CAMCORDER
There are many excellent, inexpensive cameras that are great performers in the field. To maximize your current SD operations ... AND prepare for the rapid evolution to HD ... we recommend that you consider the Sony HVR-Z1 camera for tape based operations, or the Panasonic AG-HMC40 for SD card based operation.

TRIPOD & HEAD
A good tripod and camera head are essential for fluid, professional-looking shots. You don't have to spend a lot ... but the right choice is important for consistent results.

AUDIO
Good audio is often the weakness with many field acquisition packages. For versatility and control you'll need a balance between a good 'shotgun' camera mike ... a handheld 'interview' mike ... and a lavalier mike (with optional wireless transmitter/receiver) for optimum results.

LIGHTING
Good lighting separates 'average' production value from 'visually enhanced' presentations. There are dozens of lighting kits available that will do the job without breaking your budget. We recommend a combination of 'soft light' and controlled light (barn doors, fresnels, etc.) to make your important segments shine!

NONLINEAR EDITOR (NLE)
In our opinion, the two most powerful, versatile and cost-effect performers in this arena are Adobe Premiere Pro (for PC or Macintosh) and Final Cut Pro (for Macintosh). We bundle the hardware/software in a ready-to-use environment so you can get started immediately. Both support HD editing as well.

VO MICROPHONE
There are several inexpensive choices for your "Voice-Over" microphone. We'll recommend a solid performer with no compromise in professional results.

AUDIO MIXER
In general, you'll need a small audio mixer that supports microphone-level and line-level inputs for inputting voice and other source inputs. Six inputs in usually plenty.

SPEAKERS
You can get great-sounding speakers for very little money. We recommend either two powered speakers or a three-way system with sub-woofer for excellent sound monitoring functionality.

PTZ (Pan/Tilt/Zoom) CAMERAS
Our custom PTZ Camera Control software interfaces with Sony, Panasonic and Canon SD and HD cameras. We'll discuss your requirements and recommend the most appropriate, cost-effective solution for your environment.

MEETING MICROPHONES
Flexible 'gooseneck' mikes ... and wired lavalier mikes ... are the best choice for meeting rooms with several participants. These can be configured as Push-to-Talk or Push-to-Mute ... or always On. You should also consider at least one wireless microphone for the speaker lectern

PROJECTOR
Small projector technology has provided us with remarkable brightness and quality at greatly reduced prices. The right choice for your environment depends on how far you must "throw" the image ... and the size of your room/audience. We'll recommend the best choice based on what we learn about your venue.

DOCUMENT CAMERA
As with projectors, small document cameras have become much less expensive with enhanced quality output. They are great for presentation of 'flat art', with th output going both to your projector and the VDESK production system.

VDESK Switching, Mixing, Encoding
The VDESK solution is a single-user system for video switching, audio mixing, character generation, file playback, PTZ camera control ... and real-time MPEG-2 encoding. You can simultaneously encode a high-quality MPEG-2 file AND an MPEG-4, Windows Media or Real file for distribution on the Web. And you can stream the live meetings to your Web site at the same time!

A-ZONE Multimedia Graphics Display: A-ZONE combines a multizone display engine with a PowerPoint-driven content creation and remote management system. It supports SD and HD clip and graphics playback, RSS feeds, and optional live input. It's perfect for channels or signage

A-LIST: This robust video server manages all aspects of your operations, including scheduling, routing, and encoding. It's available in SD or HD, and single or multi-channel configurations.