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{{OldKit|This was long gone before my time, replaced by OB1 [[Kenobi]]. Pretend this article is written in the past tense.}} | |||
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The '''Tom trolley''', also known as the '''Outside broadcast trolley''' or '''OB-1''', is YSTV's single-unit system for capture and live streaming of shows outside the studio. It is a pre-built system designed to be wheeled to a location and set up within an hour for broadcast to our network. | The '''Tom trolley''', also known as the '''Outside broadcast trolley''' or '''OB-1''', is YSTV's single-unit system for capture and live streaming of shows outside the studio. It is a pre-built system designed to be wheeled to a location and set up within an hour for broadcast to our network. | ||
Unfortunately, due to the Panasonic Max being a little less reliable than is ideal, the OB Trolley is now just a trolley in a sad corner of the control room. This article will stay here for the time being, and when the techies have rebuilt it with some of our other equipment, it will be back in business again. | |||
Setting up the trolley requires moderate technical knowledge, though nothing beyond what a competent technical assistant should know already. The most involved part of the setup is likely to be sound, as there is no standard audio configuration (though there are some [[#Common audio configurations|common ones]]). In total setup should not take more than around 90 minutes, depending on the size of the event and number of crew. | Setting up the trolley requires moderate technical knowledge, though nothing beyond what a competent technical assistant should know already. The most involved part of the setup is likely to be sound, as there is no standard audio configuration (though there are some [[#Common audio configurations|common ones]]). In total setup should not take more than around 90 minutes, depending on the size of the event and number of crew. | ||
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''Step 3b:'' If you're streaming to YSTV stream servers (and have the required privs) you need to modify /usr/local/bin/runobhighqstream.sh on ystvstrm0 and change the IP address to be the IP of the OB PC. Save and exit. Then, you need to stop the normal webstream (by issuing /etc/init.d/webstream stop) and then start the ob webstream (by issuing /etc/init.d/obwebstream start). Do this as soon as you want to 'Cut to Net'. Make sure you don't try to have both streams at the same time otherwise bad stuff will happen, and make sure you stop the obwebstream and start the normal webstream when you're finnished. | ''Step 3b:'' If you're streaming to YSTV stream servers (and have the required privs) you need to modify /usr/local/bin/runobhighqstream.sh on ystvstrm0 and change the IP address to be the IP of the OB PC. Save and exit. Then, you need to stop the normal webstream (by issuing /etc/init.d/webstream stop) and then start the ob webstream (by issuing /etc/init.d/obwebstream start). Do this as soon as you want to 'Cut to Net'. Make sure you don't try to have both streams at the same time otherwise bad stuff will happen, and make sure you stop the obwebstream and start the normal webstream when you're finnished. | ||
==== Getting your recorded footage ==== | |||
When capturing, your footage is stored in the /data/ directory. To get the footage off once you've made it back to ystv you should follow these steps. | |||
''Step 1:'' Connect the OB PC to the network in YSTV by plugging into port 4 on the well between the edit PC monitors. If this doesn't work, connect a cable durectly into the 48Port switch at the top of the server rack. Then power on the trolly and PC | |||
''Step 2:'' Copy the data over the network to ystvfsrv using scp. Do this by getting a terminal window up (Applications -> Accsessories -> Terminal) and issue this command: '''scp /data/<your_file_name> user.name@ystvfsrv:/data/UserData/Shows/<Event_Name>/''' and press enter. Obviously replace filenames and folder names as appropriate. | |||
The <Event_Name> folder will need to have been created on ystvfsrv already (you can do this on an Edit PC, or via ssh if you like). Also replace 'user.name' with you're ystv username (must be a firstname.surname style user). When you press enter you'll be prompted for your password, and assuming you get it correct, the copying shall commence. | |||
''Step 3:'' Bask in your glory as you watch back your footage on an Edit PC... | |||
== Tips and tricks == | == Tips and tricks == | ||
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==== V/045 ==== | ==== V/045 ==== | ||
For V/045 and other similar lecture theatres (P/X/001, L/N/028 etc.), a cardioid microphone (e.g. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shure_SM58 SM58], Sennheiser Evo | For V/045 and other similar lecture theatres (P/X/001, L/N/028 etc.), a cardioid microphone (e.g. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shure_SM58 SM58], Sennheiser Evo 825) pointed at each table is usually sufficient to pick up everyone sat at that table. You may also want a separate mic for the lectern if that is to be used. Alternatively, you may choose to simply wire everyone up with a separate tie microphone, though this assumes they won't be moving around during the show. | ||
==== Central Hall ==== | ==== Central Hall ==== | ||
Central Hall has its own sound system installed, however all its equipment is located on the balcony. Liaison with AV will be required beforehand to get sound inputs diverted to somewhere more useful for us, this may also require liaison with the society putting on the event. | Central Hall has its own sound system installed, however all its equipment is located on the balcony. Liaison with AV will be required beforehand to get sound inputs diverted to somewhere more useful for us, this may also require liaison with the society putting on the event. | ||
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