Üsküdar University TV Studio and Control Room is an advanced media production center designed to provide students with professional, industry-standard experience in television broadcasting, live broadcast dynamics, control room management, and content production processes. It operates 24/7, broadcasting continuously over the internet.
What Is the TV Studio? / What Is Its Purpose?
Main Purpose: The main purpose of the TV Studio is to reinforce the theoretical broadcasting knowledge of students studying in the field of media and communication through live broadcast practices and to train qualified professionals who are capable of adapting to the fast-paced nature of the television industry and working effectively as part of a team.
Key Features: The TV Studio is located on the 4th floor of Block A on the Central Campus. The studio serves as the production hub of ÜÜTV, the university's 24/7 internet broadcasting channel. Daily live broadcasts and institutional events held at the university provide students with a real-time broadcasting environment and an active professional work ecosystem.
Academic Contribution: The unit provides full technical support for students' practical projects, including television programs, short films, and documentaries. This infrastructure, which meets the technical requirements of the university's award-winning documentary productions, directly contributes to students' portfolio development and enables them to transform academic theory into professional practice.
Equipment and Technical Infrastructure Available in the Studio
The TV Studio and Control Room feature a professional equipment infrastructure capable of handling all production and post-production processes required by a television channel. The relevant equipment and technical specifications are as follows:
TV Studio Shooting Area Equipment
- 3 JVC Live Broadcast Cameras: Main broadcast cameras providing high-resolution image transmission for multi-camera studio productions.
- 1 Jimmy Jib: A crane camera system used to achieve dynamic camera movements and aesthetically appealing studio shots from different angles.
- 1 Prompter: An electronic prompting system that enables presenters or speakers to read their scripts directly from the screen.
- Studio Lighting: Optimized lighting systems designed to enhance image quality and provide stage lighting in accordance with professional standards.
- 3 Lavalier Microphones: Professional microphone sets providing clear, interference-free audio capture for live broadcasts and program guests.
- 1 Broadcast Monitor: A reference monitor that enables the live broadcast feed or active video to be monitored from within the studio.
- 4 Studio Background Screens: Background display systems used to present visual content or decorative elements according to the program concept.
TV Studio Control Room Equipment
- 1 Datavideo SE-2200 Video Switcher: The main control console used to mix video signals from cameras and external sources in real time and transmit them to the broadcast.
- 1 INGEST Recording Computer: A system used to record raw and processed footage produced in the studio in high quality to a digital environment.
- 1 Playout Broadcast Computer: An automation computer that manages the 24/7 uninterrupted broadcast flow, video playlists, and program scheduling.
- 1 CG/KJ Computer: A graphics and character-generation system used during broadcasts for lower-thirds, KJ graphics, logos, graphics, and on-screen text.
- Yamaha Audio Mixer: A professional audio control unit that balances all audio sources in the studio, including microphones, music, and external audio, and transfers them to the broadcast.
- 1 Multiviewer Broadcast Monitor: A control room monitoring system that simultaneously displays all camera angles, the KJ screen, and the main program output (PGM) on a single screen.
Research and Application Areas
The TV Studio infrastructure enables students and academics to conduct practical work in the following operational areas of audiovisual media production:
- Live Broadcasting and TV Program Production: Production of daily live broadcasts, talk shows, news bulletins, and thematic television content through coordinated control room operations.
- Documentary and Short Film Production: Meeting the in-studio technical requirements of award-winning documentary projects and student films, including lighting and sound design.
- Control Room and Broadcast Management Practices: Practical training in video switching, audio mixing, KJ graphics, and playout automation systems.
Contributions to Students and the Industry
- Real-Time Broadcasting Experience: Through the ÜÜTV infrastructure, which broadcasts 24/7 over the internet, students gain hands-on experience with all operational stages of a professional television channel before graduation.
- Adapting to Industry Pace and Portfolio Development: The studio environment, which produces daily live broadcasts and award-winning documentary projects, helps students develop the ability to work at a fast pace while providing a strong portfolio foundation that can help them stand out in job applications.
- Advanced Teamwork (Crew) Culture: By learning to work in synchronization with a multi-person crew, from camera operations to the control room and from the audio console to lighting management, students develop the teamwork skills required by the media industry.
