COURSE OVERVIEW

 80% of this course is practical sessions where participants will be engaged in a series of interactive small groups, class workshops and role-plays 

 

This course is designed to provide delegates a detailed and up-to-date overview of Broadcast Technologies & Operations – Essentials. It covers the analog and digital broadcasting; the broadcast signal types, standards, equipment essentials and workflow basics; the broadcast transmission covering over-the-air (OTA) broadcasting, cable and satellite distribution, internet streaming and IP-based broadcasting and comparison of transmission mediums; the key components of studio design, camera placements and angles and space for equipment and personnel; the studio equipment operation, lighting techniques, audio clarity and techniques for minimizing noise and distortion; the role of a floor manager and studio safety protocols; and the broadcast signal transmission, IP-based broadcasting and broadcast antennas. 

 

Further, the course will also discuss the satellite operations, role of satellite ground stations and budget calculations; the advantages of cable over traditional OTA broadcasting, fiber-optic transmission systems and challenges in maintaining cable and fiber infrastructure; the tools for signal monitoring and diagnostics, audio-video sync and detecting and resolving dropouts and artifacts; and maintaining consistent broadcast quality. 

 

 

During this interactive course, participants will learn how to prepare for live events, manage technical crew during live productions, switch between feeds and cameras and handle unexpected disruptions; the  post-production techniques, graphics and animation in broadcasting and content archiving and storage; the broadcast automation and compliance and legal considerations covering copyright laws, broadcasting regulations, advertising compliance and ethical considerations in broadcast content; the emerging broadcast technologies; and the OTT platforms and streaming and the future of broadcasting.