Trojan Vision

Trojan Vision

Logo used starting September 24, 2012

Current Trojan Vision logo
Launched September 15, 1997
Owned by University of Southern California
School of Cinematic Arts
Picture format 1080i (HDTV)
Country United States
Language English
Headquarters Los Angeles
Website trojanvision.com
Availability
Cable
USC Cable Channel 8.1
USC Cable Channel 8.3

Trojan Vision (often abbreviated as TV8) is a student television station at the University of Southern California through the School of Cinematic Arts. Established in 1997 by the Annenberg School for Communication, Trojan Vision now broadcasts 24/7 from the Robert Zemeckis Center for Digital Arts to the University Park Campus on Channel 8.1 and online through their website.[1] Programming is made available to the greater Los Angeles community on local channel LA36. Trojan Vision also operates the Student Film Channel, Channel 8.3, showcasing the work of students of the USC School of Cinematic Arts.

As of Fall 2006, students can use their volunteer work at Trojan Vision to earn credit through the USC School of Cinematic Arts in a course called CTPR-409 Practicum in Television Production.

During the 2012-2013 school year, Trojan Vision celebrated its 15th year on the air with special programming and an official anniversary party.

Programming

Trojan Vision has featured a wide variety of shows since its launch in 1997.

Current programming

Trojan Vision's morning talk show, The Morning Brew

Selected past programming

Since its start, Trojan Vision has featured a wide array of programming. The following list features some of the many shows that have been produced for Trojan Vision. Although none of these shows are still in production, some of them may still continue to air on TV8 in repeats.

Technical details

Trojan Vision’s primary broadcast studio, Studio B, is located at the Robert Zemeckis Center for Digital Arts. Studio B is equipped with six professional video cameras: four cameras on pedestals, a robotic camera mounted on the ceiling, and a camera mounted in the production control room. The studio has Strand lighting control and teleprompters. The video control room includes a FOR-A HVS-350 multi-format switcher with 20 inputs, 2 PinP, 2 DVE, 4 still stores, 2 multi-display processor. The audio room contains a MIDI keyboard, a sampler, and a Yamaha O2R mixer with integrated effects. These rooms export their signals to TV8 Master Control where they are recorded on video servers, broadcast live in HD on the campus cable TV system and streamed online.

In addition to Studio B, Trojan Vision has access to other stages in the Zemeckis Center. These include a 30x30 insert stage, a 30x40 stage with standing sets, and two 40x50 stages that can be combined, forming a 40x100 sound stage. As of Summer 2012, Trojan Vision has attained exclusive access to Studio C, which is primarily used to film the morning shows.

For field use, Trojan Vision uses Sony XDCAMs and other cameras. It has access to an HD flypack (portable studio) with a FOR-A FA-300 switcher, four Sony HXC-100 broadcast-quality HD cameras and two Omneon video servers.

Trojan Vision operates a single-mode fiberoptic network, enabling it to do live TV broadcasts from many locations on the USC campus, including the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism and various theaters and stages at the USC School of Cinematic Arts. The station also broadcasts 24/7 from an 80-inch LCD screen at a Trojan Vision-branded kiosk on campus located adjacent to Tommy Trojan.

Awards and honors

Trojan Vision Studio B

In 2006, Trojan Vision Trojan received a Telly Award for the third year in a row.[2] The award, which honors "outstanding local, regional, and cable television commercials and programs"[3] has been awarded to Trojan Vision 4 times since 2004. Trojan Vision has received several other awards, including being named Spin Magazine's, "Best College Television Station in the Country," and being presented with six Telly's.

Trojan Vision also hosts its own award show each year, honoring top station programming in the areas of Best Nightly Show, Best Weekly Show, Best New Show, and a variety other awards that honor writing, production, and invaluable station crew.

Previous logos

References

  1. ↑ Trojan Vision Official Website
  2. ↑ The Daily Trojan
  3. ↑ The Telly Awards

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