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Getting Started in a DIY studio

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If you’re a teacher or student wanting to record your first video in a DIY studio, the first thing you need to do is request a MyMediaSite account. Once you’ve done that, you can book time in the studio of your choice.
BOOKING A DIY STUDIO DIY studio on the International Campus grounds (teachers only):
  1. Go to Calendar/Agenda in Outlook.
  2. In the top menu, click Open Calendar/Agenda Openen.
  3. In From Room List/Uit Kamerlijst, find: Descartesgebouw studio 2.01.
DIY studio in the University Library Uithof (teachers and students): Book a DIY studio in UBU room 2.48. Click the little envelope in front of “DIY Studio Educate-it 2.48” to open the web form. This form is currently only available in Dutch. You may need to use Google Translate or a similar service. When you go to record your video, please remember to bring your library card. UBU staff need that card to confirm your booking. DIY studio Kromme Nieuwegracht 80 (teachers only):
  1. Go to Calendar/Agenda in Outlook.
  2. In the top menu, click Open Calendar/Agenda Openen.
  3. In From Room List/Uit Kamerlijst, find: KNG 80 Studio.
You can collect the key and card for the KNG80 studio at reception, which is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 7 p.m. After retrieving the key and pass, follow the signs to room 1.03. When you open the door, the light switch will be to your left. There’s a ventilation switch there as well. Please note that there are steps at the entrance to the studio!
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The DIY studio comes equipped with a professional camera, two 27" screens, a UU desktop pc with Mediamission installed, an adjustable desk and desk chair, a monitor swing arm, an adjustable mount for the camera, a user-friendly desktop microphone and a wireless clip-on microphone. All DIY studios have identical video backdrops. Also present are blackout curtains, a lighting rig and a hat stand, clock, whiteboard and mirror.
Things to do before your first recording in a DIY studio:
  1. Request a MyMediaSite account using this link.
  2. Carefully read the MyMediaSite user manual.
  3. Get support from your faculty Educate-it ambassador when you use a studio for the first time. These ambassadors advise teachers on using e-lectures in their classes (see ‘Support’).
  4. Watch the instructional video on using the DIY studio at UCU.
  5. You need a UBU library card to borrow the key to the DIY studio there. You can request one at any of the service desks in the library. A library card is free for students (who can show a valid student card) and teachers (who can show valid identification).
In the DIY studio:
  1. Log into your UU account on the desktop pc in the studio.
  2. Using your own laptop in the DIY studio is not currently supported, so make sure that you have your presentation on a thumb drive or saved to the O-drive.
  3. Ensure you have everything you need to give your presentation. You can put your PowerPoint presenter’s notes up on a screen in the studio.
  4. Consider your jewellery and attire when you go to record. A bracelet or steel watch, for instance, may cause unwanted noise when it strikes the desk.
  5. On the day of recording, don’t wear clothing with narrow stripes, squares or diamond patterns. These create an extremely distracting moiré effect on camera. Similarly, it’s best to avoid super-bright or very dark colours (especially black). Necklaces and shawls can also get in the way.
MyMediasite technical support: UCU – UCU Internal Services: (030) 253 9952. If the UCU Internal Services audio-visual expert can’t resolve the issue, you can contact the ITS helpdesk on (030) 253 4500. They will assess the issue and attempt to resolve it remotely. If they cannot, a MyMediaSite functional administrator will be consulted on what to do next. UBU – The Educate-it desk on the second floor. If they can’t resolve the issue, you can contact the ITS helpdesk on (030) 253 4500. They will assess the issue and attempt to resolve it remotely. If they cannot, a MyMediaSite functional administrator will be consulted on what to do next. KNG80 – The support department (part of ITS) behind reception. If they can’t resolve the issue, a MyMediaSite functional administrator will be consulted on what to do next. Didactic support: Educate-it ambassadors at each faculty advise teachers on how to use e-lectures in their teaching practice: DGK: Anneke Wijnalda GEO: Claudia Heres REBO: Caro Bliekendaal UMCU: Esther Christenhuis BETA: Jasper van Winden GW: Michiel Fleerkate FSW: Oscar Buma en Jurgen van Oostenrijk Educate-it e-lecture project leaders: Hester Tekstra Liesbeth van de Grint Thinking of installing a DIY studio at your faculty? Contact Educate-it.

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