Recent projects

Here you will find an overview of the projects we are currently working on or that we recently completed. This list is not all-inclusive, but offers a good representation of our products and activities.

Lab Meat

Science Vision was asked to provide stock footage for world leading press agency’s and broadcasters (like BBC, Sky News, VRT and ZDF) to cover the breaking news on the first worldwide public presentation of the lab-grown Cultured Beef burger. We filmed over a period of more than six months the development of this Cultured Beef by Professor Mark Post of Maastricht University and his team. This first-ever public tasting highlighted the urgent need to find a sustainable solution to food production.

Human Rights Conference

On 17 April 2013, the Minister of Foreign Affairs Frans Timmermans held a lecture on human rights. Science Vision will broadcast this lecture live from the university auditorium.

Strategy Presentation

The results of the future strategy research study conducted by Service Science Factory were presented in Studio 2.  The pleasant atmosphere and the link to modern media greatly appealed to the client. The presentation, delivered in a talk show format, was also a great success. 

Circulation and Lungs Lecture

We are currently busy recording lectures from the Circulation and Lungs course for the purpose of creating a reference work for third-year medical students. To ensure optimum audio and video quality, these recordings will be made using manned cameras and wireless microphones. 

Pharmacokinetics

This English-language learning tool helps explain the basic tenets of pharmacokinetics. The video programme is intended for first-year Health Science and Medicine students at the Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences.

A Tree of Knowledge

We recently finished a film for SHE Collaborates on their project to improve midwifery training in Ghana. Daphne Dumoulin shot a series of photographs in Ghana that formed the basis for this 4-minute film. Science Vision provided the musical score and (digital) post-editing. The English-language voiceover was provided by Clive Lawrence.  You can watch the video Tree of Knowledge here.

Partner in Balance

We are currently working on a project for the Department of Psychiatry and Neuropsychology that interviews eight caregivers with (young) partners who suffer from dementia. Together, these eight short films will be used to develop a course on how to deal with this distressing illness and the impact it can have on the patients’ partners.  

Upgrade Mobile Production Set

The mobile production set was given a major overhaul and now includes the following upgrades:

• Integrated fourth camera control unit (CCU)
• Enhanced shading unit that includes two vector scopes and two Smartview monitors
• Larger 8” models to replace the camera preview monitors
• Newly integrated digital audio mixer that brings the number of channels to 16, each with their own compressors, gates and effects

Dies Natalis 2013

Maastricht University celebrated its 37th anniversary – the Dies Natalis – on 14 January 2013 in Theater aan het Vrijthof in Maastricht. Five honorary degrees were conferred during the academic portion of these celebrations. Science Vision provided the audio-visual support and the live stream from the theatre.

The Dies Natalis films can be viewed by clicking on the links below:

Maastricht University celebrated its 37th anniversary – the Dies Natalis – on 14 January 2013 in Theater aan het Vrijthof in Maastricht. Five honorary degrees were conferred during the academic portion of these celebrations. Science Vision provided the audio-visual support and the live stream from the theatre.

The Dies Natalis films can be viewed by clicking on the links below:

• Procession arrival on the Vrijthof Square
• Opening by Rector Magnificus Luc Soete
• Dies Lecture by Prof. Leon de Windt
• Musical intermission by David Minguillón Quartet
• Presentation of honorary degree to Prof. Fred Gage
• Presentation of honorary degree to Prof. Mohamad Pesaran
• Presentation of honorary degree to Prof. Paul Crutzen
• Musical intermission by David Minguillón Quartet
• Presentation of honorary degree to Prof. Trevor Pinch
• Presentation of honorary degree to Feike Sijbesma
• Wijnand Wijnen Education Prize
• Student Award
• Musical finale

Professionalisation of tutors

We are currently producing 120 video clips for the Faculty of Law and other UM faculties to help train (new) tutors. All clips will be bilingual and subtitled. 

The Biobank

Maastro Clinic has commissioned us to produce a video programme on cancer research and the role the Biobank, part of the Maastricht University Medical Centre, plays in this. This bank stores blood samples from over 5000 people with 24 types of cancer. This 6-minute, Dutch-language programme contains unique images detailing the blood’s journey through the pneumatic transport system. 

2013 Conference of the Dutch College of General Practitioners 

We filmed ‘Above the Atlantic’ as a teaser for the 2013 national NHG conference: NHG-2013 Teaser.

National Prevelance Survey Care Problems (LPZ)

We are producing a trilingual programme for the School for Primary Health and Public Care (CAPHRI) entitled ‘LPZ – Care in Focus’. This video programme shows how the LPZ survey can contribute to improving care in inpatient and outpatient healthcare institutions. Visit the LPZ website for more information.

Presentation Courses

The Language Centre offers several English-language courses each year on how to present (scientific) research results. We provide the technical infrastructure and HD-quality video and audio. 

Maastricht School of Management: 60 years

We provided the audio-visual support, live recordings and live streaming of all festivities surrounding the 60th anniversary of MsM. For a short impression of these anniversary celebrations, visit MsM 60 years

Socratic Dialogue

A learning tool in the form of three DVDs that shows the application of this type of treatment as part of cognitive therapy. Circulation: 500. Client: Faculty of Psychology and Neuroscience, Maastricht University

Video Productions

Educational film, corporate film or documentary…
Script, scenario, camera, production...
Video, DVD, live online streaming...
High Definition, widescreen...

Science Vision has years of experience in the aspects that play a key role in any audio-visual production. 
Science Vision can provide or arrange all of these aspects for you: from the camera crew and the directors to professional equipment and creativity.

Science Vision has two fully equipped broadcasting studios, one of which with a chroma key wall. Avid Media Composer and Adobe Premiere Pro ensure flawless post-production of your audio-visual materials with virtual no creative restrictions. Science Vision also has extensive facilities and equipment for on-site shoots, including a GFM Quad Dolly.

Graphics (After Effects, Photoshop and Illustrator) and subtitles are provided in-house.

Footage and observation

Science Vision can record lectures and programmes and offer live online video streaming. Examples include student lectures or tutor training sessions. Production takes place in one of our studios or on-site at the lecture hall or classroom. We offer two streaming options: live or on-demand through our servers.

Observational footage of this kind can be made using one or more cameras. Time codes in the film ensure that each observer has access to the same, uniform time standards.  

Learning tools and documentaries

Science Vision can create (interactive) learning tools for a range of academic settings: from instructional tutor videos and medical guidelines to safety instructions and themed documentaries.

With over 25 years of experience in the development of learning tools, Science Vision is a talented and reliable sparring partner when it comes to developing and designing new academic applications. Modern media techniques can greatly improve the accessibility of learning tools and make it easy to share these tools online.

Your ideas paired with our skills will result in a product that is guaranteed to make the curriculum more diverse and more geared towards the intended learning model.

A picture is worth a thousand words. It can fascinate, capture one’s attention, transmit vast amounts of knowledge and explain theories. A routine procedure can be learned through self-study and repeated until a student has reached the necessary skill level. This will result in an independent learning environment that enhances the dynamism and diversity of the material. In the long-term, it can also lead to significant time and costs savings.  

Internet streaming

Science Vision can broadcast your audio-visual materials online. You determine the audience. You determine how your material is presented (multicast or on demand). You determine who, where and when it can be viewed.

This means you can broadcast your event live in HD quality anywhere in the world. This is not limited to large-scale events alone: small-scale presentations, lectures or instructional videos for people in other countries are all part of the possibilities. Fast, cheap, dynamic and environmentally friendly!

Video conferencing

Remote conferencing

Remote conferencing, anytime, anywhere is possible thanks to modern video conferencing technology. It is the ideal way to efficiently discuss, train or provide technical support in these busy times. Tutors in Maastricht and students in Hasselt, Geneva or Brazil: contacts or colleagues from around the country and the world can actively participate in your conference through a high-quality HD connection

The method

Using professional HD technology, your online conference (IP) is possible in real time from anywhere in the world. The live transmission of digital files (e.g. PowerPoint® presentations or video footage) is just one of the many possibilities.  

Science Vision offers multi-camera conferencing options and can take over the full production of your conference to leave the most professional and reliable impression on your discussion partner.

The costs

Science Vision offers video conferencing services at competitive rates that guarantee significant savings in terms of travel time. Internet connection is entirely free of charge, with the condition that the other participants also have professional conferencing equipment. These devices can be rented in most major cities or can be arranged via Science Vision. 

Request Science Vision’s global conferencing services if you are interested in:

• zero travel time
• zero travel costs
• zero jetlag
• environmentally friendly
• relaxed communication with the rest of the world directly from Maastricht 

Forensic research

With its professional infrastructure, Science Vision is perfectly suited to conducting forensic research. We are accustomed to working with confidential (medical) information and have the necessary professional software, hardware and knowledge this field requires. We work in close collaboration with the Maastricht Forensic Institute (tMFI), an expert in the field of forensic investigations such as DNA research. 

Improving and analysing audio and visual material (e.g. photos, videos, camera footage and audio files) for criminal proceedings are just two of the possibilities. This may include identifying suspects or reading licence plates.

Research

Observation is one of the most basic forms of research. Digitally recording an interview or discussion or filming the interaction between children at play will allow multiple people to observe and study this footage at a later date. 

Having multiple researchers examine the footage can help form a second opinion. The footage can then be re-examined at a later date with other, more specific, facets in mind. Research activities are regularly organised at the Science Vision studios. These include interviews with recovering heart attack patients and research on how infants and toddlers experience feelings of shame.

Standardising explanatory or instructional materials is also easy and affordable thanks to modern media.

Presentation

Incorporating images and sounds can greatly enhance your research presentation during conferences and lectures. This will capture the attention of your audience and make your presentation more appealing.

Recruitment

Adding an explanatory film to your website can help you recruit more test subjects for your research study.

Education

In addition to traditional instruction and training, key components of education include making learning tools, documents and reference works widely accessible.

Modern media can make the transfer of knowledge both effective and fascinating by targeting specific groups. Examples include (interactive) video programmes, lectures and demonstrations that encourage students to become actively involved by broadcasting the activity live around the world.

These learning tools are available 24/7 on the Science Vision servers.

Various activities are regularly held in the Science Vision studios, including:

• training sessions and presentations
• (interactive) production of learning tools
• (live) webcasts of academic activities for part-time students
• lecture recordings

Facilities

Science Vision is located on the Randwyck Campus in Maastricht and is easily accessible by public transport and by car (free parking).

Studios

Science Vision has two studios, each with a surface area of over 80 m2 and each featuring the latest in professional audio-visual equipment. The studios were designed for video and audio recording and playback. Both studios feature HD beamers for single or double projection and both can be used for presentations, observations or video conferencing.

The studios were designed as full broadcasting studios with HD cameras, ceiling fixtures with 30 kW lighting and a comprehensive sound stage including an isolation booth to record commentary or voiceovers. Studio 1 also features an 8x3 chroma key wall. The studios are also perfectly suited for workshops, training sessions, meetings and small conferences.

On-site productions

Science Vision has several ENG sets for on-site productions, which include a camera, audio mixer, transmitter microphones and location lights. A mobile, three-camera HD production set can be used at virtually any location and is capable of transmitting live images from an operating theatre, for example, to the university auditorium. Live streaming is also one of the many possibilities.

Post-production

Audio-visual editing is done in an HD and digital post-production environment. Editing in Avid Media Composer or Adobe Premiere HD Pro knows no creative boundaries. All graphics (After Effects, Photoshop and Illustrator) and subtitles are done in-house.

What do I need to take care of?

Participating in a foreign exchange program is a big change for most students. Living in another country, adapting to its laws and customs, and surviving culture shock are things through which anyone must go in a foreign country. Other matters of business include obtaining visas, registering with the local government, arranging accommodations, etc. Here is some information intended to assist students in handling these matters in a correct and timely manner.

Application information

To participate in the UCM exchange student programme, students must be both nominated by their home universities and accepted by UCM. Acceptance here relies on an agreement on students' selected courses and confirmation of their eligibility for the selected courses. Since the problem-based learning method requires active participation and self-guided initiative from students, course prerequisites are quite important. We therefore do not allow students to enroll in courses for which they are not qualified.

To apply, please complete the online application as explained in the Online Application Manual.

You will need to complete and digitally upload a list of courses you wish to take during your semester. You can find the Course selection form for Spring 2016 here. You can find an overview of the UCM courses in our course catalogue.

Application deadlines

For questions or information, please contact:
UCM International Relations Office
 ucm-international@maastrichtuniversity.nl
  +31 43 3885475 / +31 43 3885197
  +31 43 3884882

Accomodations

Exchange students and Study Abroad students can book a room online at the university's Guesthouse Maastricht on a first-come-first-served basis. Students are advised to book accommodation as soon as they know they plan to come to Maastricht. Once you have made your reservation, the Guesthouse Maastricht notifies the International Relations Office of UCM, who will give clearance for the actual reservation.

Reservations can be made online at http://www.maastrichthousing.com or by phone at (+31) 43-346-7210. The reservation staff speaks English.

The main Guest house UM reception desk is located at Brouwersweg 100, and is open on weekdays (Monday through Friday) between 08:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. A passport copy is required for check-in, and fees are payable in cash, with Eurasia, credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Expres), or bankcard.

Students arriving in Maastricht when the Guesthouse UM is closed can check the Stayokay Hotel (Tel. +31 43 7501790), or: maastricht@stayokay.com, an inexpensive youth hostel. Another option is the hostel Randwyck (+31) 43-361-6835, also inexpensive.

Passport/Visa and Insurance

To study in the Netherlands, most students need to have a visa. There are different rules for students from different countries, and there are procedures which must be followed. For more information, visit one of these websites:

 Nuffic  (go to Preparation & Stay, go to Visa & Permits)
 Study in Holland  
 Immigration Services  

All international students will need to obtain a residence permit to study in The Netherlands. Some also need a so-called MVV, which is an entry visa. Requirements for the residence permits may differ. Students should check with the nearest Dutch consulate or embassy for the requirements. Information can also be found on the above mentioned websites. Students should not hesitate to contact UCM well in advance if there is any doubt regarding the entry visa/residence permit. UCM will assist exchange students in this matter.

The costs for a residence permit for non-EU citizens are 308 Euro (January 2015); the costs for an MVV including a residence permit, are 308 Euro (January 2015). The costs for a residence permit for EU-citizens are considerably lower, 53 Euro (January 2014). 
Under special conditions, Canadian students can come on the WHP (Working Holiday Program), and Australian and New Zealand students can come on the WHS (Working Holiday Scheme). These special permits only cost approximately 55 Euro, but students can only apply for one of these permits once in a lifetime and only before you turn 27. You are allowed to stay a full year on this permit. For more information visit the Study in Holland   website. 

Insurance
Medical costs can be very high in the Netherlands, especially if specialized help from a hospital is required. Therefore it is important to be properly insured.
International students in the Netherlands are required by law to have adequate health and third party liability insurance. We strongly recommend you to take out travel insurance as well, especially if you plan to travel during your stay.
You are responsible for taking out insurance; Maastricht University will NOT do this for you. Please check if your insurance policy in your home country covers your stay in The Netherlands, otherwise you will have to take out private insurance. You are free to find your own, but it is always your responsibility to check whether coverage is sufficient.

You are responsible for taking out insurance; Maastricht University will NOT do this for you. Please check if your insurance policy in your home country covers your stay in The Netherlands, otherwise you will have to take out private insurance. You are free to find your own, but it is always your responsibility to check whether coverage is sufficient.

Arrival directions

It is best to either fly into Amsterdam Schiphol airport or to fly into Brussels airport and take the train to Maastricht Central Station.

Amsterdam to Maastricht by train
Taking a train from Schiphol/Amsterdam Airport to Maastricht Central Station is less expensive than flying, and it leads directly to the city. A train trip takes approximately two and a half hours and costs 27,50 Euros for a one-way ticket. Trains usually run twice every hour, and there will be a transfer in Utrecht. In Sittard (the stop after Roermond) the train splits; one part goes to Maastricht, the other to Heerlen. Listen to the announcement in the train to check whether you are in the right train. After arrival at Maastricht Central Station, you can take a taxi or bus to your arranged accommodations. A train timetable is available at: www.ns.nl (from: Schiphol; to: Maastricht). If you have registered for UCM's pick up service, you will be met at the railway station in Maastricht.

Brussels to Maastricht by train
There are no direct flights from Brussels to Maastricht, so the best way of transportation to Maastricht from Brussels is the train. A one-way ticket costs approximately 30 Euros. From the airport Zaventem, take the train to Bruxelles-Nord where you can board on a direct train to Maastricht Central Station. After arrival at Maastricht Central Station, you can take a taxi or bus to your arranged accommodations. If you have registered for UCM's pick up service, you will be met at the railway station in Maastricht. For more information about the Belgian railway, consult a travel agent or surf to http://www.b-rail.be.