TopicsDesign.TV is an Internet broadcasting service provided by Topics Design at our studio in Surf City, NC. The first channel of TopicsDesign.TV will have local variety programming from local content providers. The programming will be live broadcasts featuring arts, culture, entertainment, and business.
Using high definition cameras, video capture devices, audio mixing equipment, computers, and the Internet, the broadcasts will be pushed to video servers on the Internet for distribution (CDN – content distribution network). All live broadcasts will be recorded and packaged (sponsors and advertisements) for re-distribution using RSS (really simple syndication). The content providers will be local individuals that will commit to providing a regularly scheduled show. These individuals will be professionals in their industry whether it is as a knowledge source, or in the field of journalism, or as a public servant representing any of the local governments.
There are 3 types of show formats:
1. Content providers with informative or educational content.
2. Sponsored shows specific to a product, brand, or business.
3. Entertainment such as musical or performance arts.
Content Providers
A content provider show would come in 2 formats: 1) one-on-one interviews, 2) news desk.
Examples of content providers and show formats:
1. Interviews with artists and authors.
2. Interviews with notable citizens and their involvement with organizations.
3. Interviews with business owners about their industry or their specific business.
4. Chamber of Commerce news updates.
5. Town Parks & Recreation news updates.
6. Town government news updates or public service announcements.
7. Non-profit organizations informational series.
8. Educational shows that speak to a specific topic of interest.
Content provider shows will be 15 or 30 minute shows with commercial breaks every 4 minutes for interview and news formats, and every 9 minutes for informational and education formats.
All content will be scripted by the provider along with any required graphics (images). All content (scripts and graphics) must be provided to the Topics Design production team 2 working days prior to air time.
Sponsored Shows
Sponsored shows specific to a product, brand or business would be paid-for infomercials. Using our studio as the production facility, businesses or organizations would rent the studio time to create their package. We would also offer live broadcasts to our channel or to the customers’ channel, advertisement free. The live broadcast would also be recorded and made available to the customer in DVD format or in a video format for later editing.
Examples of Sponsored Shows and show formats:
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One-on-one interviews
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Product demonstrations
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Remote broadcast (live or recorded)
All content will be scripted by the provider along with any required graphics (images). All content (scripts and graphics) must be provided to the Topics Design production team 2 working days prior to air time.
Entertainment
Live musical performances or performing arts shows will add variety to the channel as special events. Musicians and artists will be invited to perform in our studio live. The shows would be a minimum of 60 minutes long with commercial breaks every 20 minutes (or at appropriate designated points).
Studio and Studio Effects
The TopicsDesign.TV studio, located adjacent to our computer repair office in Surf City, NC, will feature a removable news desk and a configurable interview set. Both sets will feature chromakey (commonly called “green screen”) backdrops. This will allow any background to appear behind the sets. This could be a static image or a video. We will have standard backgrounds available or the content providers can supply their own.
Other features and studio effects include:
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PIP (picture-in-picture)
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Image framing
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Image overlays
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Titling
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Desktop capture
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Pre-recorded video
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Remote broadcast via Skype
Both sets can be removed and then setup for musical acts or performing arts.