Equipment Set-up

Each video kit contains:

6 iPad minis in rugged cases
iPad charging brick and secure, padded rolling case
2 green screens
1 green screen bracket, 8 clips
4 iPad mounts
2 standing tripods
2 tabletop tripods with flexible legs
2 wireless lavalier mics
1 wired multi-purpose mic, USB extension cable
4 ipad camera adapters

Printable Video Kit equipment list 2019-2020

Video Equipment List- MASTER 2019-20

Click here for the 2018-19 Video Kit equipment list

Equipment setup how-to:

Placing mount on iPad to place on a tripod

ipad_mnount_fitting.MOV

Expand mount by unlocking the knob on the back side
Firmly push clips over one side of the iPad case.
Adjust the mount to fit over the other side and firmly clip
Check that both clips are over the edge of the iPad case
Lock the knob on the backside

Lavalier microphone to iPad

Lavalier mic to iPad.MOV

The receiver (small USB part) needs to be plugged into the camera adapter and then into the iPad before it will show the paired light.

Amber lights show the lavaliere's transceiver and receiver are paired and ready to go. This should happen automatically.

Blue Yeti, Snowball and Nano microphone to iPad

Yeti Nano to iPad.mp4

Plug the iPad camera adapter (white) into the iPad. Make sure the iPad is turned on and not asleep. The mics get their power from the iPad.
Connect the Yeti's USB mic cord
Depending on the model of the mic, the green light on mic means it's ready. Red light means muted. On the other model, the flashing red means mute and the solid red means recording.
Scroll down for knob and button settings. Yeti and Nano models have slight difference.

Setting Up Green Screen Bracket

Setting up Green Screen bracket.mp4

Ready to go. Next would be to move screen around to get the best lighting. You'll want even, diffused light to avoid shadows or glare.

See our Green Screen page for best practices when filming.

Filming with iPad camera

Field of View on iPad.mp4

The iPad camera films in a wider field of view than what you see when you are filming. This may mean that the edges of your green screen, the brackets or the background will appear in your clips inadvertently. It is important to practice and review your shots first to adjust for this difference.

Camera Tripod

Extend legs by pulling them from the ends. The base will expand. Remove the white plastic screw at the top (if it's still there). You won't need this piece.

Extend the height by using the clips and pulling the rod up. There are 2 extender rods. Be sure to lock the clip back when you reach the desired height.