Building a mobile production studio (Truck) ?????

[ppatton]

What would you include in a production van?

Will be set up to do live mixing up to 8 cameras +
Video switcher
Multiple record decks
4 manual op cameras
6 PTZ 2 for spares
24 channel audio
backup audio recording
computer generated graphics
Preview monitors Enough for each camera
Post view monitor
Wide assortment of Mics (wired & wireless)
Light trees (floods)
all necessary cabling for video and audio


paul

[Mike Downey]

Your list looks pretty complete. One thing you might need is a generator for when you can't hook into power :)


Mike

[ppatton]

Your list looks pretty complete. One thing you might need is a generator for when you can't hook into power :)


Mike

or maybe 100 miles of romax, power might come in handy, was looking at a 10,000 watt 45amp power inverter.

[Billy]

Of course I'm biased, but I'd put a VT in there to take the place of the switcher, graphics, recorder, editor, etc.

[ppatton]

Of course I'm biased, but I'd put a VT in there to take the place of the switcher, graphics, recorder, editor, etc. shoestring budget and already have 95% of the equipment on hand. Something like that would be nice though.

paul

[AndrewMSV]

What would you include in a production van?

Will be set up to do live mixing up to 8 cameras +
Video switcher
Multiple record decks
4 manual op cameras
6 PTZ 2 for spares
24 channel audio
backup audio recording
computer generated graphics
Preview monitors Enough for each camera
Post view monitor
Wide assortment of Mics (wired & wireless)
Light trees (floods)
all necessary cabling for video and audio


paul

You forgot espresso maker, air freshener, satelite TV feed.
Also, a microwave and mini fridge could be useful.

Cheers!
:asmiley:

[ppatton]

You forgot espresso maker, air freshener, satelite TV feed.
Also, a microwave and mini fridge could be useful.

Cheers!
:asmiley:Until we get a trailer for all the sound equipment I'll have to pass on the emmenities

[AndrewMSV]

Until we get a trailer for all the sound equipment I'll have to pass on the emmenities

At least get a can of Glade or a pinetree airfreshener.
People will appreciate it.:hippy2:

[ppatton]

trying to get rooftop air conditioning, might have to go with fans for now, but will use air freshener, and have it cleaned on occasion

[ppatton]

At least get a can of Glade or a pinetree airfreshener.
People will appreciate it.:hippy2: got the floorig and carpet and shelving installed today. Am working on building production console area. It may not be 100% pretty, but it will be totally functional. I should be able to provide switching for up to 10 seperate video inputs. I'd like to be able to set up the audio to be able to record for a surround sound 5.1 mix on some of the music productions we do.

paul

[MediaConcepts]

How about an intercom system to talk to the camera ops?

[ppatton]

How about an intercom system to talk to the camera ops? not on the list but already have 8- 2 way headsets. can be used ptt or vox

thanks
paul

[ppatton]

also will be installing a ramp to load and unload video console, which will be on pnumatic wheels. Console will have quick release locks that will keep it in place in van. as well as loading other heavy cases, like amp racks and speakers.

[AndrewMSV]

Let's see some pictures!

[ppatton]

Let's see some pictures! The console is in the constuction stage right now. Am trying to get frame welded together. will get some shots as it takes a little better shape. Will also need a paint job as right now the van is army green. As it was a military flight line transport vehical.