Innovative Arts Programs

SFHS Video Studio

(Studio Production & Film Design)

The Broadcast Studio is equipped with professional video cameras and microphones, iMacs, and other equipment that helps contribute to exceptional broadcasts. The program produces BNN (Bruin News Network) as well as artistic film projects. 

The program and facilities have been designed to mirror corresponding programs at local universities. In addition to learning about business and career connections, the SFHS broadcast studio allows students to engage in: 

• Video editing using Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro X, Compressor, and more.
• Teleprompter use
• How to report the news in front of a camera
• Principles of professional journalism
• Remote/location recording
• Mastering a broadcast 
• Web-streaming technology

Equipment and technology in the broadcast studio:

• Four Panasonic video cameras.
• Eleven iMac Computers.
• HP Poster Printer/Printer
• Green screen for sports, weather and other features.
• A desk for main anchors.
• An interview area with couch and chair

Equipment and technology in the newsroom:

• Eleven iMac Computers.
• One HP Poster Printer/Printer
• Smartboard

Equipment and technology in the control room:

• Four ASUS computers linked with Mac OS.
• One Midas Soundboard with NanoPatch.
• Five Canon DSLR cameras for field reporting/yearbook.
• Professional quality monitors & headphones.
• Two Tannoy Speakers
• One Blackmagic Design camera operating switchboard.
• Extra microphones, lenses, lens filters, and more.

SFHS Recording Studio

(Audio Engineering Program)

The “Studio @ South” is fully-equipped with state-of-the-art technology. The program and facilities have been designed to mirror corresponding programs at local universities. In addition to learning about business and career connections, the SFHS recording studio will allow audio engineering students to engage in: 

• Stereo recording
• Multitrack recording
• Remote/location recording
• Editing (multichannel and stereo)
• Live sound recording and mixing
• Mastering
• Audio for video post-production
• Web streaming technology

The studio is adjacent to a computer lab where related technology instruction takes place. The program also provides audio recording services for the ensembles Arts Magnet Program at South Florence including producing recordings for auditions, rehearsal tracks, and competitions. 

Equipment and technology in the control room

• StudioLive 32S 32-channel digital mixer & audio interface
• 27” iMac loaded with Pro-Tools industry standard audio-production software.
• Professional quality monitors & headphones
• Portable recording rig including Tascam DR-60DMKII audio recorder.

Equipment and technology in the isolated live room and adjacent iMac lab:

• 16 21.5” iMacs loaded with Pro-Tools industry standard audio production software.
• Promise Pegasus32 R4 16TB RAID System
• A wide assortment of professional microphones, shock mounts, wind screens, stands, & essential accessories.
• Extensive Auralex Pro Plus Roominator acoustic sound control throughout
• Professional studio instruments and amps from Fender, Orange, Yamaha, Roland, & Pearl.