The VBrick

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The V-Brick
Presented By Lorne HenneDePaul Classroom
Technologies
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Agenda

• V brick
• The Video Camera
• Audio Considerations
• Connections

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V-Brick Deployment

• Naperville 265
• Barat Library 106
• OHare 206
• Lewis 1311
• LPC Student Center Auditorium
• LPC Student Center Room 329

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Basic Set-up - Suburban Rooms

• V-Brick unit and Remote
• Video Camera and Remote
• Microphone
• TV Monitor

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Loop and LPC Rooms

• Additional Cameras Instructor /Student
• Document Camera
• PC

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LPC Student Center Auditorium

• For Web-casting Presenter Only

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Video Camera

• Canon VC-C4
• Remote Control allows Zoom In/Out
• Auto Iris - Brightness Control
• Autofocus

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Camera

• Adjust Zoom to fit the group
• Single presenter Medium Close Up
• Be Aware of Window Lighting
• Use PIP to adjust your shot

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The Talking Head Paradox
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audience expects it ...
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Clothing

• Keep it Simple
• Mid-tones work well
• Avoid course textures
• Avoid wild colors/patterns
• Avoid Stripes

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Other Considerations

• Hair
• Jewelry
• Make up
• Posture
• Gestures

Simple Simple Simple Straight Minimal
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Audio

• The most important consideration
• Microphone placement- 10ft. cable
• Middle of table for groups
• In front of presenter
• Test before starting

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Audio

• V-brick Microphones
• Built in Echo Cancellation
• Mute Button in the Middle of microphone
• Moving the mic causes it to readjust
• Volume Control on TV Monitor to hear remote site

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Making a Video Connection

• Use Con Guide Button
• Menu of Sites appears - Scroll Down to site
• Press Select Button
• PIP button controls picture in picture
• Hang-up when you are finished

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Questions ?