Tips and hints for the videographer
and the Demonstrator.

The camera
As any other camera it is fragile and should be handled with care, TLC ...lots of it!.
DO NOT FORCE jacks and connectors to their mating socket or force the mounting thumb screw.
Unhook cables with finger pressure at connector and not pull on the cable.

IF UNIT FAIL TO START-UP or cut out. Unplug the DC jack at the camera or cable end, leave it a few seconds and re-connect. This resets the camera. If after a few tries, still not triggered, unplug the DC jack, leave a couple of  minutes and re-plug  back in.

The focus rim on the front nose is the only user-adjustment,

NOTE: Most TVs have a blanking circuit, IF no video is present, it turns the screen black and shuts off the sound, so if you  only need the microphone on, always have one  camera on too. .**********************************************

Setting up

Mount the cameras on their stand and place them on their  intended area.
The DC connection should be last.

Tape all wires that are in passage ways.

Dry Run
 ASK the demonstrator to place him/herself in the areas to be covered, kindly ask them to keep within those areas.
The overhead is the most important camera, be sure it covers the areas well, It should work well even if the demonstrator walks around and turns from the front of the lathe...
including a certain demonstrator that rides the lathe!!!

Adjust all cameras to cover those areas. Be prepared to make slight re-adjustments to camera position as you deem necessary. Keep low as not obstruct, adjust whilst looking at the monitor.

Monopods can be light and made of wood, metals, plastic. This one is of  aluminum tubing, 1/2in ID and 1/2in OD for the inner one. About 42 to 48 inches total height is plenty, can be raised atop a box or such if greater  heights are needed. The tightening collar can even be of hardwood, thread collar1/4-20 , clear the outside tube with an oversize bit (unless you unscrew out,  will retain collar in place), and it will push  the inner tube to hold it locked. Flatten  2 inches at top and drill for 1/4in thumbscrew. The base.....don't throw out them cracked bowls!!

The Boom is very important in-as  much if only one camera is used it should be overhead. The Boom Mast is readily available at  all DIY stores for $9 to $12. It is well finished, sturdy one inch pipe, with a good tightening knob....but they don't call it Boom Mast, call it... PAINT ROLLER EXTENDER Tees are of hardwood and for horizontal and front pipes we used 1/2 aluminum tubing same as the tops of our monopod floor stands.

Demonstrator... simply make your wishes known
to the videographer prior to commencing your demo.

*Confirm that each camera angle is to your satisfaction
*Familiarize which camera and what distance to hold a tool
  or other items to show close up details.
*Be mindful of area covered and work within the camera area.