> Can someone please recommend the basics required to set up a usability > lab on a budget? Or the aspects that I should consider to figure out > the equipment that I could possibly need? > > Thanks, > Oliver
It depends on what you want to do. I've found that for think-aloud protocols (and especially for constructive interaction), two cameras are really useful -- one with a looking over the shoulder view and one for a face view. Screen capture software is useful to supplement the cameras as you can never get as sharp a view as direct capture from the system. Finally a decent omnidirectional microphone with a desktop stand so that you can catch the voices since the cameras are never positioned just right to catch the person talking and often with think-aloud, people tend to mumble under the breath. However, most of this is relatively cheap these days so aside from the computer itself, you could theoretically put together the kit for under $1000. Tim ________________________________________________________________ Welcome to the Interaction Design Association (IxDA)! To post to this list ....... [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe ................ http://www.ixda.org/unsubscribe List Guidelines ............ http://www.ixda.org/guidelines List Help .................. http://www.ixda.org/help
