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Lab and Equipment Procedures The Equipment While you're in the School of Communication, you'll have access to thousands of dollars worth of television equipment. It comes with certain responsibilities. The gear is to be used for Broadcast projects only. Personal use is strictly forbidden.
Responsibilities: Our responsibilities include teaching you how to use electronic video equipment properly and safely. During most weekday hours, students serve as lab assistants and can check out production equipment for you.
If the equipment isn't working, it is imperative you inform us so it can be repaired. Your job is to exercise care, common sense and good judgment when using lab equipment. Respect the delicacy and expense of the gear we provide for you. If you don't, you could be held financially responsible for repair or replacement!
Checkout Lab
The Equipment Checkout Lab
Video production equipment is obtained from the Checkout Lab JE 215, on the second floor of Joyner East. Lab Manager’s Phone: 328-0424
Lab Hours: Lab hours change due to the availability of Lab Assistants. Normal operating hours run from 9-4.
You must bring the equipment in 15 minutes before lab closes so the Lab Assistant has time to check it and put it away.
Do NOT return equipment at hours when no Lab Assistant is available. Tom McQuaid or Butch Saul may be willing to help if a Lab Assistant is unavailable, but don't count on it.
The gear is to be used for video projects only. Personal use is strictly forbidden. However, you are welcome to check out the gear to practice shooting, but try to avoid doing so right before a deadline when the gear is in high demand.
Time Limits: Video equipment may be checked out in the morning and returned before 4 p.m. the next day. Extra time may be requested in writing, ask the lab assistant for a Weekend Checkout form. The form requires a faculty member’s signature.
Do not leave gear unattended. If no one is available to return your gear to, ask a Broadcast Faculty member to open the lab so you can put the gear in the room and lock it up.
Reporting and Avoiding Problems
Equipment — Avoiding & Reporting Problems
When you check out the equipment, check everything before you leave. Check the battery levels, turn on the camera, test the mics, test the white balance, test the lights, shoot a few seconds of video, take the tape out and watch/listen to it on a deck to make sure it is working. Remember, you certify the equipment was in working condition when it came into your possession.
When you return the gear, the Lab Assistant will check to make sure everything is accounted for and in good condition before they check it back in. If there are any problems, you will be held responsible because you certified that everything was there and working when you checked it out.
And if you do happen to actually break something, it's best to own up right away. Under the checkout system, it's easy to find out who had the gear when something was broken. Be honest!
You cannot use a problem with the equipment as an excuse for failing to meet the requirements of a project. It doesn't matter if it's operator error or a real breakdown of the equipment (which is usually pretty rare). If you check your equipment BEFORE you leave, you'll head off most problems. And always allow yourself enough time to reshoot if needed.
The lab operates best if you check your video IMMEDIATELY after you return from shooting. If you spot a problem (no audio, audio buzz, etc.) you need to immediately tell the Lab Assistant. Many times, there is no problem with the equipment; you just weren't operating it correctly. But if there is a problem, we can take the defective equipment out of circulation immediately, and prevent another student from having the same problem. So just pop your tape in the machine and give it a quick once-over. It' s also best for you to know right away that you have successfully captured audio and video.
Edit Bays
Equipment — The Edit Bays
There are seven edit bays able to be reserved through the Lab Assistant. You may sign up for 3 hour editing shifts through the Lab Assistant. These bays are only available during lab hours. You can't work consecutive shifts, you must leave three hours between editing shifts. Nor will you be allowed to "hog" shifts... by signing up for more than 2 shifts in advance.
All edit bays have Sony DSR-11 decks for capturing/mastering video.
You are always responsible for what is on your tape.
Click here for Frequently asked questions and answers about equipment checkout. |
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