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Scala - Broadcast Media Services
Broadcast Media Services is a valuable resource to help Scala Resellers fill in any missing pieces of a complete solution.
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Services
Welcome
Scala offers a wide variety of Technical and Content services to help meet your needs.
Content Services
InfoChannel applications are all about content. Whether it's information, education or advertising, content is often the most critical factor in the success of a solution. Content Services enable customers to achieve their communication goals quickly and effectively.
- Templates
- Starter Scripts
- Deluxe Scripts
- Script Makeover
Technical Services
When you're stumped by a major technical problem or challenging installation, you can hire our expert team to help out. We can assist with system configuring and networking issues as well as custom VB/ScalaScript programming.
- Consulting
- System Configuration
- Custom Scripting/Programming
- Installation Support
Available Training Classes
InfoChannel 3
Scala offers a range of training and services for everything from getting started to complete production and network management.
Classes are available for both new and existing customers. We offer Basic (101), Advanced (102) and Technical (103). Basic is for people who are just getting started. Advanced is for anyone who has used the software but doesn't feel comfortable yet. Technical is for anyone who needs to install or maintain a system.
Training is provided in one of our state-of-the facilities in Exton, PA, Calabasas, CA or Heerlen, Netherlands. Class sizes are limited to ensure you'll always get hands-on experience and personal attention. Other locations and on-site training are available. Contact us if you have a request.
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Calendar
View the latest Calendar of classes in US and Europe.
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Overview: Scala Training (281 K)
Download a PDF with an overview and descriptions of the available Scala Training classes.
Scala 101: Basic User Training
Introduction to basic authoring, scheduling and publishing. For people who have never used InfoChannel before and only need a general understanding of how InfoChannel operates. Good for first time users or VAR sales people.
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Prerequisites: For first time users, sales people, etc. NOT for people with any previous Scala experience. NOT for technical or other advanced people. Only basic Windows experience is required.
Scala 102: Advanced User Training
Intermediate and advanced topics including authoring, media creation and network operations. For anyone who is already familiar with the InfoChannel basics but needs to know more. Also good for VARs who will be doing higher level training/support.
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Prerequisites: For users with any previous Scala experience who want to be able to use IC3 more effectively, or people who will be training and/or supporting IC3 installations. Students should have a background in at least one of the follow areas: graphics, video, web or interactive multimedia.
Scala 103: Technical User Training
For people who have to set up and maintain InfoChannel networks. This class is required for all Scala Resellers.
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Prerequisites: For technical people who will be installing and/or supporting IC3 installations. Students should have a background in installing new PCs and setting up networks. Primarily for Resellers, not end users.
To get started
Take a look at the calendar and locations. These classes are available through your Scala Reseller. They may already offer a selection of services, so please contact them first. You can reach us at:
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Travel Information for Training
Locations
PhiladelphiaScala, Inc. Tel: +1 610 363 3350 |
Los Angeles21800 Burbank Blvd. Suite 205
Broadcast Media Services Tel: +1 818 878 6950 |
MaastrichtScala Computer Television BV Tel: +31 45 546 6690 |
Class Schedules
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Available Services
Scala offers a range of training and services for everything from getting started to complete production and network management.
Overview: Content Services (198 K)
Download and view a PDF Overview of available Scala Content Services.
Templates
Templates are scripts with pre-defined layouts for use in Reporter or Designer. The layouts include text placeholders that you can change to create specific messages. Each template includes:
- Two backgrounds (title page and regular page) based on a theme that you choose (ie: announcement, lunch menu, etc.)
- Two pages using each background with placeholder text.
- Optional placeholder for picture/graphic clip (regular page only).
Starter Script
A professionally designed 10-page Script made just for you to get your InfoChannel system going with great looking content. Includes:
- Up to 10 custom backgrounds.
- Up to 2 graphic clips per page (eg: logos, photos, charts, etc.)
- Text you provide for each page.
- Up to 10 pages using backgrounds, clips and text.
- No videos or animations.
Deluxe Script
More pages and more multimedia than the Starter Script. This is a professionally designed 20-page Script made just for you to get your InfoChannel system going with great looking content. Includes:
- Up to 20 custom designed backgrounds.
- Text you provide for each page.
- Up to 2 graphic clips per page (eg:logos, photos, charts, etc.)
- One 5-second logo animation.
- Up to 5 minutes of MPEG encoded video.
- Up to 20 pages using backgrounds, clips, animation/video and text.
Script Makeover
You provide an existing script (20 pages max) that we improve in both design and structure, showing how to better use InfoChannel's capabilities.
Technical Services
When you're stumped by a major technical problem or challenging installation, you can hire our expert team to help out. We can assist with system configuring and networking issues as well as custom VB/ScalaScript programming.
- Consulting
- System Configuration
- Custom Scripting/Programming
- Installation Support
Overview: Technical Services (192 K)
Download and view a PDF of available Technical Services.
To get started
These services are available through your Scala Reseller. They may already offer a selection of services, so please contact them first. You can reach us at:
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Broadcast Media Services Network
Scala can service customers anywhere in the world with our Broadcast Media Services Network of affiliate studios. Whatever your needs, we can connect you with their nearest most capable affiliate to get started.
Click here to see a listing of Authorized Service Providers
Are you a Studio? Want to join our network? Membership is free.
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To Apply
Start by becoming a Scala Expert. You will immediately be listed to the world as an expert on Scala.
To get official BMSN status, send your contact information (name, address, phone, email, website, etc.) along with samples of your work to the address below. Indicate your areas of expertise (and provide examples) in the following areas: Training, Scala Production, Graphic & Video Production, Music & Audio Production and Custom Scala/VB Scripting.
Scala Broadcast Media Services
21800 Burbank Blvd. Suite 205
Broadcast Media Services
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
USA
Samples, Demos and Customer Profiles
Large Grocery Chain in the UK
Scala Services enabled a VAR in the UK to deliver customized features to a large grocery chain client. They have two channels for employee communication: One is displayed on TVs for company news and uses a VBScript written by Scala to retrieve & display data from the customer's website. The other is an interactive application the lets viewers log in to select and view training videos. The user, date and time are recorded to verify the videos were indeed watched.
Hollywood & Highland
The newest high profile public venue in Hollywood, CA, this is the home of the Academy Awards plus a hotel, theater, restaurants, shops and two large LED-based signs reaching thousands of people each day. Scala developed, installed and provided training for the systems that deliver advertising content to the screens.
Catalyst Resource Group
Catalyst is a consulting company that helps their clients develop plans for deploying complex systems such as dynamic signage. Scala worked with Catalyst to develop their corporate pitch which included a full multimedia presentation and interactive simulations of typical applications.
Payless Shoesource
Scala assisted Payless and its VAR in a successful pilot of in-store dynamic signage. By working with Scala, Payless was able quickly learn how to leverage their print and TV promotional materials to make compelling dynamic signage content.
Compaq/HP
Scala provided design and consulting to enable Compaq's corporate communications department to get their InfoChannel system up and running quickly and effectively. Company news and announcements are displayed on screens in the lobby and other rooms in their headquarters.
Pioneer New Media
Scala and Pioneer have cooperated on many marketing activities and trade shows. Scala produced trade show presentations for Pioneer that were used at GlobalShop, Comdex and InfoCOMM. This type of cooperation allows Pioneer to demonstrate real world applications with a real world dynamic signage product.
Ricoh
Scala created the front-end interface for Ricoh's Partner Pak CD included with their new RD7000 digital camera. Demos from companies including JASC, ofoto.com, ememories.com and Adaptec were included, offering Scala valuable exposure to digital photography customers.
Scala Content
Scala Services also produces the demos and clipart on the InfoChannel product CD. Backgrounds, graphics, sound and video were all created specifically for Scala applications.
Other past customers
Scala has done full-scale presentations for Intel's marketing groups for events such as the Pentium II, Mobile Pentium II and Pentium III product launches. Scala has also established a relationship with Intel's Corporate Presentations group, delivering training and consulting.
Scala had an ongoing relationship with several divisions of Ameritech for creative production. Projects included internal corporate communications and interactive set-top box prototypes.
Scala supported General Instrument (now Motorola) marketing and product development groups by producing demos as well as real applications for its interactive satellite television products. Scala helped design user interface menus and was responsible for creating the typeface designed for readability on home TV sets.
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Training Overview
InfoChannel 5
Whether you're just starting out or want to expand your expertise, we have a variety of classes for Scala Certified Partners as well as new and existing customers. Classes are held regularly at our state-of-the-art facilities featuring hands-on experience with long time Scala experts. Class sizes are limited to ensure you'll always receive personal attention. On-site training is also available on request. Class sizes are limited to ensure you'll always get hands-on experience and personal attention. Other locations and on-site training are available. Contact us if you have a request.
Training is provided in one of our state-of-the facilities in PA, CA or The Netherlands. Class sizes are limited to ensure you'll always get hands-on experience and personal attention. Other locations and on-site training are available.
CalendarView the latest Calendar of classes in US and Europe.
Overview: Scala Training(281 K)Download a PDF with an overview and descriptions of the available Scala Training classes.
InfoChannel End User Training -- This 2-day foundation course covers essential topics in each of the InfoChannel 5 software components so that students will be able to create, save, modify, and publish Scala scripts using InfoChannel Designer, and use those scripts to make playlists, schedules, and channels in Content Manager.
Certified InfoChannel Technician Class -- This course is tailored towards Scala Partners and is required for InfoChannel 5 certification. The class will teach students to install and configure each of the InfoChannel 5 software components, create basic content in Designer and publish/update it through the network to the InfoChannel Player. Students will also learn how to monitor network status and troubleshoot problems, and how the Scala support and licensing systems operate.
Advanced InfoChannel Graphic Designer Class -- This advanced course, designed for graphic artists and video editors, covers creative methods using InfoChannel Designer as well as best practices in media encoding and management. This class will teach students to be able to implement advanced creative methods in InfoChannel Designer.
Advanced InfoChannel Programmer Class -- This advanced course for programmers covers implementation of programming methods in InfoChannel 5 that will leverage the dynamic aspects of the InfoChannel platform. The class covers advanced programming techniques in ScalaScript and other languages to interface with data feeds and external hardware, and perform complex playback functions.
To get startedTake a look at the calendar and locations. These classes are available through your Scala Reseller. They may already offer a selection of services, so please contact them first. You can reach us at:
| Scala Services (Click to contact) Contact Marc Rifkin, Director of Content Services. |
Content and Technical Services
Scala offers a wide variety of Technical and Content services to help meet your needs.
Content Services
InfoChannel applications are all about content. Whether it's information, education or advertising, content is often the most critical factor in the success of a solution. Content Services enable customers to achieve their communication goals quickly and effectively.
- Templates
- Starter Scripts
- Deluxe Scripts
- Script Makeover
Technical Services
When you're stumped by a major technical problem or challenging installation, you can hire our expert team to help out. We can assist with system configuring and networking issues as well as custom VB/ScalaScript programming.
- Consulting
- System Configuration
- Custom Scripting/Programming
- Installation Support
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