PrimeLight VoxBox Pro, Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ... Operating Instructions www voxbox pro ...

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Page 3: ... 9 Chapter 4 How to insert the two way mirror 10 Chapter 5 Positioning the interviewer 11 13 5 1 To position the interviewer camera right recommended 11 5 2 To position the interviewer camera left 11 5 3 Interviewing while operating the camera 12 5 4 Fourth position for the interviewer 13 5 5 Lighting the interviewer 13 Chapter 6 Filming the interview tips for success 14 Chapter 7 Using the VoxBox...

Page 4: ...between the interviewer and the subject The tablet holder accessory allows the unit to be converted into a Teleprompter WARNINGS This product contains sheet glass To avoid serious injury handle with extreme care at all times Check all screws and clamps are secure to ensure glass parts do not detach from the unit Do not allow any part of the product to get wet 1 Intended Use ...

Page 5: ...ont of the lens Two way mirror inserts into the VoxBox Pro main box Glass retainer Side mirror optional use depending on position of interviewer Side flag optional use with side mirror 2 Identifying the parts 1 1 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 ...

Page 6: ... convert the unit into a Teleprompter Doughnuts 63 76 112mm fits on lens to prevent light entering the main box Cleaning cloth for handling and cleaning the mirrors 16mm receiver optional to allow the unit to be mounted on a standard lighting stand Hex key to adjust Rail block 2 2 8 8 3 3 9 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 ...

Page 7: ...nd the front of the lens For best results rail ends should be in line the front of the lens 3 Choose a suitable doughnut and fit around the rim of the lens 4 Loosen the two levers on the rail block slide the main box onto the rails The front of the lens should be in line with the hole in the main box The height of the main box can be adjusted by re positioning the rail block to so that the lens is...

Page 8: ...rail block 3 Locate the rail block in the alternative holes Note that the rail block can be inverted to give a total of four different heights Never invert the L bracket in order to adjust the height The rubber buffers on the bracket are designed to protect the paintwork and prevent damage to the threads on the main box If you need to raise the height of the main box further than is possible by re...

Page 9: ...crew the 16mm receiver through the centre hole on the main box Do not over tighten as this will damage the threads on the 16mm receiver 3 Slide the 16mm receiver onto your lighting stand 4 Choose a suitable doughnut and fit it around the rim of the lens 5 The main box is now ready to be positioned in front of the lens TIP Use the side mirror when mounted onto a lighting stand The tilting mirror fe...

Page 10: ...ing the felt strips as a guide DO NOT let any part of the glass come into contact with the metal surfaces of the main box 3 Push the mirror all the way to the corners of the main box so that glass in seated into the V shape of the foam pads 4 Rotate the glass retainer to back to its original position and push towards the edge of the two way mirror to create a firm hold Whilst firmly holding the gl...

Page 11: ...o the eye line of the interviewer just as you would with a traditional off camera interview 5 1 To position the interviewer camera right recommended Fig 1 For best results we recommend the interviewer sits camera right at a 90 degree angle to the subject as shown in fig 1 The interviewer should sit 1 2 metres from the main box 5 2 To position the interviewer camera left Fig 2 1 Detach the main box...

Page 12: ...ubject through it Using the large thumbscrew on the mirror tilt the mirror so that the subject s whole face can be seen comfortably See tips and photo on page 13 4 In some circumstances the interviewer and subject may see each other through the small gap between the side mirror and main box This gap can be filled using the magnetic side flag if required See photo bottom right 5 Positioning the int...

Page 13: ...face can be seen comfortably See tips and photo on page 13 4 In some circumstances the interviewer and subject may see each other through the small gap between the side mirror and main box This gap can be filled using the magnetic side flag if required See photo bottom right 5 5 Lighting the interviewer In most circumstances the interviewer will be in darkness and will need to be lit in order for ...

Page 14: ...flag is placed near the interviewer so that the subject does not make direct eye contact off camera See chapter 5 for more details When using outdoors or indoors near large or bright natural light sources light can enter the two way mirror from the open side and cause an undesirable contrast shift This can be reduced by repositioning the unit using flags or can be reduced in post production Using ...

Page 15: ...on your mobile phone or tablet in the V block grooves re adjust and tighten the thumbscrews to clamp the device firmly Ensure the device cannot easily slide out of the clamp There are many free and paid for Teleprompter software applications available We recommend applications with the following features Flip mirrored text horizontally Text justification recommended if using a tablet larger than t...

Page 16: ...tured by new or refurbished components and is functionally equivalent to the normal product Inapplicable Warranty Expired warranty period Breakage or damage caused by inappropriate usage repair maintenance and accident Installation and removal with improper external equipment or improper usage Fall and external shock Exposure to the extreme environment of abnormal temperature a solvent an acid flo...

Page 17: ...ntact us via our website www voxbox pro Manufactured in the UK by PrimeLight Design is a trading style of PrimeLight Films Ltd Registered in England Wales 06036110 Ilkley LS29 9JB United Kingdom Patent Pending VoxBox Pro is a registered trademark of PrimeLight Films Ltd Design ...

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