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   Our line-up would not be complete without our other video equipment. This page is intended for all the people who are to be in charge of the project, not for the casual Council member. Here it is: 

Video MixerMX-1 Digital Video Mixer(Videonics)- This is the main component which will revolutionize, revitalize, and modernize KNHS video productions. This piece of technolgical genius gives us the ability to have up to 4 video inputs (i.e. Cameras) and tape from them. It is like switching camera angles in a movie. The mixer has the ability to do 280+ transitions, such as fades, wipes, double horizontal flip reverse and others. Our staple in the video setup, whoever runs it will make or break the production. It also doubles as an audio mixer. For more information on the mixer, click here to open the company's Acrobat product sheet. It shows the buttons in more detail, as well as describing the features in depth. Although it requires that you have Adobe Acrobat, it's a must read. 
AG-188 CamcorderAG-188 Camcorders(Panasonic)- Our three new camcorders cost us the majority of our project money. They are great quality camcorders, surpassing our previous model. I've used them in one project already, and they are great. Although they are not the prettiest things, they make the video look like your prom date. 
Talkabout 250 FRS Radios(Motorola)- Six of these babies are in our control. They provide for all video team communication. They're quality is a little less than a good AM radio, but they do extremely well for the price. They come coupled with a Voice Operated Headset, that doesn't do to well on voice operation. But, I wouldn't give up these for all the tea in China. With up to 2 miles of range, rarely should there be physical communication problem. 
Video Receiver/Transmitters(Radio Shack) - Mobility is the name of the game. With two pairs of these, it should be a lot easier. These are said to transmit up to 100 feet, but they should work a little bit further. They require power cords, but should help us use the cameras where we can't string cable.
Microphones(KC AV)- We have two lapel mics and one shotgun mic that will supposedly pick sound up to 40 feet away. They should give us an adequate sound base for our productions.

An equipment list wouldn't be complete without a need list. Here are our needs:
Cable - In order to do a large scale events, we need a huge base of cable. For instance, in order to get from the Football field to the press box, we need up to 350 feet of cable.
RF Modulators - To use the cable above, we need RF adaptors to change the signal to a usable form. Available at Radio Shack, these need to be bought before the beginning of the school year.

Well, thanks for going throughout the whole lesson, as well as the time you've spent thinking about the project. I want you to get a hold of me to tell me what you think. E-mail me, or give me a call. Finally, if you want to know even more, go on to links. 

 
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