Studios

The Student Multimedia Design Center studios are specially suited for multimedia project work. The facility offers opportunities for completing many types of projects, such as:

• Individual video recording in a sound-isolated space with lighting control.
• Production teams with multiple users at a single multimedia console.
• Small group work recording and analysis.
• Audio recording in a dedicated sound studio.
• Collaborative projects combining the sound and production studios.

You may bring your own video equipment or borrow equipment from the service desk for use in the studios.

Studios 1-2 (capacity: 6) have Dell Precision computers.

Studios 3-4 (capacity: 6) have MacPro computers.

These computers have a variety of programs for editing audio, video and images, authoring DVDs, and publishing multimedia projects. Each studio is also equipped with a 45" LCD, covered by a SMART Board overlay [ see video ]. To view a complete list of available hardware and software, visit Hardware & Software.

Studio 5 – Skype/Transfer Studio(capacity: 1)

This room serves a dual purpose. One is as a Skype studio; a quiet space for one to use Skype, a computer calling software that is useful for collaborating over large distances using audio, chat, and/or video. The other purpose of this room is as a transfer studio. It is equipped with the technology needed to convert media formats. For example, VHS tapes can be converted to DVDs. Some of the typical format conversions are:

• VHS to DVD
• VHS to MiniDV
• PAL to DVD
• MiniDv to DVD

Studio 6-Sound Studio

The Sound Studio is dedicated to optimal audio recording. Vocal recording is supported with built-in equipment. Instrumental recording can be accommodated with additional equipment checked out from the service desk. In addition, the studio allows for mixing of multiple audio sources.

Reservations

All studios may be reserved for 2-hour blocks up to one week in advance.

• For Students: to reserve a studio call 831-8832 or stop by the service desk.
• For Faculty and Staff: to reserve a studio call 831-8832, stop by the service desk, or complete the online Reservation Request Form.