2.2.6 - JOUR3003: Online Journalism

Location Equipment and Recording

ONLINE JOURNALISM

EQUIPMENT LIST

Still Camera:
Canon EOS 600D DSLR Kit with proprietary batteries and power supply/charger, Canon EF-S 18-55mm, Canon EF-S 75-300mm, Canon EOS 600D USB Cable and Lens Pen
Recording Medium:
SD Card 
Camcorder:Sony HDR-PJ430VE Camcorder Kit with proprietary batteries and power supply/charger, Sony ECM HW2 Wireless Bluetooth Transmitter and Receiver
Recording Medium:Internal and Removable SD card
Tripod:Manfrotto MKC3-H01 Tripod Kit with Hybrid Head in fabric carry bag
Digital Voice Recorder:

Olympus VN-712PC Digital Voice Recorder including USB Cable

Internal 2Gb Storage
Lights:N/A
Accessories:N/A

Accessories Requiring Academic Approval:




Recording Format

This is the Recording Format based on the unit and the equipment, specifically for the camera used for the assignment.


ONLINE JOURNALISM

RECORDING FORMAT

Sony HDR-PJ430VE Camcorder

1920 x 1080/25p FX

Check these settings when you collect your camera equipment from the MCASI Store, and if they are different, please ask one of the technical staff or the MCASI Store for assistance in re-setting them to the above parameters.

ONLINE JOURNALISM

RECORDING FORMAT

Canon 600D  - Stills

RAW - Approximately 17.90 megapixels

Check these settings when you collect your camera equipment from the MCASI Store, and if they are different, please ask one of the technical staff or the MCASI Store for assistance in re-setting them to the above parameters.



ONLINE JOURNALISM

RECORDING FORMAT

Canon 600D  - Video

1920 x 1080/25p (Full HD)

Check these settings when you collect your camera equipment from the MCASI Store, and if they are different, please ask one of the technical staff or the MCASI Store for assistance in re-setting them to the above parameters.



ONLINE JOURNALISM

RECORDING FORMAT

Olympus VN-712PC Digital Voice Recorder

Stereo Recording MP3 [192kbps/44.1kHz]

This Recording Mode gives a maximum 22 hours on 2Gb of Storage

Check these settings when you collect your camera equipment from the MCASI Store, and if they are different, please ask one of the technical staff or the MCASI Store for assistance in re-setting them to the above parameters.

Avoid recording or playing back near cellular phones or other wireless equipment, as they may cause interference and noise. If you experience noise, move to another place, or move the recorder further away from such equipment.

Editing and Post- Production 

Please refer to your Tutor.


Submitting Work


Please refer to your Tutor.



Equipment Availability

 

ONLINE JOURNALISM

EQUIPMENT AVAILABILITY

Canon EOS 600D DSLR Kit

  • Available on a 24 hour overnight loan
  • or over weekend loan

Sony HDR-PJ430VE Camcorder

  • Available on a 48 hour two night loan
  • or over weekend loan

Olympus VN-712PC Digital Voice Recorder

  • Available on a 48 hour two night loan
  • or over weekend loan

Academic Approval

To gain access to equipment students MUST present the appropriate Project Approval signed by their tutor and/or Unit Coordinator along with the relevant Risk Assessment documentation and/or be activity enrolled in the unit.