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Richard Bland College offers many challenging courses and programs that will provide you with a solid foundation in the liberal arts as you begin or continue your pursuit of higher education. By attending Richard Bland College and completing the Associate Degree, you will have completed the first two years toward the Baccalaureate Degree.

We have guaranteed transfer agreements with four-year colleges and universities across the Commonwealth that will enhance your educational opportunities.
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A high quality, affordable college education should be within the reach of every student. Our goal is 100% student success, and that begins with offering the first two years of your undergraduate education at a reasonable cost that can be paid without going into debt. Richard Bland College, Virginia’s only public, residential two year college, is also one of the Commonwealth’s most affordable
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Richard Bland College is the only two-year residential college in Virginia. The residence halls were built in 2008 and offer apartment-style living with state-of-the-art amenities. Students are able to live and eat affordably starting at just $9,840 per year ranging up to $11,640 per year depending on their room assignment.
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One Button Studio

Richard Bland College Podcast Recording Studio

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RBC ONE BUTTON STUDIO

The One Button Studio (OBS) offers a seamless and accessible way to create professional-grade videos with minimal effort.

Designed to streamline video production, OBS eliminates the need for prior experience, making it perfect for beginners and experts alike. Equipped with essential tools like a video camera, microphone, studio lighting, green screen, RBC provided or personal computer, the studio provides everything needed for high-quality recordings.

Whether you’re producing educational lectures, practicing presentations or language skills, demonstrating software, or tackling other creative projects, OBS is up to the task. Finished recordings can be conveniently saved to your OneDrive, a USB device, or directly to your laptop.

YOU CAN EFFORTLESSLY CREATE

This concise list showcases the versatile applications of the One Button Studio (OBS). Whether you’re creating class materials, honing presentation or language skills, or demonstrating software, OBS is designed to simplify the process. Plus, it offers convenient options for saving your recordings, ensuring easy access and portability.

Educational lectures and instructional videos for your classes.
Presentation practice or language exercises.
Software demonstrations.
Create your own faculty or student podcast.
And much more!

Your recordings can be saved directly to your OneDrive, a USB device, or your laptop for convenience.

Create your green screen podcast with the One Button Studio (OBS)! Record dynamic content and save it easily to your OneDrive, USB, or laptop. Let your ideas take center stage!

SCHEDULE YOUR STUDIO TIME

Booking the One Button Podcast Studio is simple and convenient. Use our online scheduling system to select an available time that fits your needs. Whether you’re planning a solo recording or a collaborative session, our streamlined process ensures you secure your slot effortlessly. Start creating your podcast in the perfect setup! MAKE A RESERVATION

Students can engage with guests during a podcast, both using professional microphones and headphones in a cozy studio. Students and faculty can use this setup to create polished content.

ONE BUTTON STUDIO SUPPORT

If you need help while using the studios, don’t hesitate to look at the laminated instruction sheets in the studios. We’re here to ensure your experience is smooth and productive.

Additionally, we encourage you to explore our comprehensive guides below. These resources cover everything you need to know about utilizing the One Button Studio effectively, from setting up your recording to making the most of its advanced features. Dive in and discover how easy it is to create high-quality videos with OBS!

Plan Your Visit

Appearance and Clothing

Opt for solid clothing in pale or dark colors for the best results.

Minimize jewelry, as larger pieces might create reflections or make noise that could be picked up in your recording.

Glasses are fine if needed, though they may cause minor reflections.

Stick to your usual hairstyle and makeup—no need for anything out of the ordinary.

Avoid the following:
- Green clothing or accessories.
- Patterns like tweed, herringbone, small checks, or stripes, especially with the color green in patterns.
- Glittery fabrics or garments with attached jewels.
- Large logos.

If you experience technical difficulties, please contact the library to reach a member of our technical staff. They will be able to assist you in resolving any issues promptly.

Get Started in One Button Studio

On the upper left section of the desk, there are two ports where you can insert your USB drive. Each port is marked to show you on which monitor your content will appear.
1. Insert your flash drive and drag your presentation file to the desktop.
2. Open your presentation file on the desktop.
3. You can use the single monitor to see your slides. If you have notes saved in the PowerPoint, use the “presentation view” to show your notes on the teleprompter. The tabletop monitor displays what will be recorded.
Stand on the floor sign to be sure you’re centered in the video frame and not too close to the green screen. This also positions you appropriately for the microphone above.

Check your position in the monitor and adjust as needed to avoid too much or too little headspace.

Use the control panel on the left side of the desk to:
- Select or change your background
- Manipulate your presentation
- Change your position on the screen
You will see the choices you make reflected on the monitor in front of you.

The large screen in the center of the desk shows what is being recorded.
When you are ready to record, click the large red button on the lower left of the table to begin the recording. There will be a three-second countdown, and a “recording” light will illuminate to indicate when your recording has begun.

A recording light will also be illuminated outside the room to indicate to those coming through the hallway that someone is recording in OBS.

Tips
- Relax, take a deep breath, and smile!
- Look at the camera as you speak.
- Speak clearly, project your voice, and avoid speaking too fast.
To end your recording, wait three seconds and then press the large red button. Do not press the button twice!

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Hey everybody. Welcome to Richard Bland College, the commonwealth of Virginia’s premier two year residential college.
I’m Jayden, your student brand ambassador, and I’m here to show you around our beautiful campus. So let’s get started It. Richard Bland College boast a modest and diverse student population on a picture S 750 acre campus.
Located just south of Richmond, Virginia.

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Our learner mentors use real time information to advise students on how to stay on course to graduate and transfer to the college or university of their choice.

It’s an amazing program. Our next stop is the prime focal point of the campus, the headquarters, where all of your student success happens.

I found myself a situation. It’s the new RBC Academic Innovation Center Full And Complication. We call it the A IC, our Epicenter for all new technology.

Now let’s check out the facility. The new RBC Academic Innovation Center is a 24,000 square foot facility. It features a host of modern classrooms, offices, and collaboration spaces. Our admissions enrollment | management team is located here. I’m outside one of my favorite areas, the sky fold room.

You are going to be leaders at Richard Bland College. This multipurpose conference room is sustainable with an expandable space that allows for phenomenal operation performance. Jacob Moreno came up with psychodrama. Now let’s head down to our new virtual reality classroom.

This is where students can use state-of-the-art technology to advance their academic studies. The A IC also features private, cozy individual carols to suit your needs. We have several relaxing on this offering, spectacular campus views. Hey, let’s enter the eSports room, which has state-of-the-art gaming equipment. Do you think that’s awesome? Here’s how RBC is using ai unlike any other college in the Mid-Atlantic.

I’m here to show that we can collaborate and coexist beneficially Meet Amika. She’s my fav. My core purpose to foster meaningful connections between humans and technology. And you can meet her right here at RBC. Now, before we head to our one button studio, let’s head to the coffee bar. How about a latte light on the whipped cream and a heavy shot of caramel?

You are taking me back to the sleepless nights phone calls and candle Lights. Now that I’m all fueled up, let’s head over to our new podcast recording Rooms where we’re looking to create some of the best student produced work in the country.

Our one button studio is a user-friendly state of the art recording space with green screen. It’s designed to tell your story by hosting a podcast of your own. Whoa. Check out Ernst Hall.

We’ll be going there soon. Want to take a nice relaxing walk? RBCs campus is home to Virginia’s oldest and largest pecan grove, featuring more than 1000 trees. This unique venue welcomes thousands for music in the grove.
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Our annual Pecan Festival also attracts 15,000 visitors to campus each year. And if you are into Sports, statesman Hall is the proud home of Richard Bland.

Athletics. RBC host is 14 intercollegiate teams, soccer, baseball, volleyball, basketball. And that’s just to name a few. Okay, it’s time for classes. Let’s take a look at Ernst Hall. Ernst Hall is an energy efficient building that houses humanities and social science classrooms with a spacious art lab and a 200 plus seat auditorium. As you can see, this is a top of the line auditorium. It’s used for classes, concerts, and some of the best movies available. It’s an awesome space.

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Walk back to our beautiful residence halls. This is your home away from home. We like to call it RBC Cribs.
Let’s go inside and check out our apartment style of living. The living room features a large window sofa, armchair tables, and there’s a modern day kitchen.

Each apartment has up to four bedrooms and two bathrooms, allowing for plenty of personal space. There’s everything I need within my own living Space. It’s cozy. I love living on campus because everything is so close together. Well, we’ve run out of time with still a lot more to see, so we invite you to stop by, check us out. For more information, visit our RBC admissions one stop page and sign up for a tour. We can’t wait to see you on campus. I gotta play crew. You gotta look right.

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