Video Studio Design

10 Studio Design Tips

1. Acoustics – inter and intra
2. green screen vs. white screen
3. type of programs (live, live to tape, live to tape with remote guests – one way video, live to tape with remote guests – two way video, ‘Hollywood squares
4. scenes -> sets -> lighting needs
5. cam ops or remote control or both?
6. Operator and Talent Communication: Intercom, ifb, and teleprompting needs
7. staffing in control room – how many people? what level of skill?
8. rich media / graphics needs: powerpoint, dedicated CG/still store, clip player?
9. how to record (stand alone, integrated, etc.)
10. switching / layering / video mixing / keying needs.