The document discusses a budget allocation for Brown Television. It allocates $4,795.84 for the fall semester. The funds will be used to purchase camera equipment including a Canon camera, scheduling software, microphones, lighting equipment, and other production items. Some additional funding is requested for the spring semester to continue operations.

1. BTV Budget Allocation
BTV Budget Allocation: The Real Deal
AWARDED
Item
1 camera
2 scheduling software
3 shotgun mic
4 shotgun boom
5 one umbrella light
6 DIY Lighting
7 DIY Dolly
8 DIY Fig Rig
9 Hard Drive
10 Monitor
This means that we have $185.36 to spend on a shotgun mic and boom. Our expected shotgun mic kit cost was $250. W
could cut the DIY lighting fund down and maybe get a not-so-intense hard drive (didn't we say that we probably wouldn't n
one that big anyway?), so as not to screw us over on sound. Our lighting situation is much more fortunate than our sound
situation, and I don't think we can compromise on sound. We may even consider scratching the light umbrella kit. It's got a
of valuable stuff including the stand and umbrella, but again I'll imagine we'll be doing more naturally lit scenes than
composition scenes at the start. I had thought of requesting better mics anyway, but I couldn't tell why some were better o
than the name. Maybe we can shop around some more. And didn't we actually really need that miscellaneous cables fund
Bottom line, right know our variable fund doesn't look like it' gonna cover much. Your thoughts?
APPEALS
Item
1 Eye Tv
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2. BTV Budget Allocation
Budget Allocation: The Real Deal
Specifics Price
Canon XH-A1 $3,329.00
Exibia Scheduling Software $500.00
Shotgun mic $250.00
Boom x
Impact 1 Light Umbrella Kit - consists of: 1- 12" Reflector with Socket, Cable, $65.00
Umbrella, Bracket, Light Stand - 500 Total Watts (120V AC)
DIY Lighting Fund $125.00
Homemade Dolly Equipment $100.00
Homemade fig rig equipment $30.00
500 GB $150.00
19” Computer Monitor $191.49
Total Fixed 4740.49
that we have $185.36 to spend on a shotgun mic and boom. Our expected shotgun mic kit cost was $250. We
e DIY lighting fund down and maybe get a not-so-intense hard drive (didn't we say that we probably wouldn't need
anyway?), so as not to screw us over on sound. Our lighting situation is much more fortunate than our sound
nd I don't think we can compromise on sound. We may even consider scratching the light umbrella kit. It's got a lot
stuff including the stand and umbrella, but again I'll imagine we'll be doing more naturally lit scenes than
n scenes at the start. I had thought of requesting better mics anyway, but I couldn't tell why some were better other
me. Maybe we can shop around some more. And didn't we actually really need that miscellaneous cables fund?
right know our variable fund doesn't look like it' gonna cover much. Your thoughts?
Specifics Price
VHS Conversion Device: the El Gato Eye TV $199.95
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3. BTV Budget Allocation
Total Given 4795.84
Total Cost 4740.49
Total Remaining 55.35
Argument
Page 3

4. Brown Television
Instructions: Please fill in columns C and D ONLY. At the bottom of this sheet are a few lines of open space in case
this box does not need to be filled out if no such information is needed. Please remember to fill out Fall and Sprin
FALL 2008 Requested Reason
Supplies $8,352.00 Capital Investments: see sheets 2 and 3, please.
Printing and Publicity $100.00 For table slips, posters, etcetera
External Services $0.00 na
University Services $0.00 na
Travel $0.00 na
Dues/Fees $0.00 na
Other $0.00 na
Baseline Funding $200.00 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
TOTAL $8,652.00
SPRING 2009 Requested Reason
Supplies $0.00 na
Printing and Publicity $100.00 For table slips, posters, etcetera
External Services $0.00 na
University Services $0.00 na
Travel $0.00 na
Dues/Fees $0.00 na
Other $0.00 na
Baseline Funding $200.00 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
TOTAL $300.00
TOTAL $8,952.00
A
Please not the two other sheets in this document, “2 Breakdown” and “3 Detailed Guide.” We have created them as
requesting. “3 Detailed Guide” will provide you with some other options we had, links to more informatino on each it
capital investment in order for us to continue broadcasting now that we have finally gotten back on air with our Exib
and interested students may begin producing our own media (as well as the media of other student groups) to broa
programs that will be aired, next semester anyway, will not be broadcasted live but filmed on our cameras then aire
Oh, and you're all beautiful people, really, you are.

5. ew lines of open space in case you would like to provide any additional information about your group's mission or finances that you think wi
mber to fill out Fall and Spring budgets SEPARATELY, as indicated below.
Allocated
$4,795.84
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$200.00
$4,995.84
Allocated
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$200.00
$200.00
$5,195.84
Additional Comments
ide.” We have created them as options for you. The “2 Breakdown” sheet has everythig we are requesting line by line, with totals for every a
to more informatino on each item, and a bit of our rationale in choosing the items that we did. We hope you will find this helpful. This budge
otten back on air with our Exibia software demo, convert our archival tapes into digital files in order to use it with this software, and producti
f other student groups) to broadcast on air in the future. You may also notice the amount of film equipment being asked for Brown Televisio
med on our cameras then aired The baseline funding will most likely serve as the social fund, buying cups, plates, pizzas through the mass

6. pen space in case you would like to provide any additional information about your group's mission or finances that you think will inform deba
out Fall and Spring budgets SEPARATELY, as indicated below.
Reason
Funded camera, scheduling software, shotgun mic and boom, one umbrella light, DIY Lighting, Dolly, and Fig Rig, Hard Drive,
Use baseline
Reason
Use baseline
Additional Comments
e created them as options for you. The “2 Breakdown” sheet has everythig we are requesting line by line, with totals for every area of suppl
rmatino on each item, and a bit of our rationale in choosing the items that we did. We hope you will find this helpful. This budget is mostly c
n air with our Exibia software demo, convert our archival tapes into digital files in order to use it with this software, and production equipmen
nt groups) to broadcast on air in the future. You may also notice the amount of film equipment being asked for Brown Television, this is bec
cameras then aired The baseline funding will most likely serve as the social fund, buying cups, plates, pizzas through the massive revampin

7. Brown Television
Sheet 2: Budget Proposal Breakdown of Supplies
A. Camera Equipment
Item
Canon XH-A1
Shipping
5 Year Protection Plan
TOTAL
B. Software
Item
Exibia Scheduling Software
Final Cut Pro 8.0
TOTAL
C. Microphones
Item
Rode Windscreens
K-Tek K-HG 6" Foam Lined Hand Grip with Boom Pole Head and 3/8"
Threading
Rode NTG-1 Condenser Shotgun Microphone Kit - Includes: NTG-1 Shotgun
Microphone, SM3 Shock Mount and 1.5 Foot Right Angled XLR Cable
Rode NTG-2 Battery or Phantom Powered Condenser Shotgun Microphone:
(Includes: NTG-2 Shotgun Microphone, SM3 Shock Mount and 1.5 Foot Right
Angled XLR Cable
K&M 210/6 Tripod Microphone Stand with 32" Boom
(2)
Gitzo G-557 (boom pole)
TOTAL
D. Accessories
Item
MiniDV and blank cds Tapes
Miscellaneous Cables
TOTAL
E. Lighting
Item
Impact 1 Light Umbrella Kit - consists of: 1- 12" Reflector with Socket, Cable,
Umbrella, Bracket, Light Stand - 500 Total Watts (120V AC)
Smith-Victor Raven 3 Wheel Set
Sandbags (6, one for each stand leg)
First Light Video DVD: Feature Film Lighting

8. Birns & Sawyer DVD: Lighting for Emerging Filmography Volume 2
First Light Video DVD: Lighting Dead Poets Society With John Seale
CMP Books Book: Lighting for Digital Video and TV by John Jackman
DIY Lighting Fund
TOTAL
F. DIY Funs
Item
Homemade Dolly Equipment
Homemade fig rig equipment
DVDs and Books
Additional homemade funds
TOTAL
G. Technical Equipment
Item
1 Terabyte Hard Drive
VHS Conversion Device: the El Gato Eiye TV
Computer Monitor
TOTAL
H. Miscellaneous
Item
Office Supplies
G.E. JES735BJ 700 Watt Countertop Microwave Oven
HP Officejet 5610 All-in-One Printer/Fax/Scanner/Copier (Q7311A#ABA)
TOTAL
Note: We have taken quantity into account in forming the number in the price column

9. Quantity Price
1 $3,299.00
1 $30.00
1 $500.00
$3,829.00
Quantity Price
1 $500.00
1 $800.00
$1,300.00
Quantity Price
2 $24
$120
2
$250
1
$270
1
$130
2
1 $133
$926.85
Quantity Price
x $100.00
x $100.00
$200.00
Quantity Price
2 $130.00
2 $90.00
6 $30.00
1 $150.00

10. 1 $50.00
1 $90.00
1 $35.00
x $125.00
$700.00
Quantity Price
x $100.00
x $30.00
x $200.00
x $150.00
$480.00
Quantity Price
1 $269.99
1 $199.95
1 $191.49
$661.43
Quantity Price
x $100.00
1 $55.00
1 $100.00
$255.00
Category Totals
A. Camera Equipment $3,829
B. Software $1,300
C. Microphones $927
D. Accessories $200
E. Lighting $700
F. DIY Funds $480
G. Technical Equipment $661
H. Miscellaneous $255
Total: $8,352

11. Brown T
08-09 Budg
She
Big Mama Sheet: Detailed
Section I.
I. Supplies
A. Camera Equipment
We are only requesting one videocamera for the Fall semester, with our particular preference going to the Canon XH-
not serve its full advantage if we receive it in the fall. However, if we were to receive the Canon XL2, we would be very
in buying a prosumer camera like this, we want to make sure our investment is future proof and that these cameras ha
standards. Cameras 1 and 2 are the current standard for low-budget, independent video production. BTV used to hav
professional grade television and movie video camera equipment is upwards of $10,000., for example the Sony DSR-
have our own lighting equipment, so this feature is not of as much utility to us as high definition or lens-changing abilit
Top Cameras (throw both in if you're feeling generous)
1. Canon XH-A1
2. Canon XL2
Cameras Below Acceptable And Reasonable standards.
3. Panasonic AG-DVX100b
4. Sony DSR-PD170
For Some Perspective...
5. Sony DSR-400L
6. Sony DVW-970
Based on the success of our production in the Fall, we may request an additional videocamera for the Spring
1. Canon XH-A1
Product Price
***Canon XH-A1 $3,299.95

12. *Canon XL2 $3,299.95
Sony DSR-PD170 $2,799.95
Panasonic AG-DVX100B $2,499.95

13. Sony DSR-400L $9,720.00
Sony DVW-970 $47,215.00
Shipping Up to $50 depending
on camera.
Protection Plan $500 (plan prices
vary, but this is a
good average for a
decent plan)
B. Software
This software is the essential software that BTV would need for long term functioning.
Product Price
Exibia Multimedia Server: Media Scheduling Software $499.00

14. FinalCut Pro $800.00
C. Microphones
NYU Tisch School Of Film professors say one of the biggest and most important areas in film that amateur
cheap sound. We are not willing to forego proper sound equipment. Currently, BTV has no microphones, no
Product Price
Rode Windscreens $12 each, $25
together
$60 each $120 total
K-Tek K-HG 6" Foam Lined Hand Grip with Boom Pole Head
and 3/8" Threading
Rode NTG-1 Condenser Shotgun Microphone Kit - Includes: $249.95
NTG-1 Shotgun Microphone, SM3 Shock Mount and 1.5
Foot Right Angled XLR Cable

15. Rode NTG-2 Battery or Phantom Powered Condenser $269.95
Shotgun Microphone: (Includes: NTG-2 Shotgun Microphone, SM3 Shock
Mount and 1.5 Foot Right Angled XLR Cable
)
K&M 210/6 Tripod Microphone Stand with 32" Boom $129.90
(2)
($64.95 per mic
stand)
Gitzo G-557 (boom pole) $132.95
D. Accessories
Name Price
MiniDV and blank cds Tapes ($2 per tape, $30 for
100 cds)
Miscellaneous Cables $100.00
E. Lighting
We will evaluate our lighting needs as production continues and see what options we should consider for sup
for specific lights quite yet, for UFBs convenience. Everything we are asking for here we do not have at all.
Name Price
$65 each, $130 total
Impact 1 Light Umbrella Kit - consists of: 1- 12"
Reflector with Socket, Cable, Umbrella, Bracket, Light
Stand - 500 Total Watts (120V AC)
Smith-Victor Raven 3 Wheel Set 45 each, $90 for both
Sandbags (6, one for each stand leg) $30.00

16. $150.00
First Light Video DVD: Feature Film Lighting
Birns & Sawyer DVD: Lighting for Emerging Filmography $50.00
Volume 2
First Light Video DVD: Lighting Dead Poets Society With $90.00
John Seale
CMP Books Book: Lighting for Digital Video and TV by John $35.00
Jackman
DIY Lighting Fund $125.00
F. DIY Fund
This is a very meaningful fund for BTV. We are low budget filmmakers, low budget television producer. Ev
resourceful bunch and are likely to make decisions at the last minute having to do with items we don't have. G
one of the most important funds in this budget. We've created figures that will allow us room for creativity. T
will come from here, etc.
Name Price
Homemade Dolly Equipment $100.00

17. Homemade fig rig equipment $30.00
DVDs and Books $200.00
Additional homemade funds $150.00
G. Technical Equipment
Name Price
Hard Drive $269.99 (1 Terabyte)
$199.99 (750 GB)
$149.99 (500 GB)
VHS Conversion Device: the El Gato Eiye TV $199.95
Computer Monitor $191.49
H. Miscellaneous
Name Price
Office Supplies $100.00

18. $55.00
G.E. JES735BJ 700 Watt Countertop Microwave Oven
HP Officejet 5610 All-in-One Printer/Fax/Scanner/Copier $100.00
(Q7311A#ABA)

19. Brown Television
08-09 Budget Proposal
Sheet 3
Big Mama Sheet: Detailed Guide to Decision Making
Section I. Supplies
eference going to the Canon XH-A1 baased on its High Definition capability. We will not be requesting lenses quite yet, therefore the Cano
he Canon XL2, we would be very excited to build on its foundations. Our full preference list is below. Cameras 3 and 4 are quality cameras
proof and that these cameras have a significant departure from that of a consumer MiniDV camera. Cameras 3 and 4 do not meet our min
deo production. BTV used to have an Canon XL1 that is no longer with us, so a Canon XL2 seems the logical heir to its vacant throne. Mos
000., for example the Sony DSR-400L ($9720.00) or the Sony DVW-970 ($47215.00) While the Sony DSR-PD170 is good for low light situa
h definition or lens-changing ability would be.
nal videocamera for the Spring if we deem it necessary for BTV.
Specs Argument
http://www.bhphotovideo This is the only camera we are requesting.
.com/c/product/447098- It has High Definition capabilities. It cannot
REG/Canon_1191B001_
XH_A1_3CCD_HDV_Ca change lenses as the other Canon can, but
mcorder.html High Definition capabilities are invaluable
for image. We can compensate for the lack
of lens changing with post-production
efforts. Any investment that is not this or
the Canon XL2 is a bad investment.

20. http://www.bhphotovideo The biggest advantage of the Canon XL2 over
.com/c/product/339002- the rest of the cameras presented here is the
REG/Canon_9549A001_ fact that you can change the lens. Lenses open
XL_2_1_3_Inch_3_CCD the door to a world of filmmaking opportunity. It
_Widescreen.html allows flexibility in changes all aspects of the
visual presentation including depth of field,
contrast, color, etc. This is distinctive to the
Canon XL2.
In addition, the Canon XL2 has a higher
resolution and a more genuine, cleaner 16:9
widescreen mode.
This camera meets our standards.
Comparison of the Canon XL2 to the previous
model of the Panasonic offered below: http://
www.camcorderinfo.com/content/Cano
n-XL2-and-Panasonic-AG-DVX100-
compared.htm
http://www.bhphotovideo Its defining characteristic is its quality
.com/c/product/497448- performance in low lighting situations, as
REG/Sony__DSR_PD17
0_3_CCD_Mini_DVCAM well as its sturdiness, however it lacks
.html many of the important features in that the
other cameras include, such as the ability to
film in a 24 fps progressive scan, which is
essential in achieving a film look.
http://www.bhphotovideo http://reviews.cnet.com/digital-
.com/c/product/406855- camcorders/panasonic-ag-dvx100b-
REG/Panasonic_AGDV mini/4505-6500_7-31568573.html
X100B_Panasonic_AG_
DVX100B_3CCD_24p.ht The good: Great sound, progressive
ml modes, and image control;
professional-caliber viewfinder and
controls; wide lens; particularly well
suited for multicamera projects.
The bad: No high-definition capability;
no 16:9-native chips; lens is short for
some applications; moderately steep
learning curve.
no true 16x9, more grain and no high
definition, no lense changing.

21. http://www.bhphotovideo
.com/c/product/367993-
REG/Sony_DSR400L_D
SR_400L_2_3_Inch_3_
CCD_Professional.html#
goto_itemInfo
http://www.bhphotovideo
.com/c/product/410747-
REG/Sony_DVW970_D
VW_970_2_3_Inch_3_C
CD_Digital.html
ctioning.
Specs Peer Products
Software that allows BTV
to manage its broadcasts in
an efficient and user-
friendly manner.

22. tant areas in film that amateur filmmakers make is in sound. An audience can tolerate an awkward picture, but an audience will n
BTV has no microphones, no sound equipment.
Specs Peer Products
http://www.bhphotovideo
.com/c/product/392865-
REG/Rode_WSVM_WS
VM_Shotgun_Wind_Scre
en.html
http://www.bhphotovideo
.com/c/product/292934-
REG/K_Tek_K_HG_K_
HG_6_Foam_Lined.html
http://www.bhphotovideo http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/238826-REG/Azden_SGM_1X_SGM_1X_Sh
.com/c/product/400812-
REG/Rode__NTG_1_Sh
otgun_Microphone.html

23. http://www.bhphotovideo
.com/c/product/400806-
REG/Rode__NTG_2_Sh
otgun_Microphone.html
http://www.bhphotovideo
.com/c/product/232823-
REG/K_M_21060_577_
55_210_6_Tripod_Micro
phone_Stand.html
http://www.bhphotovideo
.com/c/product/20830-
REG/Gitzo_G557_G_55
7_Sport_Aluminum_Boo
mpole.html
Specs Peer Products
ons we should consider for supplemental funding. We have some lights already, but we are not sure they can be used so we are n
for here we do not have at all.
Specs Peer Products
http://www.bhphotovideo.c
om/c/product/414532-
REG/Impact_FL_500_KII_
1_Light_500W_Umbrella.h
tml
http://www.bhphotovideo.c
om/c/product/250393-
REG/Smith_Victor_40127
2_Raven_3_Wheel_Set.ht
ml

24. http://www.bhphotovideo.c
First Light Video DVD: Basic Field
om/c/product/490834-
Production: Lighting-----$170, though
REG/First_Light_Video_F
we would very much like this video, we
718DVD_DVD_Feature_F
feel it is dramatiicaly overpriced and
ilm_Lighting.html
believe we could receive adequate
training from cheaper, more relevant
video like the other ones offered.
http://www.bhphotovideo.c First Light Video DVD: Feature Film
om/c/product/292530- Lighting---$150 while we VERY VERY
REG/Birns_Sawyer_16214 VERY much would like this, we are
9_Lighting_for_Emerging_ again trying to be as modest as we can
Filmography.html in our proposal this year.
http://www.bhphotovideo.c
om/c/product/490846-
REG/First_Light_Video_F
786DVD_DVD_Lighting_
Dead_Poets.html
http://www.bhphotovideo.c
om/c/product/332733-
REG/CMP_Books_978157
8202515_Book_Lighting_f
or_Digital.html
budget television producer. Everything produced for this station is not expected to come straight from the Hollywood lots. We ar
do with items we don't have. Guerilla filmmaking is about using the small fund you have to make what you need to, so the DIY
allow us room for creativity. These materials will come mosrly for dollar stores, thrift shops, etc. Costumes will come from here
Specs Peer Products
http://www.microfilmmak
er.com/comgroup/viewto
pic.php?
t=68&sid=5d8d45ef70d8
6482dba9a29536bd3938

25. http://www.dvguru.com/2006/04/17/diy-fig-rig-for-10-bucks/
Specs Peer Products
http://www.westerndigital
.com/en/products/produc
ts.asp?driveid=352
http://www.elgato.com/el
gato/na/mainmenu/produ
cts/250plus/product1.en.
html
http://www.amazon.com/ $174.99
Envision-19-Wide-Black- http://www.amazon.com/Envision-19-
LCD/dp/B000KP8OUS/r Wide-Black-
ef=sr_1_23? LCD/dp/B000KP8OUS/ref=sr_1_23?
ie=UTF8&s=electronics& ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=12081290
qid=1208129004&sr=1-2 04&sr=1-23
3
Specs Peer Products

26. http://www.amazon.com/G
-E-JES735BJ-Watt-
Countertop-Microwave/dp/
B000QH83LU/ref=sr_1_8?
ie=UTF8&s=kitchen&qid=
1208385258&sr=1-8
http://www.amazon.com/
Officejet-Printer-
Scanner-Q7311A-
ABA/dp/B000B63RIU/ref
=sr_1_2?
ie=UTF8&s=electronics&
qid=1208126632&sr=1-2

27. e will not be requesting lenses quite yet, therefore the Canon XL2 may
eference list is below. Cameras 3 and 4 are quality cameras, however
umer MiniDV camera. Cameras 3 and 4 do not meet our minimum
a Canon XL2 seems the logical heir to its vacant throne. Most
15.00) While the Sony DSR-PD170 is good for low light situations, we
1
2
3
3
4

29. Argument
We've been using a demo that will expire at the end of
this term. We know it works well and it is the only
way we will be able to broadcast next year. Without
this, BTV cannot function.

30. This price is with the educational discount. Without
discount it is $1200. We have looked into getting a
license through CIS, but have been told that we would
have to get our own copy. BTV absolutely
necessitates FinalCut Pro in its studio. Working off of
media lab computers would defeat the purpose and
organizational structure of BTV. This purpose is to
develop a hub of services and resources within BTV
walls for BTV. In order to create programs, we will
need localized editing for the efficient execution of
this creation. Additionally, the frequency of BTV's
use of FinalCut Pro would be unfair for media lab
users and problematic for BTV's functioning.
can tolerate an awkward picture, but an audience will not tolerate
Argument
these are actually the chepeast windscreens around,
and they are made specifically for our microphones!
Stability of the microphone, and thus sound, comes
with these basic grips.
These microphones kits meet our minimum standards.
They are some of the cheapest kits, but do not include
everything we will need for effective sound in the
field.

31. These microphones kits meet our minimum standards.
They are some of the cheapest kits, but do not include
everything we will need for effective sound in the
field.
Stands are crucial to stable sound capturing, especially
so in sets for television production.
This professional boom pole can extend to eight feet
long.
Argument
Many of the cables we are working with or either non-
functional or have been replaced out of pocket by
BTV members. Because we are not yet running, we
cannot know what cables we will be missing. We need
a side fund for this situation, as we are expecting to
purchase many cables for production.
lready, but we are not sure they can be used so we are not asking
Argument
We were going to ask for stands separately, but we
found this! A stand, a reflector, an umbrella, a cable—
this takes care of a lot we need.
In an everchanging set, rolling lights allow efficient
changes and more opportunities.
We can't find the cost of sandbags on the internet, so
we're throwing a modest figure out there. It's this or
buy 6 $13.50 “counterweight bags” from BH photo.
Ridiculous isn't it?

32. We have to learn how to do these things don't we?
Film lighting is often more complicated and
meaningful than tv lighting, which is why we are
requesting this additional filmography video.
This is part of a master class series. This is not just a
tutorial, but an actual cinematographer explaining how
he actually lit a movie. Invaluable information.
the cheapest novice lighting book we found on BH
Photo
This is our DIY fund for lighting, inspired by this page:
http://www.mediacollege.com/lighting/diy/
In addition to these materials, we may buy lighting gels,
hardware lights, extra clamps, colored lights, gels,
homemade stands, etc. if needed
pected to come straight from the Hollywood lots. We are a
all fund you have to make what you need to, so the DIY fund is
r stores, thrift shops, etc. Costumes will come from here. Props
Argument
Several models exist at different price points, and $75
is a bit more than the minimum amount of funds that
we would need to make sure the dolly could be
created and created well. Materials include pvc pipes,
boards of wood, various metal parts, and sturdy
wheels (the most important part). In addition, we need
to put a push bar and a cameraman's chair on the
dolly. We will naturally try to get all of our materials
from Hardware stores, hrift stores, and the like.

33. There are models that can be made for a minimum of
$10. These funds allow us to make multiple figrigs
with a bit of comfort room.
We are going to start a collection of dvd tutorials and
books that will help future generations of BTV
members how to do the things we are learning to do,
so that they will not be stuck with equipment they do
not know how to work, like we were left with. We
have a few books in mind but will need to order them
as we come across them.
We are looking into the construction of a Depth of
Field adaptor that would allow us to have a shallower
depth of field with a video camera.
Argument
Since the vast majority of what we'll be broadcasting
will be done from a computer, we will need a lo of
storage to hold the large video files.
This is important in order to convert our collection of
VHS tapes into digital files. Jad Joseph has personally
done research and found this to be the most effective
and inexpensive device.
Since we'll be working on video production, having a
large monitor will be necessary to do the video editing
adequately. For twenty bucks more than the peer
product we can get 4 more inches of screen!
Argument
Folders, paper, ink, pens, etc.

34. The cheapest microwave oven we could find. We
already have fridges and are trying to create an office
environment where members can stay for extended
periods of time and work. Microwaves will allow for
heated food on nights and days when a long trip to the
Ratty cannot be afforded.
The lowest priced scanner/printer/fax machine we
found on Amazon.

35. Key
We are requesting this: Essentials
We are requesting this: Second Rate Essentiality
Fallback/Alternative Items
Does Not Meet Minimum Standards
“For Perspective” Item

41. 100
163.99