About the Studio

The One-Button Studio (sometimes referred to as “OBS”), located in the new School of Business on the Mount Carmel Campus, is being designed with easy operation and versatility in mind.

QILT, QU IT and QU Facilities teams are working to have the studio open in the near future.

Equipment and Capabilities

The reservable studio is planned to be outfitted with:

• 4K PTZ (pan, tilt, zoom) cameras
• Studio lighting
• Professional microphones
• A green screen backdrop
• Set furniture (desk, chairs, etc.)
• Zoom and screen sharing capabilities
• Integration with other commonly used University tools and programs

To accommodate a variety of use cases, the studio is planned to have two separate recording spaces within it:

1. A space for recording lecture style videos, with a moveable sit-to-stand desk and chair that can be re-positioned to use the green screen backdrop, if desired.
2. A space for recording interview or panel conversations, with two comfortable, low chairs with end tables, and other set design pieces to be determined. This space will not have a green screen backdrop.

The camera positioning, studio lighting, and microphones in both spaces will be pre-set, allowing faculty to efficiently use the studio at their reserved time. Some settings, such as camera zoom or height, will be easily adjustable via the wall panels.

Operation and Training

Using the guided controls on the studio’s wall panels, faculty will be able to operate the studio’s equipment without needing advanced knowledge or experience.

To support faculty in successful use of the studio, training resources will be created once the space has been constructed and initial tests completed. These resources will walk faculty through operating the equipment, as well as considerations for using video in their courses and best practices to keep in mind.

The process for reserving the space will also be determined and provided in the resources.

Throughout the media planning and production process, faculty are encouraged to connect with QILT’s Assistant Director for Operations, Media, and Technology Joel Vanner, for guidance.

Directions

1. Enter the new school of business from the south quad main entrance doors.
2. Use the stairs on the right to walk up to the third floor. or Walk straight down the hallway, past the cafe, and at the end of the hallway, turn right. An elevator will be on your right. Take the elevator up to the third floor.
3. If you used the stairs: Once you reach the third floor, turn right out of the stairwell and walk straight down the hallway. SB351 will be on your right before the end of the hallway. If you used the elevator: Turn left out of the elevator, immediate left again, and SB351 will be on your left.