Trojan Vision
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Trojan Vision is a student television station operated by students at the University of Southern California through the School of Cinematic Arts. Established in 1997, Trojan Vision is a member of the Open Student Television Network (OSTN), which televises student programming throughout the United States. Trojan Vision broadcasts 24/7 from the Robert Zemeckis Center for Digital Arts to the University Park Campus on campus Channel 8, and to the greater community on local channel LA 36. Trojan Vision also streams programming online through their website[1].
As of Fall 2006, students will able to use their volunteer work at Trojan Vision to earn credits through the school of Cinematic Arts.
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[edit] Facilities
The Trojan Vision programming and production offices include a studio, a broadcast quality control booth, suites for digital sound and picture editing, and more. The television center, which was the first phase of the Robert Zemeckis facility to be completed, involves students from several schools including students from all majors who work together to produce a variety of network programming.
[edit] Technical Details
Tape-Ops is where tapes are played for on the air and recorded. Trojan Vision records their programming live to a GrassValley Profile XP server. Their automation system is handled by a Crispin RapidPlayX 2000. USC's news show, Annenberg TV News, is done live and is linked via fiber-optic cable to master control where it is then put on the air.
Trojan Vision's digital control room is where the nightly broadcast and taped shows originate. From the control room, the director is able to communicate with the cameras and talent in the studio. They use a GrassValley Digital 4000 switcher, and a Sony Digital soundboard.
Studio B is the primary Trojan Vision studio where there are two permanent sets and a blue screen which are used to produce live shows. The station has four Sony DXC-D30 cameras with teleprompter abilities and studio pedestals. Studio lighting is controlled by a Strand Lighting MX board.
[edit] Current Programming
Trojan Vision currently produces 13 weekly and nightly programs including: sitcoms, game shows, discussion panels, and live news.
- [Annenberg TV News (ATVN)] - USC's award-winning live nightly newscast.
- [Birnkrant 616] - Birnkrant 616 follows the lives of USC students as they deal with life, love, and the bumbling WWII Nazis that live next door. Birnkrant 616 was the first student produced sitcom in the history of Trojan Vision, created and produced by USC Film students Logan Burdick, and Jonathan Levine.
- CU@USC - Nightly talk show featuring guests from a variety of backgrounds.
- DormGourmet - Teaching College Students to Cook, one person at a time.
- Exposed! - By day they're professors, students, and staff. By night they're opera singers and comedians! Hosted by Christopher Howe (Spring '05), Aubrey Elson & Mike Hoy ('05/'06), Donald Webber Jr. (Fall '06-Present)
- Impact - A newsmagazine presented by graduate students of the Annenberg School for Communication, and winner of the 2004 College Television Award for Best Newsmagazine Program.
- In Real Time - Ever wondered what's it like? In Real Time's got the answer.
- Mind Games - How well do YOU know your best friend? Find out on Mind Games, Trojan Vision's craziest game show!
- Platforum - Bringing the debate on all of today's hot topics to USC.
- Take 5 - Trojan Vision's 30 Minute Entertainment Show that takes a look at The Latest News, Movie Reviews and the Latest Shoes, covering everything entertainment.
- The Cutting Edge - The show that takes you inside the world's top film school.
- Trojan Timeout - USC's world of sports.
- Visual Frequency - Music television on an all new frequency.
Six of Trojan Vision's award-winning shows (Birnkrant 616, CU@USC, Platforum, Doing it for Reel, The Cutting Edge, and Mind Games) broadcast regularly on the Open Student Television Network.
[edit] Programming History
Despite persistent rumor, Birnkrant 616 is not Trojan Vision's first sitcom, although it is Trojan Vision's first entirely student-produced sitcom. The Trojan Vision sitcom course previously aired show Common Grounds and still airs God Help Us, which has run for four seasons (2002-2004, 2006) under the guidance of USC faculty including Tony Carey, Emmy-award winning Murphy Brown director Peter Bonerz, and Emmy-award winning Friends line producer Todd Stevens amongst others.
[edit] Awards & Honors
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.
[edit] The Trojan Vision Awards
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. In 2005, the variety program Exposed! won awards for Best New Show, Best Weekly Show, & Best Show Opening. In 2006, the new show Birnkrant 616 won a record 6 TV awards, including a new award for its pilot episode being the first show to reach 1,000 downloads on Trojan Vision's website.
[edit] External links
- Trojan Vision
- Birnkrant 616 Official Website
- University of Southern California
- God Help Us! Official Website
