Houston Media Source TV

To help you produce your TV show, we offer free use of the production equipment list below. Simply take the class to certify on the gear you need. All our classes include hands on training and discussions on production theory. Remember to check the class menu, make sure you have completed the prerequisites before registering for a class.

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Come into Houston Media Source or call 713-524-7700 x11 to register for classes. Make sure you have fulfilled the first three steps of becoming a producer!!
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Equipment
With the appropriate certification, you can use HMS TV equipment to make your TV shows. See the Class Descriptions for certification classes. (link to class descriptions)

Cameras
Sony HV1-U High Def
Sony PD-170 DV
Sony HC-7 HD

Editing Suites
Avid Pro HD
Final Cut Pro 5
Apple iMovie HD

Lighting
Arri Softbox 3-light kits
Arri 5–light kits
Lowell Go All Pro Light kits
Mole Richardson 3-light kits
Mini cam lights for Sony Cameras

Studios
Studio A
4 camera live / tape studio
DV Cam and DVD recording
Control room
Chromo Key
Gen Pix CG Software
DVCam, VHS, Beta playback
Live phone calls

Studio B
2 camera, one person, live / tape studio
DV Cam recording
DV Cam playback
S Video input for laptop as video source
Live Phone calls

Audio
Field mixers
Mackie mixer boards
Shotgun mics
Handheld mics
Wireless mics
Lavaliere mics
Cables, adapters, mounts and stands
Pro Tools computer station
A set of professional recording mics
Sony Headphones

Rooms
Studio A
Large studio space for tapings, casting, or rehersals

Classroom
Large classroom space for castings, rehersals, or shooting

Lounge
Spacious lounge for greenroom, meetings, or castings

Kitchen
Kitchen area for refreshments and greenroom