Engineering Senior Design Video

TOOLS + TIPS

This post covers some production gear that is available to Trinity faculty, students, and staff. I'll also provide a couple highlights about each product and a link to a vendors site for more information. Our equipment is intended to assist all skill levels. The CLT staff is knowledgeable in our inventory so please ask for assistance if you get stuck or are interested in learning more about the product. All items are intended for Trinity related purposes.

The CLT also has workstations (Mac and PC) loaded with video editing software. Quiet rooms (Flip Room and 101Q Media Presentation Room) are available to record your audio voice overs. Between the cameras, audio recorders, editing software, and creative spaces you should have all the tools needed to produce a clear and concise video for your audience.

TIPS

• Be creative: Inspiration. Ideation. Implementation.
• Scriptwriting: Sound professional. Helps avoid 'uh' and 'ah'
• Good audio: Audio will make or break you. DO NOT USE the internal camera microphone.
• Good light: LED lights are available. Let there be light!
• Multiply angles (if possible). Make your video dynamic.
• Frame the shot. Get tight on your object. Rule of thirds.
• Stay focused and steady. Auto focus when possible. Tripods and solid color backdrops are available.
• Easy with the transitions.

Cameras

Sony HXR-NX30U, Shotgun microphone,  Audio technica wireless lavalier, and Beats headphones

- Records in 1920 x 1080p/i
- 64GB memory card and 96GB internal memory
- Touch screen
- Built-in projector and dual XLR inputs
- Built-in shotgun microphone
- 2.4 lbs
- 2 Production kits available for checkout
- More information

Rode smartLav lavalier microphone and Anycase tripod mount 

- Tripod mount holds any camera with a case
- Tripods are available

- Free Rode app
- iPhone not included. Records in  1920 x 1080p
- 1 setup available for checkout
- More information

 Kodak Zi10 PlayTouch

- Records in 1920 x 1080p
- 32GB memory card and 128MB internal memory
- Pop-out USB connector
- Creative filters
- Photo capability
- 10 cameras available for checkout
- More information

GoPro Hero 3+ Black edition, GoPro Hero 3+ Silver edition and GoPro Hero 3 Black edition

- Hero 3+ Black records 4K, 2.7K, 1440p and 1080p
- Hero 3+ Silver and Hero 3 Black records in 1920 x 1080p
- Wide angle feature available
-  Accessories and mounts are available
- Rugged and durable housing. Waterproof.
- Photo capability
- 3 available for checkout
- More information and more information

Canon Vixia HF R40 and Canon Vixia HF R10

- Records in 1920 x 1080p
- Weights 11oz.
- 2.7" LCD display
- 8 GB internal memory
- Touch screen
- 4 available for checkout
- More information

 

 Canon EOS Rebel T4i DSLR

- 1920 x 1080
- Get shallow depth of field
- Touchscreen
- 32GB Memory card
- 3 available for checkout.
-More information

Audio recorders

MXL Tempo USB Microphone

- Condenser microphone
- Windows and Mac compatible
- Tabletop microphone stand
- 2 available for checkout
- More information

MXL AC-404 Microphone 

- USB connectivity
- 180 degree coverage
- Windows and Mac compatible
- Surface microphone
- 1 available for checkout
- More information

 

 Zoom H4N Microphone

- 4 channel recording
- 32GB memory card
- USB connection for file transfer
- True X/Y stereo mics
- Built-in speakers
- XLR inputs
- 1 available for checkout
- More information

Shure SM58 XLR to X2u USB Microphone Signal Adaptor

- Professional microphone w/ USB adaptor
- Microphone level adjustment
- Windows and Mac compatible
- Unidirectional (cardioid) microphone. Ideal for vocal or speech.
- 2 available for  checkout.
- More information

Blue Snowball Microphone

- Design incorparates cardioid and omni pickup
- USB connectivity
- Windows and Mac compatible
- 1 available for checkout
- More information

Blue Yeti Microphone

- Cardioid, Omni, Stereo and Bi patterns
- USB connectivity
 - Microphone gain and master volume controls
 - Windows and Mac compatible
- 1 available for checkout
- More information

Computer Headset Microphones also available 

Software

Sony Vegas and Sound Forge

Lynda.com course | Sony Vegas Production Workflow

Adobe Premiere

Lynda.com course | Up and Running with Premiere Pro CS6

Royalty Free Music

Vimeo Music Store
AudioNautix
AudioJungle
The Music bed
Creative Commons Legal Music for Free

Spaces

Flip Lab

- Mac Mini (Windows and Mac)
- Document camera
- Internal and external camera
- External microphone (Snowball)
- Whiteboard
- Crestron recorder box (video and audio)
- No student reservations. First come, first serve.
- Quite room

Media Presentation Room 

- Projector and screen
- Teacher station w/ computer
- Whiteboard
- No student reservations. First come, first serve.
- Quite room