5/20/2023 0 Comments Media room lights![]() Do you need a PA system to play audio inside the studio while recording?.What type of microphones do you need, and how many?.Will you need seismic/earthquake protection?.Is the initial plan to hang or use ground support?.What is the estimated weight of lights you plan to hang?.What does the Lighting Operator/Crew look like?.Is there a plan for a background LED/XR/VR wall?.Is this a static or flexible lighting rig? How often are you changing it out?.What type of camera operators will you have? For example- Skilled, Unskilled Labor? Manned or unmanned? cameras?.What is the distance between talent and the camera? How will that impact lens and zoom decisions?.What are the camera and output requirements? Do you need to use Large Sensor cameras? What about the resolution and delivery platform?.Is this a mixed-use facility that plans to build and add equipment for the dominant use and then rent for the occasional?.While a podcast might put more emphasis on good audio, with cameras that are set-and-forget, like a PTZ camera. If you’re looking for a cinematic feel, you’ll probably put more emphasis on large sensor cameras. Ultimately, the equipment decisions also come down to the outcome of your budget and deliverables. #3 EQUIPMENT DECISIONS – Cameras, Lights, Control Room What is the doorway clearance for large sets and rentals?.What type of furniture is needed? Do you have enough space to load into the building?.Should we have plans to use Green Screen or LED Virtual Sets?.Is there a setting, or is the space multipurpose?.What is the building access during the installation? What level of access will you have to the space?.What will visitors’ opinions of the reception area, and how will you accommodate audiences for studio shows? Hint: Make sure there’s plenty of parking and shade for people standing in outdoor lines.Are you planning to use wifi in the space?.What obstacles are up there – MEP (Mechanical Electrical and Plumbing) considerations?.What are the height and weight capacity of our ceiling?.Especially when you add lighting, LED walls, rack rooms, and control rooms. What considerations do you have for a separate HVAC? Hint: Using your existing HVAC will likely not be enough.What are the types of connections you need available? SDI, XLR, Fibre? Or is the plan to run this largely ethernet based?.Where do you prefer to connect devices? Are there certain walls or floor tiles that would be preferred?.Where are the wall outlets, and do they need to be moved?. ![]()
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