Engineering Division
- Pre-production Center
The production center provides the personnel to produce programs for Videoland's in-house channels. The center was the first in Taiwan to boast a digital Outdoor Broadcast Van for live remote transmissions, and it maintains three digital studios. The center is made up of an Engineering Section, a Photography and Lighting Section, an Audio Section and other supporting units.
- Post-production center
Videoland's post-production center boasts one analog and three digital editing suites as well as a number of smaller editing rooms. Equipment includes two analog editors and five digital editors as well as two non-linear editing stations. The center handles every step in processing from editing to special effects and subtitling. The opening titles produced by the center can greatly enhance the image and effect of a program with just 10 – 20 seconds of footage.
- Broadcasting center
The broadcasting center handles broadcasting of all programs, insertion of advertising and other satellite link-ups. The center operates 24/7 throughout the year, with trained operators on duty to monitor the systems and correct any problems. This ensures clear, uninterrupted signals for all of Videoland's channels.
- Administration and traffic
Administration and traffic oversees the activities of the personnel, studios and broadcast vehicles in the Engineering Division. They see that the right people and hardware are assigned to each task and that all assets are fully utilized.
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