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Remote Pickup
Television stations in a great number of markets will find remotes a good source of program material. Remotes include all events picked up outside the studios. Remote pickup facilities could include equipment for either direct pickup for immediate rebroadcast or filming of the event for delayed broadcast, or both. Microwave transmitters and receivers are used, in the direct method, to relay images to the main transmitter over a narrow microwave beam. This method has the advantage of imme
diacy which adds considerably to the viewer’s interest.
In film pickup, motion picture cameras (usually 16 millimeter) are used, either sound on film or silent, to record the images on motion picture film for rebroadcast at a later, “delayed” time. In this method, the exposed film is rushed to the studio (the amount of rush depending on time between filming of the event and the rebroadcast time) and is processed by automatic film processors. Film has the advantage of the possibility of editing and thereby deleting undesirable portions of the program and condensation to fit available time segments. Both methods are used in coverage of sporting events, such as baseball, football, basketball, hockey, boxing, and wrestling, in addition to special events, such as parades, meetings, and all events of newsworthy nature.
The planner should decide on whether facilities for remote programming are desirable, and, if so, estimate capital investment requirements.
For direct “live” pickups, a mobile unit, television cameras and microwave relay equipment will cost approximately $66,000. For film1 pickup, silent and sound on film cameras, processors, editors, screening equipment, etc., will cost about $12,500.
Film Department
Film facilities will be a capital investment item. The basic film department will be equipped to screen, time, edit, schedule, store, receive, and tranship film.
First step in film facilities expansion is the filming and processing of slides. In most stations, this is a necessary service facility with good income possibilities. Cost of equipment required for slides only is considerably less than that of motion pictures.
Second step in film department expansion is the filming and processing of motion picture film, silent, or sound on film. This step will require a fairly large investment in motion picture and processing equipment. However, depending on commercial services available locally, this can be a very profitable department. Filming of commercial announcements and auditions will assist greatly in sales and service to the advertiser. Also, addition of motion picture filming equipment will make possible the filming of special events, news, interviews, sporting events, and public service features.
According to the extent of activity in this field, film room facilities will include dark room, processing, storage, editing, screening, receiving and transhipment space.
FIG. 16. Diagram showing how remotes can be handled by Microwave Relay and by lilm.
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