One Button Studio

• Solid clothing colors in pale and dark shades work best.
• Keep your jewelry to a minimum. Large jewelry can cause reflections or make noise when you move, which will be heard on your recording.
• Glasses are OK if you need them (they may cause reflections).
• Your daily hairstyle is fine; your makeup should be what you normally wear.

 Avoid:

• Green clothing or accessories
• Clothing with tweed, herringbone, small checks, stripes, or other small patterns
• Clothing made of glittery fabric or clothing with jewels attached
• Large logos

If you are creating a PowerPoint presentation to include in your recording, please use your Instructional Designer's templates. 

• Do not use slide transitions. 
• Plan your slide content and animations. 
• Use font size and colors recommended by your Instructional Designer.

Create a script that is direct, simple, and concise. Practice reading the script and your timing before you arrive at OBS. Bring the script with you as a file on your USB drive. The microphone may pick up the sound of turning pages, so we recommend using the studio monitors to display your script rather than printing it out.

Bring a USB drive with at least 4 GB of free space so that you can take your video file with you. If you do not have a USB drive or forget it on your visit, you can also upload the file to your OneDrive from the studio computer. 

If you have an Apple device, you can also use the Airdrop feature on your phone or Macbook to copy the video from the studio computer to your device.

Alternatively, you can add a link to the Kaltura Media page on the ODU website, a cloud storage platform that allows you to integrate your video with Canvas and other online tools.

Please make your One Button Studio reservation at least 48 hours in advance.

You will receive a confirmation email, as well as a reminder email sent the day before your reservation.

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Please arrive at least ten minutes before your reserved time slot so that you can set up the studio and test and familiarize yourself with the equipment.

The One Button Studio is located in Gornto Hall 103A. Use your ODU-issued faculty ID keycard to access the room.

The lights and camera will turn on automatically when you walk behind the desk.

Silence your cell phone when you enter, so you won't be interrupted later.

On the upper left section of the desk, there are two ports where you can insert your USB drive. Each port is marked to show you on which monitor your content will appear.

1. Insert your flash drive and drag your presentation file to the desktop.
2. Open your presentation file on the desktop.
3. You can use the single monitor to see your slides. If you have notes saved in the PowerPoint, use the “presentation view” to show your notes on the teleprompter. The tabletop monitor displays what will be recorded.

Stand on the floor sign to be sure you’re centered in the video frame and not too close to the green screen. This also positions you appropriately for the microphone above. 

Check your position in the monitor and adjust as needed to avoid too much or too little headspace. 

Use the control panel on the left side of the desk to:

• Select or change your background
• Manipulate your presentation
• Change your position on the screen

You will see the choices you make reflected on the monitor in front of you. 

The large screen in the center of the desk shows what is being recorded. 

When you are ready to record, click the large red button on the lower left of the table to begin the recording. There will be a three-second countdown, and a “recording” light will illuminate to indicate when your recording has begun.

A recording light will also be illuminated outside the room to indicate to those coming through the hallway that someone is recording in OBS.

Tips

• Relax, take a deep breath, and smile!
• Look at the camera as you speak.
• Speak clearly, project your voice, and avoid speaking too fast. 

To end your recording, wait three seconds and then press the large red button. Do not press the button twice!

When you are finished recording, click the red button again, and the recording light will disappear. This indicates that your video recording is finished. 

Your recording is automatically saved on the studio desktop. You can preview your video by touching the preview button on the control panel.

If you are not satisfied with your recording, simply record a new one! You can make as many attempts as you need.

To take the final recording(s) with you, you may upload it to your OneDrive or copy it onto your flash drive.

No, the One Button Studio is equipped with all the necessary recording equipment, and external cameras or equipment are not allowed. This ensures a consistent and user-friendly experience for all users.

You can reserve the One Button Studio for up to 2 hours per session. If you need more time, you can book consecutive time slots.

The One Button Studio is primarily for recording. You will need to use video editing software on your own computer to edit your video after recording. 

Our technical staff can provide guidance on how to get started with video editing.

The computer in the One Button Studio has standard video editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro, along with Microsoft Office applications. You can use these applications to edit and enhance your recorded content.

You can add graphics or text overlays during post-production using video editing software. Our technical staff can provide guidance on how to add overlays to your videos during the editing process.

Yes, you can have multiple presenters in a single recording. Ensure that everyone is properly positioned, and their voices are picked up by the microphone. You may want to practice the timing and positioning of each presenter before your recording session.

There is no set limit to the number of reservations you can make, but please be considerate of other faculty members and book only the time you need. If you need to make multiple reservations, ensure that you use the studio efficiently.

Your recorded video will be available on the desktop computer within the studio. You can upload it to your OneDrive, save it to a USB drive, or transfer it to your own device. Our technical staff can assist you with this process if needed.

If you experience technical difficulties, please use the HELP Phone in the Studio to reach a member of our technical staff. They will be able to assist you in resolving any issues promptly.