Cory 144MB -Studio for video capturing

Cory 144MB — Video Capture Studio

Cory 144MB is a dedicated video‑capture studio designed for high‑quality instructional content.
The studio supports lecture recordings, lightboard sessions, homework‑solution videos, online course materials,
and conference‑talk presentations. The space provides a controlled environment with professional lighting, audio,
a lightboard, and capture tools for instructors and staff.

Equipment Overview

Scheduling

To reserve Cory‑144MB:

1. Open your bConnected Google Calendar (CalNet login required).
2. Create an event and add the room resource:
   “Cory‑144MB Recording Studio Cap:42”
3. Select an available time and save the event.

New users: Add “EECS‑ESG Audio Visual Support” to your event and email
esg@eecs.berkeley.edu to arrange for a training session before your first use.

After receiving your confirmation email, request card‑key access from the front office.

Recording Instructions (Follow the Stars)

⭐ 1. Turn on the “ON AIR” Sign

Located near the entrance light switches. This prevents accidental walk‑ins during recording.

⭐ 2. Log Your Visit

• Sign the logbook with date, time, name, contact info, platform, and any issues.
• Note the current room setup — return everything to zero state when finished.
• Load your presentation via USB or from:
  \\project.eecs.berkeley.edu\mediastore

⭐ 3. Select the Mac

The studio now uses a single Mac workstation for all recording.

⭐ 4. Lighting & Room Setup

• Turn studio lights ON (rocker switch under the table).
• Turn house lights OFF (switch by the door).
• Adjust chair, microphone, and table height.
• Turn on the viewing monitor under the camera if needed.

Lightboard Use

• Ensure the lightboard illumination is on.
• Use only studio‑approved neon markers.
• Clean the glass after your session using the provided spray and cloth.
• Avoid touching the glass to prevent smudges.

⭐ 5. Start Camtasia Recorder

• Mac: Applications folder

Hotkeys:

• Mac: Shift‑Command‑2 (start), Option‑Command‑2 (stop/pause)

⭐ 5a. Camtasia Settings

• Camera: Mac – Blackmagic HD 720p 59.94;
• Microphone: Mac – Shure Digital;
• Verify camera image and microphone levels.

⭐ 6. Do a 1‑Minute Test Recording

• Ensures audio and video are correct before recording your full session.
• Keep final recordings to 15‑minute modules.
• Save your project to USB or mediastore with a descriptive name (e.g., EE240‑2013‑01‑29).

⭐ 7. When Finished

• Return all settings to zero state.
• Clean the lightboard if used.
• Collect personal items.
• Turn off the “ON AIR” sign.

Special Notes & Troubleshooting

• PowerPoint annotations do not save on Mac.
• When transferring Camtasia projects, zip the entire project directory before copying.

Report all issues to: esg@eecs.berkeley.edu