Resources

Cameras

Sam Houston State Mass Communication Majors have access to a wide array of camera equipment that is constantly being updated. Film & Video students begin learning the art of Mass Communication cinematography with the Panasonic AG-130 during their first term at SHSU and gain access to numerous other cameras, such as the Black Magic 4k and a Red Epic-W 8k, as they progress through their journey at Sam Houston State. All cameras come stocked with equipment needed to shoot, such as batteries and microphones, so can students simply sign out the gear and shoot their projects.

Sam Houston State University also houses industry standard equipment, such as the Steadicam, a Dolly and a 16 foot jib, so that students can tell their cinematic stories without inhibition.

Post Production

Mass Communication Majors have access to industry-standard post-production software, so they can quickly and efficiently export and show their stories to the world. Students learn how to tell stories using Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe Audition during their Freshman year at Sam Houston State University.

SHSU has Mac-based labs and editing suites with fully loaded workstations. Each machine contains the entire Adobe Creative Suite and other utilities for use in post-production.

Production Audio

Successful production starts with good sound, so the SHSU Mass Communication Department is home to a large collection of audio equipment for student use. During their freshman year, students enroll in an audio production course to learn about the applications of various microphone types and recording techniques. Students also have access to two FCC-licensed radio stations to refine their skills.

The SHSU Mass Communication department stocks numerous microphones, mixers, bags, and mounting accessories from Sound Devices, ORCA, TASCAM, Sennheiser, and RODE, so that students can become familiar with industry-standard gear that they will use for the rest of their careers.

Mobile TV Studio

Sam Houston State Mass Communication Department allows its students access to a fully complete high definition mobile TV studio so they can pursue the art of live directing, building on the knowledge from their Freshman TV Production class. Students also have the ability to produce sports programming for ESPN3 throughout their college career.

Armed with the latest technology from Blackmagic Design, students can record directly to an SSD and optionally stream directly to the web.

Grip & Electric

Sam Houston State University Mass Communication majors have access to a wide array of grip and electric tools, including C-stands, flags, and an array of tungsten and LED lights that grant them the ability to shape light and shadow to bring their vision to life. Students start working with lights during their first term at SHSU and further develop their skills in an intermediate camera class during their sophomore year.