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The Creative Media Service has an equipment loan service - which all University students & staff members are welcome to use. We have a range of professional quality audio, video and photography equipment that is available to book year-round. Our team can provide training and support for all equipment, either by dropping into the Level 4 helpdesk in the Diamond building, or booking a personal tutorial with us.
Level 4 helpdesk // The Diamond
Level 4 helpdesk // The Diamond
Term time opening hours
Monday - Friday
9:30am - 4pm
Out of term opening hours
Tues & Thurs
9:30am - 12pm
Please note, our opening times are subject to change, please visit the link below for updates and further details for how to use the equipment loan service.
Choosing the right equipment can be difficult, so we've put together our recommendations of what bits of kit you might need when filming different scenarios.
Interview
Interview
A speaker answering questions. They could either be looking to camera or looking off-camera, often to the person asking the question. Consider a lapel mic and a second person off-camera to ask the questions.
1x Camera 1x Tripod 1x Wireless Microphone
Presentation
Presentation
Speaking directly to camera, often with a wireless microphone.
You could also do a presentation to camera using Google Meet or Powerpoint. Our Media Booths are a great space to record presentations - email us at creativemedia@sheffield.ac.uk for more info on how to set this up.
1x Camera 1x Tripod 1x Wireless Microphone
VoxPop
VoxPop
Informal interviews with members of the public. Often quick and as a means to get a general opinion on a topic.
Opt for a shotgun mic or a handheld mic to save time setting up a wireless mic.
1x Camera 1x Tripod 1x Shotgun Microphone
Documentary/Drama
Documentary/Drama
Boom pole used to get mic as close as possible to the speaker whilst keeping the mic out of shot. Often multiple people behind the camera - monitoring visual and audio.
1x Camera 1x Tripod 1x Shotgun Microphone 1x Boom Pole
The stop motion
The stop motion
1x DSLR Camera 1x Tripod 1x 90 Degree Arm
The 360
The 360
1x Nikon KeyMission 1x Monopod
Camera Choice
Camera Choice
We have a range of different cameras available suitable for a range of different user types.
Intro Camera:
Intro Camera:
Panasonic HC-V770K HD Camcorder
Easy to use, point and shoot.
Intermediate Camera:
Intermediate Camera:
SONY PXW-X70 Camcorder
Easy to use, settings can be modified or placed in auto.Canon DSLR 80/90D
Easy to use, settings can be modified or placed in auto, option to change lenses
Special Cameras:
Special Cameras:
GoPro Hero 12
Action camera, waterproof, small, timelapse mode.Insta 360
Capture video and photographs in 360.DJI Osmo Pocket
Small handheld gimbal camera with portrait and landscape option. Perfect for social media
Quick Start Guides
Quick Start Guides
Instruction guides on our equipment can be found on the Level 4 Helpdesk or are available here.
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