Documentation:IPad Kit/Interviews

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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.


Additional resources can be borrowed and include:

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

  1. Mount the iPad on a table or tripod using the C-Clamp Mount.
  2. Connect the rode mic to the iPad.
  3. Attach the mic to the interviewee (using the extension if necessary).