The Tools For Success
The instructors at the International College of Broadcasting aren't just always working in the industry. Their experience allows them to continually update and learn the latest technology, tips, and tricks, and include them in the curriculum.
Industry Professional Video Cameras And Workstations
Recent technology advances change the way professionals work. Prime Time television networks and post production houses have changed over to the HD format, and so has ICB.
ICB's TV department offers the use of Panasonic MiniDV camera's that use the 3 CCD technology, which is considered broadcast quality at DV125. ICB's latest addition to camera technology is the Canon 60D, which offers 1920x1080p HD footage.
The mixture of photography techniques and video camera techniques is a growing concern for industry professionals, and is usually fixed by purchasing accessories for the Canon 60D. Both of these cameras are available to students for use on projects in the field. Use of the Canon 60D is quickly becoming an industry standard, being featured on National Prime Time shows like House, Lost, and 24.
Students will learn about the 3 chip CMOS (Complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor), which has recently increased the quality of video. Video classes at ICB will introduce different camera techniques, and learn about how to avoid awkward and unfamiliar body positioning.
The TV department offers studio time with a 17' by 22' by 12' Chroma key, including an 8' by 4' floor. The studio also has an NTSC digital control room that is used for student productions and Spotlight, our 30 minute soft news program. In addition, the studio also offers three 3 CCD studio cameras on dolly tripod bases for easy floor movement.
In all, the TV department has 10 editing workstations for the students to complete their video production projects, and can be reserved at various points of the day through Production Manager Joseph Bargdill. ICB primarily uses Final Cut Pro version 6.01 as its video editing suite.
Cutting Edge Recording Technology
ICB uses and teaches Pro Tools, the industry standard digital audio workstation in the recording industry. The recording program includes hands-on training with Pro Tools LE workstations, and the school's main Pro Tools HD system.
The campus houses two separate recording studios, which include isolated band rooms, drum rooms, and vocal booths. ICB's curriculum includes an emphasis on learning both analog and digital recording methods, so students can grasp the progression of how work used to be done and how it completed in modern studios.
ICB is also partnered with McDSP and is the only Avid-sponsored school in the state, giving its students opportunities to use and purchase top of the line professional audio gear and plugins at huge discounts. Pro Tools 101 certification training is also provided as part of the standard curriculum.
Classes are often taken on field trips to gain experience in the field. These field trips have included back stage passes to acts like Foreigner and Ke$ha.
Full Service Multimedia Library
ICB's Library is connected with LIRN (Library Information Resources Network), a virtual library resource that is maintained by ICB's librarian. Online media and documents found by instructors and students can be included in the network, forever expanding ICB's already extensive library database.
The Media Library offers 6 Bluetooth-enabled iMacs, a printing station, and a an accumulation of hard back text books, trade periodicles, and magazines. Students can work on their homework and stay updated with the school's virtual database and physical library at their finger tips. Software available in the library includes Final Cut Studio (including SoundtrackPro, LiveType, and Motion), Microsoft Office, and various multimedia editing programs.
A high speed wireless internet connection is available throughout the building, so students with their own computers can connect to the school's network.
Contact Us
For more information on the education and services we offer, please contact us at admissions@icb.edu.
We can also be reached via phone at
- Toll Free: 1-800-517-7284
- Local: (937) 258-8251
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