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When conducting observational studies in the labs, camera and audio recordings can be set up using the equipment and software described below. | When conducting observational studies in the labs, camera and audio recordings can be set up using the equipment and software described below.This lab is recommended for camera and audio recordings and keeping both in sync. | ||
==Equipment== | ==Equipment== | ||
* [[CAM520 Pro3 | * [[AVer CAM520 Pro3]] | ||
* [[Hollyland Lark M2 | * [[Hollyland Lark M2]] | ||
==Software== | ==Software== | ||
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To use cameras and audio recordings in the Bar lab or Observational labs, follow these instructions: | To use cameras and audio recordings in the Bar lab or Observational labs, follow these instructions: | ||
# Turn on all the green switches and the experiment control computer. | # Turn on all the green switches and the experiment control computer. | ||
# Once logged in, open OBS Studio. | # Once logged in, open [[OBS Studio]]. | ||
# On the bottom left, you will see a panel called "Scene". In that panel, you can select a configuration that has already been created (e.g., 2 cameras, 3 cameras, ...). You can also create a configuration yourself. If so, you will also need to indicate the source for which specific cameras you would like to record from. | # On the bottom left, you will see a panel called "Scene". In that panel, you can select a configuration that has already been created (e.g., 2 cameras, 3 cameras, ...). You can also create a configuration yourself. If so, you will also need to indicate the source for which specific cameras you would like to record from. | ||
# Once you have selected the configuration, in the "Source" panel (bottom centre) you can double-click on a specific camera if you want to change the angle and zoom. After double-clicking, select "Configure Video" and then "Camera Control". Change zoom, tilt (up/down) and pan (left/right) according to what you need. Note that focus is automatic. | # Once you have selected the configuration, in the "Source" panel (bottom centre) you can double-click on a specific camera if you want to change the angle and zoom. After double-clicking, select "Configure Video" and then "Camera Control". Change zoom, tilt (up/down) and pan (left/right) according to what you need. Note that focus is automatic. | ||
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==Adding Audio Recording== | ==Adding Audio Recording== | ||
# To record audio, you can use Hollyland. | # To record audio, you can use [[Hollyland Lark M2]] microphones. | ||
# Connect the receiver to the experiment control computer via the cable. | # Connect the receiver(s) to the experiment control computer via the cable. | ||
# The pairing between the receiver and the | # The pairing between the receiver and the lavalier microphones is automatic. | ||
# If you have selected a pre-made scene with audio, the communication with OBS Studio is automatic. If you have created the configuration yourself, you will need to add the Hollyland as audio in source. | # If you have selected a pre-made scene with audio, the communication with OBS Studio is automatic. If you have created the configuration yourself, you will need to add the Hollyland microphone(s) as audio in source. | ||