MUNCIE, Ind. – Ball State University’s communication buildings have many hidden gems throughout them. In the Ball Communication building, there is a plethora of studios and technology that many may not know about. Students and faculty both use the professional-grade studios and technology to collaborate on projects and streams.
“The equipment we have here is the same kind of equipment you’ll see at a network or one of the big TV stations,” Keith Huffman said.
When a sports event or fine arts performance is filmed, the cameras send the footage back to the control rooms. From there, fellow students, along with professionals, format the video together to send it out or stream it to wherever the livestream is expected to go.
“The biggest thing we’re doing with students right now is a lot of sports production for ESPN,” said Huffman.
The studios themselves are built to accommodate multiple types of media. From talk shows to skits, anything is possible. Clubs at Ball State, such as BSU Tonight, use these studios to create their content. The idea of the studios and technology alone aren’t all that make up the hidden gems of this place.
“The biggest hidden gem, I think, in our building is Studio A, which has one of the largest virtual set skies on the Eastern Half of the United States,” Huffman said.
From old-fashioned technology to new, superior equipment, these studios have it all. The back rooms are chaotic yet organized. The studio spaces are spacious yet manageable for students, preventing them from feeling overwhelmed. This hidden Ball State gem is one of a kind and is called “home” by those who use it often.
Contact Stephanie Weaver with comments at stephanie.weaver@bsu.edu
