The floor had to meet the strict demands of the BBC for camera tracking purposes and had to pass their three stage camera pedestal test prior to hand over.
To avoid nuisance static electricity, the studio floor system includes our Static Dissipative Finish which has been successful in other BBC and Independent Studios. […]
The existing floor had proved a success and had been in production constantly from the day it was laid. The operating surface had become damaged in places and although still performing well, it was decided that the floor would benefit from a general refurbishment.The refurbishment involved stripping the existing operating surface and laying the new reinforced Elgood Television Studio Finish. Requirements in addition to the high performance smooth floor necessary for camera tracking, were the reinstatement of the fire lanes and Camera Grid numeral references.
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BBC Required a level high performance television studio floor to meet their exacting camera tracking specification. […]
TC6 one of the busiest studios at the BBC (650 sq m) required an overhaul of the operating floor. The BBC set their own demanding camera tracking requirements. These had to be met through a day of rigorous camera tests. The new level studio floor passed the tests. […]
A studio floor with no inclines which might produce unwanted camera movement from a stationary position. The studio floor was to have no surface imperfections which might disrupt smooth camera movement (i.e. shudders or jolts that are magnified by the pedestal) when tracking across the floor. […]