Media Capture 1 of 3: Unit Inventory

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A Brief Overview

Many schools have asked what gear we use for media capture scenarios at Spring Arbor University.  Knowing every school does media capture differently, we decided to make a three-part video series on what we do for media capture, how we configure the gear, and what workflows we use to migrate content from the classroom to the Web.  We hope this helps get some of you an idea of where you can start.  This is part one of three.  In this tutorial, I show you exactly what contents are in our full-service media capture bag and how we store it.  Part two will demonstrate how we set up the rig in the classroom.  Finally part three will show you a couple of delivery options we use.  Keep in mind this is what we developed on our own and is subject to change.  We’d value lots of feedback on what you do and what’s worked.  Let’s get the comments flowing.

The List

• Camera
  • Cannon Zr-800
  • Extra 8-hour battery

• Microphone Options
  • Sennheiser EW100 G2 Wireless Mic/Receiver Combo
  • Audio Technica ATW-R100X (Receiver) | Audio Technica ATW-T101X (Transmitter)
• Hardware
  • Intel MacBook
• Software Options
  • Podcast Capture
  • Quicktime Pro
  • iMovie ‘08
  • Final Cut Pro
  • Screenflow
• Accessories
  • 4 AA Rechargeable Batteries (for Sennheiser unit)
  • 2 9-volt Batteries (for Audio-Technica Unit)
  • Sony MDR-V150 Headphones
  • Dynex DX-TRP60 Tripod
  • 25′ Heavy-Duty Extension Cord
  • Standard Powerstrip
  • 4-pin to 6-pin Firewire cord
  • 50′ CAT-5 Ethernet Cord