Business Screen Magazine (1965-1966)

Closed-Circuit Video: (continued from page 50) partnicnts. Since these areas are all dust controlled, the presence of large groups would tend to increase the dust count, with the possibility of impairing the reliability of the missile's guidance system. Once the problems were identified, the closed-circuit television unit went to work. Television outlets were installed in every classroom and monitors, mounted on mobile carts, were designated for training use. Multiplies AU Training Aids The television camera became an extension of each instructor's capability. Each mockup, or any part of a training aid could be multiplied many times on the monitor system. With proper utilization of two cameras, closcups of individual parts could be shown without loss of orientation. Closed-circuit television also reduced the necessity of students entering the manufacturing dust-controlled area. The television cameras went instead. A complete critical assembly and testing procedure for the hardware was recorded on video tape and transferred to film. These films were then used to train other students. To overcome the problem of communication between the instructor and the student, each of the mobile monitor stands was equipped with a two-way communications system to provide an adequate question-and-answer rapport. Students could ask questions during a television presentation just as they did in the classroom. Instructors, although not able to see their students, could ask questions and receive answers. Results .\ttaiiicd With CCTV The result of the television program? The schedule was met and 300 students returned to their depot well-trained in the intricacies of the overhaul and repair of the Minutcman missile guidance system. North .American Aviation and the Department of Defense believe that closed circuit television is succeeding in helping to meet the reliability demands of today's missile age by allowing quick communications through all levels of industry personnel. Management has determined that well-trained workers can and will achieve better performance if they are made aware of the importance of their contributions and of the standard of excellence they must attain. Two Principal Formats in Use Over the years, experience has shown that, basically, the CCTV motivational program can be divided into two main formats — the "rifle-shot" and the "shotgun" approach. The regularly scheduled, and most common, daily presentations fall into the "rifle-shot" category. These programs are aimed at specific problem-solving areas, and are shown only to those personnel who are actually involved. The nature of these programs often requires that they be prepared overnight to give workers a quick look at situations as they arise. Success is clearly apparent in this type of television presentation because the Five TV camera/monitor systems iti.side hhckhousr control room at I^^orth American Aviation's Santa Stixa/ina Field Lalwratonj. They are surveying firinu. nf n»A. I i firim s iliniiidi < 'inn iii.\ placed at most strategic locations. ■•..,.•'1 ' ■• • D ■ B ■-H^. (;Cr\ coiitrul room a.s the directors monitor a broadcast on safety in the use of high-pressure gas bottles. small groups can be easily measured for reliability, yield, and discrepancy rate. Increase Circuit-Board Output As an example, a particular case at Autonetics involved a department engaged in manufacturing a particularly complex circuit board. A scries of twice-weekly explanatory programs was beamed to the concerned department for a period of six weeks. As the series began, output of boards began to increase. Six weeks later, the number of acceptable circuit boards had increased by 350 percent, coupled with a significant decrease in the scrap rate. The "shot-gun" approach is quite different than the "rifleshot." First of all, programs arc not presented on a regular schedule. They are usually produced on a tri-annual basis, or as the need arises, and are aimed at general motivation by informing the employee of the importance of his job to the success of our defense or space program. Newscasts Motivate Employees The presentation of noteworthy persons and events is used, when required, to emphasize the employee's importance to the project. Unlike the "rifle-shot" approach, these programs are not beamed to problem areas alone, but are intended for viewing by as niany employees as possible. Kinescope recordings of these programs are distributed to those personnel whose work stations do not fall within the boundaries of the television network. Unlike the "rifle-shot" programs, the "shot-gun" approach is much more difficult to measure. However, it is an accepted academic and industrial fact that a well-motivated emjiloyee is more capable of |ierformiiig his job successfully. During the past seven years, closed-circuit television at North American Aviation has Jf> from the experimental stefc come an accepted com tions instrument in thcjuj mass motivation, oriental i '• ing, and indoctrination, of use are constantly iq, plored, and new methodafp entations are being de\DM Closed-circuit televisii is -< ing daily that a scieni: signed, continuing ai i>.i communications system on industry's most effective ud namic tools. . Acme Expands VidcotapFM With Two More Ampex 'H ir Two additional Am x ' 2000 videotape recordc n senting a capital invesieg $250,000, have been OLtd Acme Film and Videotai U atories, Hollywood. Accdi^ Acme general manager N Si son, the new VTR's willKl| company meet growincia on the West Coast for p^ tion work on videin grams and eommerci. give Acme's plant a totam VTR's. including four "hii-h VR-2000's. The new equipment w a Acme to offer "splicelessed production mixing and oia "high band" color and B.V. the largest videotape sent; ity west of New York it? company specializes inta( film transfers, tape-to-ta ( eating and 16mm color li. developing and printing. * » * Oxberry's West Coast Seie Expanded in Bcrkcy Aeqi>it •i^ A direct result of tl i acquisition by the Berk nical ciimpanies of the )) Corporation, makers o o printers and animation etip is a new manufacturing ai s facility on the West Coas S will now be based on thea< of Berkey Technical Co. * * * Mike Reese Leaves Con ii loin Sun Dial Productioi. v'; San Diego has losi chairman as the hardwoik; ular Mike Reese joined I! of free-lancers. Mike lit vair's Motion Picture Deii last month and already h signinent from Carl R2Sun Dial Productions, f York City, for whom hc« a film in Vict Nam. He is c| to leave shi>rtly for a mon in that war-torn land. Gcd Mike, we'll all miss you! 52 businp:ss scREir