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Record a Presentation in the One Button Studio

Record a Presentation in the One Button Studio

Room 154A (One Button Studio) 

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This guide provides instructions on using the One Button Studio, including recording, exporting, and best practices.

When you’re ready to record, schedule studio time using the Innovation Hub booking calendar.

Overview 

The One Button Studio in the Innovation Hub allows faculty, staff and students to record high-quality video presentations quickly and independently.

The system records exactly what appears on the Confidence Monitor and saves directly to a USB drive. The studio integrates: 

  • The studio combines: 

  • Professional camera 

  • Broadcast-quality microphone 

  • Integrated lighting 

  • Slide and laptop input options 

  • USB-based recording

  • Adjustable height desk

You can record lectures, research presentations, training modules or instructional content in just a few steps. 

Before You Begin 

  • Prepare your presentation slides or laptop content. 

  • Have Your Seton Hall University credentials ready to log in to the PC. 

  • If desired, switch on the “Recording” indicator outside the room. 

  • Avoid wearing green, aqua or teal clothing. 

  • Choose whether you’d like to sit or stand during the recording, and adjust the desk height accordingly.

Step 1: Power On the Studio 

  1. Press the On button on the desk. 

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  • All monitors, lighting and studio equipment will power on automatically. 

  1. Turn on the “On Air” wall switch near the door to activate the exterior recording indicator. 

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Step 2: Log In 

  1. Sit at the studio computer. 

  2. Log in using your University credentials. Please allow a few moments for everything to become operational.

  3. Open your presentation or connect your laptop if needed. 

Step 3: Insert Your USB Drive 

  1. Insert your USB flash drive into the port labeled Record USB on the studio tablet enclosure. There is a drive already in the studio, but you may use your own as well. 

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  1. Confirm that the drive is fully inserted before recording. 

Important: The studio will not record unless a USB drive is inserted. 

Step 4: Configure Your Recording (Tablet Controls) 

The tablet next to the computer controls your recording layout. 

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Background Options 
Select how your presentation background appears:

  • Picture – Select Below (select from a series of preset backgrounds) 

  • Studio PC (desktop or slides from the studio computer) 

  • Laptop (connected external laptop) 

  • None (camera only) 

Overlay Options 
Choose how your camera appears on screen: 

  • Full Camera (you fill the screen) 

  • PiP Lower Left (you appear in a “picture-in-picture" box) 

  • PiP Lower Right (you appear in a “picture-in-picture" box) 

  • Camera Off (slides or screen only) 

Over-Shoulder Share 
Choose what displays behind you: 

  • PC Display 

  • Laptop Display 

  • None  

Additional Options

  • Logo On / Logo Off (Seton Hall University logo, lower right corner)

    • If using PiP Lower Right, we recommend turning the logo off 

  • Mirror On / Mirror Off (flip image horizontally) 

Step 5: Monitor Your Setup 

 The studio includes two primary monitors: 

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Flex Monitor (Left Monitor) 

  • Use for: 

  • Script 

  • Notes 

  • Reference materials 

  • Additional slide control 

Confidence Monitor (Right Monitor) 

  • Shows exactly what is being recorded. 

  • Review framing, overlays and slide placement here. 

These Flex Monitor integrates with the teleprompter system, allowing you to maintain eye contact with the camera while referencing content. 

Step 6: Record 

  1. Press the Record button at the top of the tablet screen. 

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  2. A red banner will appear indicating recording is in progress. 

  3. Deliver your presentation. 

Step 7: Stop Recording 

  1. Press the Stop Record button.

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  1. Confirm recording has stopped. 

  2. Safely remove your USB drive. 

Step 8: Review and Save Your Recording 

  1. Insert the USB drive into  Computer USB port to review footage on the studio pc. You can also plug this in to your own device. 

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  1. Open the recorded folder. 

  2. Review your video file. 

  3. Upload your recording to: 

  • OneDrive 

  • SharePoint 

It is strongly recommended that you upload your recording immediately to secure storage. 

After You Finish 

  1. Log out of the studio computer. 

  2. Turn off the exterior “On Air” indicator switch. 

  3. Press the Off button on the desk to power down all studio equipment. 

Best Practices 

  • Dress in solid colors (avoid tight patterns), except green/aqua/teal.

  • Keep eye contact with the camera lens. 

  • Speak clearly and at a steady pace. 

  • Review your recording before leaving the studio.

  • Use OneDrive/Sharepoint to upload and back up your files prior to leaving.

 

Recording will not start 

  • Confirm USB drive is inserted into the Record USB port. 

 Slides not appearing 

  • Verify correct background source (Studio PC or Laptop). 

Video appears flipped 

  • Toggle Mirror On or Mirror Off. 

Logo not visible 

  • Toggle Logo On.