Your TV Studio

Need to take your production to television but not sure how to start?  Ideas:

This is a shopping “wishlist” for your new TV studio built into your office or conference room.  You can purchase the whole Wishlist or get what you need now and come back later for more.

We hope that your ceilings are high enough to accomodate a hair light a few feet over the head of the subject you’re filming safely without a hot light touching any surface.  If you want help setting up your studio please contact us we’d love to come help. (415) 690-7112

You will probably want to add in “b-roll” footage to help your production along.  There are many place online you can purchase Royalty Free footage (meaning you can buy it and use it all you want) Here are just a couple of ideas:

Acoustic Sound Insulation

Determine the size of your room and get rid of the low frequencies so you have clean audio.

The Gold Studio in a Box (SIBSPO) is a pre-engineered acoustic room correction package that includes broad band diffusion. The package utilizes Polyflex ProFoam, which is fabricated from UL94 polyester urethane and should only be used in Class B or C spaces. The SIBGPO solves all of the fundamental acoustic problems presented by small room environments with an added emphasis on diffusion and low frequency control.

Components of the package include Polyflex ProFoam acoustical foam panels that provide first-reflection control. To optimize the performance and appearance of conventional acoustical foam, RPG uses an innovative design profile that utilizes a Variable Depth Air Cavity (VDAC) to strategically space most of the foam away from the mounting surface for optimum absorption efficiency and economy.

Bass management is achieved with a pair of Polyflex ProCorner panels. The ProCorner offers ideal absorption across the audio spectrum and complements the Polyflex ProFoam nestable wall panels.

Backgrounds

Several options including your Green Screen:

The Backdrop Alley Studio Stand with Chroma-Key Green Kit is a complete a portable system.

The Backdrop Alley Background Studio Stand is a rugged and dependable system that can be used for both large and small groups – both in studio and on location. It is made from high-grade lightweight aluminum and will hold a 9′ role of paper. The Background Studio Stand is a large stand that measures 12 x 10.5″ (HW).

The stand is operated using user-friendly quick release locks making it a “snap” to set up and break down. The stand comes with a handy padded carrying case making it a totally portable system.

The Premium Muslin backdrop is made from quality fabric with an excellent feel and weight. Made from 100% cotton, all sides are trimmed and finished. It comes with a pole pocket on the 10′ side. The Green Muslin Chroma-Key background is suitable for video, or still photography, when the user wishes to “key-in” a background digitally.

Note! Use green if your subject is NOT green, or the model is NOT wearing different shades of green

Don’t want to Green Screen?  Other options

The Reversible Muslin Backdrops from Backdrop Alley feature a different color on each side. For example, the Blue/Gray Backdrop features blue on one side and gray on the other side.

All muslins are 100% cotton and come with a pole pocket on top and bottom with 5 grommet rings at the top.


We also include a white and black background in our Wishlist for more options once you get started with your productions.

Sound:

The ART MyMonitor is a personal monitor mixer designed to suit the individual level needs of performers. The mixer features an XLR microphone input and Thru output. A monitor input features a stereo 1/4″ phone input and excepts a line level input from external mixers, recorders etc. The mixer is designed to allow talent to set their own microphone levels without effecting the level on output. Although microphone and line level signal are fed into the mixer, only the microphone signal is sent via the Mic Thru output. The mixer is powered with a 12V DC power supply or single 9 Volt battery. Dual headphone outputs accommodates 2 headphones.

The Audio-Technica ATW-2129a Wireless Lavalier Microphone System delivers professional features and wireless microphone quality, while remaining a cost effective solution for presentations, performance PA, houses-of-worship, nightclubs, restaurants, bars, etc.

The system features the ATW-R2100a receiver with UHF diversity reception, 10 user selectable frequencies, automatic frequency scan and Tone Lock squelch system for interference free reception. Balanced XLR and 1/4″ phone connections adapt to professional and consumer gear, and a bright LCD display delivers a comprehensive read over settings in dimly lit conditions.

The included ATW-T210a UniPak (bodypack) transmitter features a 4-pin locking microphone input, and the AT829cW lavalier microphone is included. The microphone is small and easily clips onto clothing and accurately reproduces speech without noise and distortion.

Camera

Updated Features
The XH-A1s improves upon on an already stellar camera. Some improvements include simultaneous use of XLR and built-in microphone, audio volume lock, a 6-Pin FireWire I/O, the ability to share scene files between XL-H1 series and XL-G1 series camcorders, an audio limiter, and more!
HD at Your Fingertips
The XH-A1 camcorder has three 1/3″ 16:9 interlaced CCDs that capture images at 1080i resolution. The camcorder features selectable frame rates of 60i, 30 Frame and 24 Frame to allow the user to adjust to the assignment at hand and can switch back to SD resolution if needed. At the 30 Frame rate, broadcasters can capture fast motion like sports with confidence that each frame is captured individually and completely. Filmmakers can utilize the 24 Frame rate when creating the look and feel of movie film. The 60i frame rate, meanwhile, delivers exceptional resolution for shooting environments like ENG or Reality TV.
High Quality Images
The XH-A1 HD camcorder includes Canon’s proprietary DIGIC DV II image processor. DIGIC DV II is an image processor that can process both HD and SD video signals as well as still photos. The highly effective chip ensures clean, noise-free footage with unmatched color fidelity.
Flip-Out LCD
The camera features a flip-out LCD capable of being viewed from both sides of the camera, a feature often overlooked on competitive cameras. The LCD provides ample resolution for more capable focus assistance. The display tucks cleanly under the handle when not in use, resulting in unfettered side controls.
Instant AF
Instant AF is an auto-focus assistant that dramatically increases both speed and accuracy when paired with HD technology. High Definition requires far more precision to get perfect focus than its standard definition counterpart. The increase in fidelity means the camera itself must work harder to find complete focus. If the auto-focus still doesn’t satisfy, Canon has included independent rings for not only focus and zoom, but iris as well; a feature usually only afforded to high-end ENG systems.
Customizable
The XH-A1 can be customized in a variety of different ways. The image itself can be tweaked to get an endless array of different styles. Additionally, all of these functions can be saved via a Secure Digital (SD) card, for future retrieval. This feature can also be used to transfer camera settings from one camera to another, which can save time during projects with multiple cameras.
Optical Stabilization Feature
Canon calls its image stabilizer Super-Range Optical Image Stabilization and it helps defeat camera shake from hand held shooting and even shake produced from a moving vehicle. Because it is an optical function, it can compensate for a greater degree of camera shake and avoids any loss in image quality unlike electronic or digital stabilizing methods.
Hard Disk Monitoring
When recording to a compatible DTE drive, the camera will display inside the EVF how much space is remaining.

Lighting

Editing | Adobe Creative Suite 5 Production Premium

This editing Suite will take care of all your editing needs.  If you saw the movie Avatar in theaters this year, all of the editing was done with Adobe:

Native 64-bit Support & New Mercury Playback Engine
Work more fluidly on HD and higher resolution projects with native 64-bit support in Adobe After Effects CS5, Photoshop CS5 Extended, and Adobe Premiere Pro CS5. The new Adobe Mercury Playback Engine speeds up effects processing and rendering in Adobe Premiere Pro.
Rich, Compelling 2D and 3D Images with Photoshop Extended
Export video sequences from Photoshop CS5 Extended and import them into After Effects CS5, Adobe Premiere Pro CS5, and Adobe Encore CS5. Work with new painting tools, make complex selections more easily, and create 3D logos from text, masks, or vectors.
Roundtrip Editing with Other NLEs
Tap the full power of Production Premium–even if you favor Final Cut Pro or Avid NLEs. Move projects easily back and forth between these editors and Adobe Premiere Pro CS5.
Encoding and Delivery for Virtually Any Screen
Use Adobe Media Encoder to batch encode source files to many standards. Author once in Encore CS5 for DVDs, Blu-ray Disc media, and searchable web DVDs. Use Adobe Device Central CS5 to preview and test mobile content.
Roto Brush in After Effects
Isolate moving foreground elements from their backgrounds in fewer steps using the Roto Brush in After Effects, and then create transparency around them with a single click. Fine-tuning selection edges is fast and easy, even when you need extremely precise results.
Integration with CS Live Online Services
Collaborate easily thanks to integration with Adobe CS Live online services*: Adobe Story, a scriptwriting tool that accelerates production and post-production; and Adobe CS Review and Acrobat.com, which enable you to initiate reviews and collect client feedback on dailies, storyboards, and edited works in progress. CS Live services are complimentary for a limited time.
Broad Format Support in Adobe Premiere Pro
Work with virtually any format in Adobe Premiere Pro CS5, thanks to native editing support for DV; HDV; RED; DPX; Sony XDCAM, XDCAM 50, XDCAM EX, and XDCAM HD; Panasonic P2, DVCPRO HD, AVCHD, and AVC-Intra; and Canon and Nikon DSLR cameras.
Compositing and Animation Tools in After Effects
Get everything you need to create blockbuster motion graphics and visual effects with After Effects CS5. Create and animate in 3D space for broadcast, film, online video, and mobile devices.
Tight Integration Between Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects
Transfer and update sequences between components without intermediate rendering thanks to Adobe Dynamic Link, now dramatically faster. After Effects CS5 and Adobe Premiere Pro CS5 share many plug-ins, and keyframes and other settings are maintained when you exchange projects.
Script-to-Screen Workflow
Speed up production and post-production with the collaborative scriptwriting tool Adobe Story, a new CS Live online service. Integrated metadata support in Adobe Story makes it easy to create shot lists in Adobe OnLocation CS5 and rough cuts in Adobe Premiere Pro CS5.
Import Native Illustrator Files into After Effects
Import native Illustrator CS5 vectors into After Effects with layers, masks, gradients, and effects intact. Illustrator layers and blend modes are preserved and vector shapes can be continuously rasterized, preserving smooth edge detail.
Interactive Design with Flash Professional or New Flash Catalyst
Quickly create web video portfolios and add video to interactive sites without writing code using Adobe Flash Catalyst CS5, a new interaction design tool. Easily and flexibly add video to Adobe Flash Professional CS5 projects.
Pristine Audio Creation in Soundbooth
Quickly accomplish everyday audio tasks without sacrificing high-quality results or creative control using Adobe Soundbooth CS5. Remove noise from a recording, polish voice-overs, customize music to fit a production, and much more.

Included Applications

Photoshop CS5 Extended
Photoshop is the premiere application for image editing. It features numerous tools for working with digital photos and images. You can adjust curves, correct lens distortions, apply vignettes, and edit images on a pixel-based level. Photoshop Extended also supports 3D graphics, animation, and scientific tools.
Illustrator CS5
Illustrator allows you to create and edit vector graphics. Vector graphics can be scaled to virtually any size–perfect for creating designs for anything from postage stamps to billboards. It supports many different fonts, gradient fills, transparencies, and more.
Flash Catalyst CS5
Flash Catalyst allows you to convert graphics from Illustrator and Photoshop into interactive content for use with web pages and other user interfaces. It also supports video, sound effects, and dynamic media. It supports roundtrip editing, animated transitions, and Adobe AIR publishing.
Flash Professional CS5
Flash Professional allows you to create interactive web pages, applications, and games. It uses the powerful ActionScript coding language to allow you to create fully interactive, cross-platform web applications and games which can run in any web browser using the free Flash Player plug-in. It also supports video encoding for delivery on the web.
Premiere Pro CS5
Premiere Pro is a full-featured video editing suite, compatible with popular SD and HD video formats. You’ll be able to edit movies using a powerful nonlinear approach, complete with support for multi-camera shoots. Premiere Pro can import projects from other NLEs, including Final Cut Pro and Avid. It now supports tapeless workflows, allowing you to edit footage from video cameras that record video to solid-state media.
After Effects CS5
After Effects allows you to create impressive motion graphics and animation, ideal for use in video projects. It works closely with Premiere Pro and other applications in the suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and Flash. Become the next George Lucas by using After Effects to add impressive visual effects to your video projects.
Soundbooth CS5
Soundbooth is a multitrack audio editor, perfect for use with video projects. You can use it to create layered soundtracks, remove imperfections from audio, and much more. It features tight integration with Premiere Pro, making it easy to sync your edited audio with your video.
OnLocation CS5
OnLocation allows you to use your computer as a recording storage device for your video camera. You’ll be able to avoid logging tapes by sending video directly to your computer’s hard drive. OnLocation also features numerous tools to help you monitor your footage as it is recorded, as well as to organize clips and takes.
Encore CS5
Once your video project is completed, you’ll want to deliver it to viewers via DVD, high-def Blu-ray disc, or the web. This is where Encore steps in. It is a fully-functional authoring suite that allows you to create DVDs, Blu-rays, and Flash-based SWF video files. No matter what medium you’d like to use to deliver your message, Encore is up to the task.
Bridge CS5
Bridge is a powerful media management tool that helps you keep track of your digital assets. It provides a single interface that allows you to browse and access all files that you use in Adobe projects. It also helps you keep track of files when working on a project in multiple Adobe CS applications.
Device Central CS5
Device Central allows you to simulate a large number of handheld devices, including popular mobile phones, on your computer. This allows you to see exactly how your projects will run on a specific mobile platform, essential for developers who are creating content for mobile devices.
Dynamic Link
Dynamic Link helps After Effects, Premiere Pro, and Encore talk to each other. It ensures that changes made to assets in one of these applications are automatically reflected in the others. Thanks to Dynamic Link, you’ll be able to create motion graphics in After Effects, merge them with video in Premiere Pro, and burn it all to DVD in Encore–without having to manually migrate media.