BAI Equipment Check Out
THIS IS A NEW SERVICE, PLEASE PLAN ACCORDINGLY
EQUIPMENT CHECKOUT CLOSES THURSDAY, MAY 16th.
Last day to check out equipment is Tuesday May 14th
About
One of the ways the BAI supports the creative production of students in courses is by maintaining a small fleet of digital media equipment like cameras, audio recorders, tripods, and lights that can be checked out. At this time, Only students currently enrolled in either a BAI ARTS course or a course that is housed in the Granoff or Lindemann buildings are eligible to use the check out.
Students/Staff/ and Instructors not currently eligible to check out BAI equipment, should consider rentable media equipment available at the IT Service Center
SP 2024 Eligible Courses
MUSC 33, From the Blues to Beyoncé
ARTS 2002, Black Life,
ARTS 2003, Future Worlds and Other Science
ARTS 1800, ArtsCorps & The Future of Work,
ARTS 1004, Race and the Making of Art,
ARTS 1008, Heart as Vector: Thinking Across the Arts
LITR 1110V/ARTS 1110V,Script to Screen: Scene Work
TAPS 175, Choreodaemonics
MUSC 1260, Advanced Audio Techniques
MUSC 1200, Recording and Sound Design
MUSC 2290, Seminar in Sonic Practice
ARTS 1011, Acting for the Camera
ARTS 1009, Black Music Performance
MUSC 1200, Recording and Sound Design Lab
MUSC 1260, Advanced Audio Techniques
MUSC 0642, World Music Ensemble
MUSC 0610, Orchestra
MUSC 0640, Ghanaian Drumming and Dancing Ensemble
MUSC 1960, Advanced Ghanaian Drumming and Dancing Ensemble
ARTS 1009, Black Music Performance,
MUSC 1700, Score Reading & Conducting
ARTS 1910C, Artist@Work
TAPS 0930A, The Actor’s Instrument: Voice and Speech
VISA 1600/ARTS 1401 Social Practice: Art in Everyday Life
TAPS 1170 Acting Methods for Period Texts
TAPS 1341, Introduction to Ballet
TAPS 1344 Advanced Ballet with Repertory
MUSC 2090E/ARTS 2090E, Black Feminist Sonic Practices
ARTS 2111A/MCM 2111A, Chromapolitics of Visuality
Where?
The equipment checkout is located in the Granoff Center for the Creative Arts in rmS302 on floor 3S
When?
The checkout is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11am - 2pm
Check-ins should be brought in between 11am-12:30pm
How? (Policies)
This is a new service, meaning we are still working out what the best policies are to serve our mission. Policies are subject to change at any time. We will update this webpage with any changes.
Equipment is checked out on a first come first serve basis. We are currently not taking reservations and can not guarantee equipment is available. Please plan accordingly
Equipment must be returned on the next day the equipment check out is open between the hours of 11am - 12:30pm
Tues checkouts are due on Thurs morning
Thurs checkouts are due on Tues morning.
If checking out equipment, we recommend coming between 12:30pm and 2pm when we will have the largest inventory
Students may ask to extend their check-in return date once per check out, but must physically return the equipment to the checkout to do so.
Students may be restricted in taking out the same equipment more than twice in a row based on demand.
Students are limited to one piece of equipment per type. For example you can't take out two cameras, but can take out a camera and tripod if both are available.
Loss or damage of any equipment at the time of check-in, including cables, sd cards, batteries, etc may result in a suspension of privileges until items are replaced by the student.
Loss or damage of larger pieces of equipment like cameras may result in a financial hold put on the student's record.
What? (The Equipment)
Video/Photo Equipment
DIY Mobile Recording Kit
Best for beginners in video or audio production
Our DIY Mobile Recording Kit is designed to enhance the recording quality of your personal smartphone. While the kit focuses on helping you capture quality video footage, it can also be used for enhanced audio recording of podcasts, field recordings, etc.
Included in the Kit
a versatile tabletop tripod/rig
mobile phone adapter with coldshoe mounts
on-phone rechargeable RGB LED light
one mini shotgun mic with direct monitor and windscreen for general audio capture
one lavelier mic for interviews and narration work
audio cable adapters for both android and IOS phones
over-ear headphones for direct audio monitoring.
Additional resources on mobile production
Camera Kit
Professional results for intermediate/advanced media-makers
Our camera kit is designed around the Lumix S5 II, a hybrid full-frame camera system that is capable of producing both high quality still images as well high-end video all in one small package.
Equiped with in-body stabilzation, the Lumix is suitable for both low-light and action shooting.
Our kit comes with a sharp zoom lens that is wide enough for landscapes and long enough for portraits.
Complimentary Equipment
Neewer Lighting Kit or Mini LED Kit
Tripod
Stand Out Features
24.2-MP 35mm full-frame CMOS Sensor
5-stop Active in-body Image Stabilization
779 Phase Detection Auto-focus points
30 fps full resolution burst shooting
real-time v-log luts
High resolution electronic view finder
Subject detection Autofocus
High Resolution Mode produces 96 MP still images
Can shoot 6k and even 4k video up to 60p with no buffer.
Fully articulated LCD Screen
Kit comes with a 20-60mm lens
Additional Resources
Go Pro Single or Multi Cam Kit
Small action cams for creative scenarios
We have 2 different GoPro Kits, each equipped with Hero11 Black cameras!
The single GoPro kit comes with one camera and several mounting options, like a floating selfie stick, head mount, and flex mount. Use this kit for traditional action cam/POV footage
Our multi cam GoPro kit, comes with 3 cameras and some small dynamic tripods! They can be set up with another main camera to caputre multiple angles for more dynamic editing. This kit would also be great for recording small performances from 3 different angles!
For more information about the full camera kit and camera operation, navigate to our knowledge base article: Single GoPro Kit, or Multi Cam Kit
Complimentary Equipment
Basic Recorder Kit or Audio Kit.
GoPros aren't known for their audio recording quality. you may need to record separately and sync it in post, which is covered in our MML Video Production Guide.
Full-length tripod.
Stand Out Features
5k 60p as well as other resolutions including 2.7k at 240p
10 bit color
27 megapixel still photos
Hypersmooth video stabilization
Horizon lock
Dual LCD screens
Waterproof up to 30ft on its own
Batteries built for cold weather
Wide FOV for super wide angle shots
FOV can be narrowed for more traditional looking video
Larger image sensor work better in low light
Additional Resources
Audio Equipment
Recorder Kit
Simple versatile audio recorders with outstanding audio quality.
Our audio recorder kit is designed around the Zoom H1n. This audio recorder has two onboard mics suitable for field recording, events, interviews, voice over recordings, etc. It can also be used as an audio interface to record directly into your computer to be used as a USB mic. This of this a simpler version of the Zoom M4, featured below.
For more information about the full audio kit and operation, navigate to our knowledge base article
Included in the Kit
Rechargeable batteries and charger
Small tabletop tripod with ball mount
Headphones for monitoring
USB-micro to USB-C cable to connect to PC/Mac
Wind muff
Audio Kit
Multi-track recording for a variety of situations for intermediate to advanced users.
Our Audio Kit is designed around the Zoom M4 audio recorder. This audio recorder has two onboard mics suitable for field recording, events, interviews, voice over recordings, etc. It can also be used as an audio interface to record directly into your computer to be used as a USB mic.
For more advanced users the Zoom M4 also has two external dual XLR/1/4" inputs that can be used with other microphones or plugged directly into instruments for high-fidelity recording for up to 4 tracks of recording!
The zoom M4 is also a 32-bit float recorder, which is similar to capturing RAW in digital photography. It means that you can record without worrying about setting gain, because there is so much raw audio data captured, you can set your volume or gain in the post-editing process instead of worrying about it at the time of recording.
For more information about the full audio kit and operation, navigate to our knowledge base article
Included in the Kit
Rechargeable batteries and charger
Small tabletop tripod with ball mount
Headphones for monitoring
USB-C to USB-C cable to connect to PC/Mac
Lighting Equipment
Neewer 3 Point Lighting Kit
Versatile lighting that can produce professional results on set.
This lighting kit comes with 3 full size LED light panels, light stands, barn doors, and softboxes, all enclosed in a large rolling case for easy transport. This kit can be set up indoors using wall plug-in power blocks or outside via battery power.
In addition to being able to set the color temperature of the white light, these LED panels have a full RGB color mode (HSI), as well as a creative scene mode which can be useful for creating dramatic video backdrops.
The softbox and panel diffuser can produce stunning portraits for photography, while the continuous LED lights also make for great video by avoiding flicker.
This kit is very large and weighs about 40lbs. The case it comes in does have wheels and a handle for transportation, but if you need a smaller kit, take a look at our Mini LED kits
Mini LED Lighting Kits
Small portable kits that can dramatically improve your lighting on small set.
We have two very portable LED kits with accompanying lights stangs that both fit in a single tripod bag. One kit is RGB (color) which can be used for creative photography and video, and the other is bi-color which allows you to set the color temperature of your white light.
Both kits run on internal rechargable batteries, and the kits come with usb charging hubs to charge the lights at the same time.
These kits are useful for single-subject video shoots, tabletop photography, or any smaller scenes.
