taking your news team to the 21 st century chris walsh boone county schools
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Taking Your News Team to the 21st Century
Chris WalshBoone County Schools
How we started
What is needed to produce a 21st century news cast?
What is needed to produce a 21st century news cast?
• Video Switcher• Audio Mixer• Computer(s)• Lights• Cameras• Microphones• Software• Graphics & Video Playback• Chroma Key (Green Screen)• Sharing your Video(s) & Streaming
Video Switcher Considerations
• Do you really need one? Pre-Record vs. Live• Future Compatibility• High Definition vs. Standard Definition• Number and types of inputs.• Effects (Chroma Key, Digital Video, etc.)• Other required items for functionality (included
audio mixer).• Output method.• Cost - $500 and up!
NewTek - TriCaster
Pros• Easy to transport• LiveType (Built in Graphics)• Single device for graphics,
video, and some audio
Cons• Cost - $5,000 and up!• Base model is analog only• One Point of Failure• Only 2 audio inputs• Only 4 Video inputs
Our Choice:Black Magic Design ATEM 1 M/E
Cost: $2350
Runner Up:Black Magic Design ATEM Television Studio
Cost: $975
Video Mixer Recommendation
Audio Mixer Considerations
• Do you really need one?• Number / type of inputs.• Type of outputs.• Compatibility with other equipment.• Cost - $50 to ???
Audio Mixer Recommendation
Our Choice:Behringer Euro Rack Pro RX1202FX
Cost: $219
Runner Up:Yamaha MG 102
Cost: $99
Computer Considerations
• Do you need a computer?• Laptop vs. Desktop• How many do you need?• Can you use what you have?• Cost - $500 - ???
Computer Recommendation
Our Choice:Use What We Have/Repurpose Older Machines
for Specific duties.Cost: $0
Runner Up:Buy the Best you can Afford
Cost: ???
Lighting Considerations
• Do you need lights?• Are you going to use a Chroma-Key? Then,
most likely YES!• How many?• Cost - $50 to ???
Lighting Recommendation
Our Choice:Try going without first
Cost: $0
Runner Up:Buy the cheapest kit (Lights, stands, diffusers)
you can findCost: $200
Camera Considerations
• High Definition vs. Standard Definition• How many do you need?• Compatibility with other equipment.• Do you need any special connectors/cords?• Do you need a microphone?• Can you hook an
external microphoneup to it?
• Cost - $150 - ???
Camera Recommendation
Our Choice:Canon Vixia HFR 20 (no longer made)
Cost: $250
Runner Up:Canon Vixia HFR 300
Cost: $250
Microphone Considerations
• Do you need them?• Can you connect them to your
camera directly?• How many inputs do you have on your
soundboard?• How many microphones do you need?• Hand held vs. Lavalieres• Wired vs. Wireless• Cost - $50 - ???
Microphone Recommendations
Our Choice:Wireless
Audio-Technica ATW-T701 (no longer made)(Replaced with PRO-501)
Cost: $220
Wired Shure SM58 - $80+ Cords
Graphics & Video Play Back
• Live vs. Pre-Recorded• iMovie vs. Windows Movie Maker• Computer running one of the following:– Cam Twist Studio – Mac – Free– ManyCam – PC – Free– *Window Media Player – PC - Free– *Quick Time – Mac – Free– *VLC – Mac/PC – Free– PowerPoint/Keynote – Graphics, Video, etc.*Can only do video playback, no graphics.
Chroma Keying
• Live vs. Pre-Recorded• Appropriate Background• Good Lighting• iMovie has it built in Free w/Mac• Chroma Keyer on Video Switcher• Paid alternatives• Virtual Sets
Sharing Your Video
• Internal vs. External• Internal - playback via Video Distribution
System (Vbrick, computer to VCR), drop video in a shared folder, etc.
• External – Live, see streaming. Pre-Recorded YouTube, School Tube, Vimeo, own server, etc.
Streaming
• Do you have enough bandwidth, particularly upload?
• Do you have a powerful enough computer to encode? (If not, check out the Black Magic Design H.264 Pro Recorder)
• Capabilities depend on device; most support Flash Media Live Encoder (FMLE).
• Service selection – Ustream, Justin.TV, LiveStream, etc.
• Dealing with ads and inappropriate content.
Streaming Applications
• Adobe Flash Media Encoder – Works with most video streaming websites.
• MXLight designed for BMD ATEM Products to use any service that supports FMLE format.
• LiveStream’s ProCaster – Easy to use application and LiveStream’s ad supported model supports unlimited viewers for approved channels.
• NEW - YouTube & Google
Miscellaneous Items
• Don’t forget about wiring; microphone cables, HDMI cables, etc.
• Green Screen fabric/paper.• Tele-Prompter(s).• External hardware encoder.• File Storage.
Recommend Vendors
• Audio Video Equipment – B&H Photo– Fast Service– Low Prices– Huge Selection– Jewish Calendar*
• All wiring – Mono Price– Low, Low Prices– High Quality– Excellent Warranty– Slow, Slow Shipping
Funding
• PTA/PTO• Grants• Donations from businesses, news stations, etc.• Fund Raisers (Little Caesars pizza kits, book
fair, etc.)
How Our News Team Works
• Entirely student run with the exception of the upload to our distribution networks.
• 20 minutes per day.• 4 computers, 4 microphones, 2 cameras, 2
lights. • All “extra” content such as commercials,
special announcements, etc. are pre-recorded.• News cast recorded one day in advance.
Goodridge News Sample Video
DEMO
