Drive-In Orientation Curriculum
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By Rachel Stuckey Mycorrhizal Myth Machine, CATS+ Expanded Cinema Showcase and Karaoke Night, Interactive Drive-In Media 101, Hacking old tech: Mystic Hotline, AR collaboration: flARmingosPublished: February 14, 2024
This article contains orientation materials presented to residents of the MoHA CATS+ Interactive Cinema cohort. This residency took place summer 2023.
Context
Reminders
- You don’t have to memorize or understand everything that is about to be presented.
Participant Expectations
- Review this document: Interactive Cinema Orientation - Next Steps.
- Show up to at least 1 training session.
- Clear communication about needs and expectations.
Getting us info for your event
- Provide written promotion at least 3 weeks in advance of show date.
- Organizer Event Info. [Please note this link is no longer live since the residency has now concluded]
- We can work together to find an open date via email.
Roles in Advance
- Help with one other event as a “shadow.”
- Bring at least one other person the day(s) of your own show.
Roles at the Event
Host
- Projectionist/host - this person will make sure the computer is playing the video and/or host audiences coming in to make sure everyone knows what's happening.
- Usher - this person will make sure people in the audience have what they need. Larger audiences (more than 30-40) will require more ushers.
- Ticket taker - this person will make sure audiences are paying admission and/or know where to donate.
- Concessions - this person will provide popcorn and/or any concessions available.
Production
- Setup and breakdown
- Any additional labor for activities or context
- Promotion
- Preparing video assets (if needed)
Production
Signal Flow
- Cable Taxonomy Guide
- Signal Flow - Diagrams
- Audio Mixing Board - layout
- Radio transmitter - tune to 101.9
- Chat App
- Other resources
- OBS
- VDMX
Computer and Video Playback
- You may bring a computer or use a laptop at MoHA.
- If you have premade video and you wish to use a MoHA laptop please bring it as a mp4, mov, or other standard video format.
- There will be a wifi router in the booth as well as an ethernet connection, however it is a safer bet to download files in advance.
- If you want to use your own computer to do something more advanced (like webcam or streaming) please let MoHA staff know in advance.
Setting Up
Audio Setup
- Audio Signal - get audio signal to the board
- Audio cable to computer or using bluetooth
- Speakeres
- Run speaker cable
- Turn on power amp
- Bluetooth audio connection
- Check levels and L/R pan
- Wireless Mic
- Plug in
- Check mic
- Radio
- Send audio to radio transmitter
- Test radio level
Video Setup
- Projectors
- Where they will be in MoHA
- Installing
- Hdmi cable
- Projector remotes
- Keystoning
Production Setup
- Chairs
- Lights
- Tables
- Platform location
- Ticket counter
- Inflatable Screen
- Concessions (if applicable)
Breaking Down
Audio Breakdown
- Speakers
- Turn off power amp
- Put speaker cable inside
- Put speakers and speaker stands inside
- Wireless Mic
- Put receiver and wireless mic inside in husky drawer
Video Breakdown
- Projectors
- Wrap hdmi cable nicely and put in booth
- Bring both projectors and remotes inside
- Inflatable Screen
- Deflate and bring screen and blower inside
- Take out trash
- Concessions cleanup
- Tables
- Chairs
- Platforms
- Lock toilet case
- Lock up booth
- Turn on solar light
- Lock MoHA doors