Bond University integrates Ross Carbonite switcher into its studios

James Alexander, Bond University’s technical director, and Steven Guttormsen, director of technology and teaching support, have decided to push for the installation of a Ross-Video Carbonite switcher in the studio where their students train.

Bond University, founded in 1989, is Australia’s first private, not-for-profit university and is based in Robina, Queensland, on Australia’s famous Gold Coast. Its film and television degree offers numerous sessions from a three-camera studio, which has recently been renovated in collaboration with Ross-Video.

Among other solutions, Bond has chosen to invest in Ross solutions such as the Carbonite switcher and a TD2 panel that is controlled via DashBoard, a touchscreen control interface. As Alexander details: “Ross has become increasingly visible in our region and we were obviously aware of the Carbonite switcher because of its international popularity. Moving to a Ross-centric workflow makes a lot of sense for us because we’ll be looking to update our media asset management tools in future, and I can see a lot of value in us adding additional Ross solutions to our facilities.” Guttormsen, meanwhile, is pleased with how Ross handled the project: “The regional team here in Australia have been terrific. […] If anyone is thinking about partnering with Ross, I’d say go for it! You’ll get the best personal attention and support.”

Finally, Amanda Leighton, Ross – Oceania sales manager, welcomes the way the project has developed with Bond University: “It’s been tremendously rewarding to see the partnership between Ross Oceania staff and Bond staff and students in their adoption of the Carbonite production switcher. The ease-of-use of the Carbonite was an ideal fit for their application. We look forward to the continued relationship with Bond as they update and develop their production facility and workflow.”