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

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

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

    Production Cleanup

    • Take out trash
    • Concessions cleanup
    • Tables
    • Chairs
    • Platforms
    • Lock toilet case
    • Lock up booth
    • Turn on solar light
    • Lock MoHA doors