# Video Package Kit Questions

Questions that the operator asks to determine their kit requirements.

## Cameras & monitors


1. **How many cameras are we using?** This affects how many monitors are required and what QTAKE licence is needed.
2. **Who needs monitors, and how many per station?** Do we need 1 monitor per camera, or can we use split screen so monitors show 2, 3, or 4 camera feeds?

### People who might need monitors

* Director
* Script Supervisor
* Checks
* Stunt Team
* Producers

## What type of monitors are needed?

### Image quality

* LCD or OLED?
* SDR (Standard Dynamic Range) or HDR (High Dynamic Range)?
* What colour accuracy does the viewer require?

### Size

* How much space is there on set?
* How many people are viewing one monitor?
* How many camera feeds are you displaying on one screen?

### Form factor

* How will the monitor be rigged? Trolley, stand, or handheld?

### Wired or wireless

* Does the director need a wireless monitor, or could they use an iPad?
* What delay is okay for the wireless display? iPad has a short delay; wireless handheld has barely any delay.

### Power source

* Mains or battery powered?
* 230v mains, 12v block battery, or 14.4v V-Lock battery?

## Signal, iPads & power


1. **How will the video signal reach the video rig?**
2. **How many iPads will be used on set?** How many iPads from CineArk are required?

| QTAKE licence | iPad streaming |
|---------------|----------------|
| QTAKE 1.6     | Up to 16 iPads streaming |
| QTAKE 1.6 + Pro Module / QTAKE Pro (2.X) | More than 16 iPads streaming |


3. **What batteries are needed?** Batteries are required if there isn't a reliable source of 230v power.

| Rig | Reliable power | Unreliable power | No power |
|-----|----------------|------------------|----------|
| Studio Rig | UPS (30 mins)  | EcoFlow (6 hours) | UPS + 2 EcoFlows (full day) |
| Ovide Smart Assist | 4 × 12v 38Ah block batteries (2 active, 2 spare) | 4 × 12v 38Ah block batteries (2 active, 2 spare) | 6 × 12v 38Ah block batteries (2 active, 4 spare) |
| Pursuit Rig | Same as Ovide  | Same as Ovide    | Same as Ovide |


:::warning
The above is for the **rig only**. Monitors also need to share the EcoFlow or have their own batteries. More monitors = more batteries (1–2 blocks per monitor per day).

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