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==Equipment== | ==Equipment== | ||
* [[AVer 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. | ||
Latest revision as of 15:26, 14 September 2026
Observation in Labs
When conducting observational studies in the labs, camera and audio recordings can be set up using the equipment and software described below.
Equipment
Software
Labs
- Observation lab
- Bar lab
Using the Experiment Control Computer
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- You can change the recording path (where your data will be saved) to a local folder of your choice. Please do not change the recording path to your working group folder: the uploading is not fast enough for videos.
- You can then press "Start Recording" at the bottom right, whenever you are ready.
- Once done, remember to upload the data to your work group folder, and to delete it from the local folder.
Adding Audio Recording
- To record audio, you can use Hollyland Lark M2 microphones.
- Connect the receiver(s) to the experiment control computer via the cable.
- 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 microphone(s) as audio in source.