Tutorials
The following guides provide step-by-step instructions for getting started with some of our most frequently used tools. All of our guides are maintained and updated by Abolition Lab Staff. Please contact the lab if you need any assistance or would like to set up an appointment.
- Getting Started with DH
- Web Authoring + Content Management Systems (CMS)
- Audio/Video
- Mapping
- Virtual Reality
- Tech Quickstart Guides
- Clipchamp video editor
- Canon Camera Quickstart Guide
- Three-Point Lighting Kits Quickstart Guide
Reservable Equipment
The Abolition Lab offers a variety of audio and video recording equipment and other accessories. The lab’s equipment can be used for personal or class projects, on and off campus! To reserve, please stop by during our open hours or email us. Reservation periods last three days.
Lenovo Thinkpad Laptop (3)
Lenovo ThinkPads are PC laptops known for their durability and strong performance. With ample processing power and compatibility with a wide range of digital tools, ThinkPads support a wide range of projects.
Yeti Microphone (4)
Yeti microphones offer high-quality, table-top audio recording. Their easy USB connectivity, multiple recording patterns, and user-friendly design make them ideal for conducting interviews, producing podcasts, or creating digital storytelling content.
Zoom H4N Handy Microphone (4)
Zoom’s H4n Handy Recorder is a robust, field-ready audio recorder featuring dual X/Y stereo mics and two external inputs (e.g. lavalier connections). This microphone is ideal for on-the-go recording, music recording, interviews, and audio for video.
Sony HDR-CX405 HD Handycam (4)
Sony camcorders provide good quality video recording ideal for oral histories, documentary footage, and interviews. The portable camcorders are beginner-friendly and come with a micro-SD card that can record at least a couple hours of video.
Canon EOS Rebel DSLR Camera Kit (2)
The Canon EOS Rebel DSLR Camera kit comes with a multi-setting camera body, 18-55mm lens, and 75-300mm lens. This camera is ideal for high-resolution photography (RAW file capabilities) and photogrammetry. It also has video-recording capabilities up to 29 minutes.
Three-point Lighting Kit (2)
Three-point lighting kits (key, fill, and back lights) provide balanced, professional-quality lighting for video recording and photography. The kit includes small (but powerful) light boxes with a dial settings, tripods, and power cords (can also use AA batteries).
74″ Tripod (3)
Tripods offer stable support for cameras, camcorders, and mobile devices, ensuring steady shots for both photography and video recording. Tripods are adjustable and portable, making them important tools for both indoor and outdoor fieldwork. Kit includes mobile device attachment.
Photo Lightbox (1)
Photo lightboxes provide controlled, even lighting and a neutral background for capturing detailed images of small objects and artifacts. A lightbox is often used for high-quality product photography, digital archiving, and photogrammetry projects. The lightbox includes cool and warm light settings, as well as several background colors.
Sony ECM-44B Lavalier Mic set (2)
The Sony ECM‑44B Lavalier Microphone set includes two omni-directional and clip-on lavalier mics that delivers clean, natural voice reproduction. ideal for lectures, interviews, and oral history recording
Senheiser Headphone (4)
Senheiser headphones are known for thier excellent audio clarity, comfort, and noise isolation. These headphones with a standard audio jack are important tools for the post-production process of audio and video editing.
SD/Micro SD Card Reader (2)
The SD/micro SD card reader is an adapter for a computer with USB or USB-C capabilities. Use the reader to transfer files from an SD card to your computer.
USB-C Hub Adapter (with SD card port, USB ports, and HDMI port) (2)
The USB-C Hub adapter is a multi-port hub for computers (usually Macs) with USB-C ports. It includes ports for SD cards, USBs, and HDMI cables.
32GB SD Card (4)
These 32GB SD cards can be used in the Canon camera kit or for personal use. They can store thousands of files in a variety of formats (including high-resolution RAW files).
External 2TB Hard Drive
(2)
External hard drives offer two terabytes of heavy storage ideal for large projects or migrating multiple files from one computer to another. External hard drives also provide an ideal back-up location for important projects.
64GB Flash Drive (4)
Flash Drives are small yet powerful storage devices ideal for transferring and storing files, especially for short- term use. These flash drives are for USB ports, but can be used with a USB-C adapter.
