Institute and Grass Valley allows the extension of the relationship over time At the Talca campus the HD workflow is all Grass Valley with a 2 ME Kayak HD switcher but in Concepcioacuten the system is still SD mdash that upgrade is the Institutersquos challenge within the next two years

The new system at Santiago is already making a major impact with students and broadcasters alike The Institute will soon be able to provide its production services to TV stations and producers and is already receiving requests for production services In fact before the Americarsquos Cup the Institute was visited by two Argentinean channels to see first-hand the new facility and the expertise of the staff and students

ldquoWersquore just beginning to be able to provide services to broadcasters all thanks to the agreement with Grass Valley Our students are trained on Grass Valley equipment and our instructors are Grass Valley certified which means they can operate the equipment to achieve the highest quality productionsrdquo

ldquoGrass Valley also offered us the opportunity to become an ASP mdash Grass Valley Authorized Service Provider in Chile This will allow the Institute people working in the industry and our students to become industry certified And students that pass the test for operating video and audio can opt for a certification We anticipate we will be able to certify about 50 to 70 students each year mdash helping them hit the market with an advantage over their competitorsrdquo


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Challenges

ldquoAfter looking at multiple vendors and evaluating our options we chose Grass Valley for the outstanding quality and reputation they bring to the tablerdquo said Dariacuteo ldquoAlso the opportunity to form a true partnership was a major factor We look forward to a long and mutually beneficial relationshiprdquo

The two studios at the Santiago headquarters are fully equipped with Grass Valley equipment including six LDX 80 Flex cameras one Karrera K-Frame S-series switcher with two control panels two Kaleido-X16 multiviewers and Densiteacute modular interfaces Systems integrator VGL in Chile performed the installation and will provide ongoing service as required

The selection of Grass Valley LDX cameras was based on two factors The LDX 80 Flex allows software updates that others did not offer and most TV stations in Chile are already equipped with LDX cameras

ldquoMost TV stations in Chile are working with Grass Valleyrsquos LDX 80 Series cameras In that sense we are convinced that we must train students with equipment as close as possible to what is being used in the workplacerdquo explained Dariacuteo ldquoThe total production solution provides a streamlined and efficient workflow using equipment found in the field today making this the ideal learning environmentrdquo

2wwwgrassvalleycom

Background

Santo Tomas Professional Institute is located in 19 cities throughout Chile with 14 university campuses and 22 colleges and vocational training centers In its communications program more than 1000 students across three campuses mdash Santiago Talca and Concepcioacuten mdash are learning and practicing broadcast technology Student training includes mastery of digital technology production equipment and operating systems such as camera management lighting sound and post production

Most recently Grass Valley a Belden Brand and the Institute developed a partnership agreement to ensure that the students receive the best possible education and training

ldquoWe train professionals in media and in that sense they should reach TV channels or production houses with highly relevant knowledge about the production techniques workflows and advances in technologyrdquo said Dariacuteo Cuesta Cristoacutebal National Director Communications Area Santo Tomas Professional Institute

With two modern fully equipped studios at the Santiago campus students are able to enter the field of Digital Audiovisual Communications with experience using the latest production solutions from Grass Valley The two studios feature a full range of state-of-the-art technology and enabled the Santo Tomas Professional Institute to become an ASPmdasha Grass Valley Authorized Service Provider mdash for its students providing the necessary synergy between theory and the practice

The Institute is very active with advances within the industry It participates in the TECNE local trade show where the academic and industrial mix fulfills key roles in the Chilean market and they are also regulars at NAB

ldquoBeing able to provide services to broad-casters is just beginning and is now pos-sible thanks to the agreement with Grass Valley Our students are trained on Grass Valley equipment and our instructors are Grass Valley certified which means they can operate the equipment to achieve the highest quality productionsrdquo



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