HD Infrastructure Upgrade
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Although state-of-the-art high definition production and post-production technology is now readily available, upgrading an existing studio’s infrastructure to HD can still be extremely complicated, particularly in today’s difficult economic environment. But one of Hollywood’s largest independent production facilities, Hollywood Center Studios, recently accomplished the feat. The facility includes 11 sound stages, five all-digital TV control rooms, editing rooms, and all the “bells and whistles” one would expect out of a busy production facility.
Hollywood Center Studios recently completed a $2.25 million expansion of its infrastructure into the HD realm in order to accommodate production on two new series for the Disney Channel (The Suite Life on Deck and The Wizards of Waverly Place), and anticipated future projects. Among the new technology in the facility are several Sony HDC-1500 multi-format HD cameras, Ross Video QMD/X multi-definition switchers, Yamaha PM1D digital audio mixing consoles, and much more, all with a goal toward allowing any show produced at the studio to be shot in any or all HD broadcast formats and aspect ratios.
To learn more about the transition, Millimeter Senior Editor Michael Goldman recently discussed the process, logistics, costs, and considerations of upgrading the facility with Hollywood Center Studio’s longtime Chief Engineer, David Maxwell.
Show Notes
- Hollywood Center Studio
- Sony HDC-1500 Camera
- Apple Final Cut Pro/Compressor
- Ross Video QMD/X Switchers
- HD Trends
- 2009 Digital Transition
- Tapeless Workflow
Presented by REEL IMPRESSIONS. Have your demo reel shown in HD on a 35 ft. screen at the 2009 NAB Show. Entry deadline Feb. 27, 2009.
