Documentation:IPad Kit/Interviews
This page documents the process for using the iPad kit for video recording.
Examples
CTLT's interview with Dr. Steven Barnes - Psychology - about his DIY Media project in epigenetics.
CTLT's interview with Dr. Judy Chan - Land and Food Systems - about her [Course:FNH200 wiki-based course] in Land & Food Systems.
Equipment
The following equipment comes with the iPad kit from CTLT, and is available for loan through your Faculty Liaison.
- iPad 16 GB wifi w/ AppleCare
- Apple Polyurethane Smart Cover for iPad
- Adonit Green Jot Pro iPad Stylus
- One Sleeve 11" Black with Shoulder Strap
- Rode smartLav Mic - Wired
- Joy Factory Unite Universal Tablet Carbon Fiber C-CLAMP Mount for iPad
- Audio Extension Cable
Additional resources can be borrowed and include:
- desktop lighting kit
- tripod (which C-CLAMP mount can be attached to).
Pre-production and Setup
Pre-Production
- interview questions were prepared in advance and discussed with the interviewees.
- in the Steve Barnes video - we also wanted to capture his DIY studio set up so some footage was captured during the initial tour - before we sat down to interview.
- ensure that the iPad set up is tested for sound/recording and that the iPad is fully charged.
Room Setup
- Lighting. In the Judy Chan video, there was a large window facing the interviewee allowing for natural light. The ceilings were high allowing the overhead lights to be a lot softer on the subject. In the Steve Barnes video, he had a 3 point lighting set up for his purposes, so we used that.
- the iPad can be mounted with the C-Clamp mount to a table (as in the Chan video) or a tripod (as in the Barnes example).
iPad Setup
- Mount the iPad on a table or tripod using the C-Clamp Mount.
- Connect the rode mic to the iPad.
- Attach the mic to the interviewee (using the extension if necessary).