Media Duplication

Video tapes, audio tapes, and compact discs to be duplicated must be accompanied by a work order available through User Support Services (395-4357). Blank media must be provided. Video tapes, audio tapes, and compact discs can be delivered to User Support Services.

Duplications must be for educational use only, unless produced entirely in-house. U.S. Copyright Code also applies to all requests for media duplication.

 

Digitizing Media

Multimedia Services has the ability to digitize video in most formats with the exception of 8 mm tapes. We also have the ability to digitize most audio and still pictures. Call User Support Services at 395-4357 to place a work order. U.S. Copyright Code also applies to all requests for digitizing media.

NOTE:

• Digitizing video requires a substantial amount of disk space and involves a balance between quality and size. Although full-motion, full screen video is more realistic and generally friendlier to the university community, it is not guaranteed to run smoothly when viewed on some machines. A simple formula for understanding the digitization process is: "x "(Frame size) multiplied by "y "(the number of frames per second) multiplied by "z" (seconds of video) = File size.
• Digitizing will not improve or enhance the quality of the original source.
• Digitizing, editing, and compressing video takes a good deal of time, as well as close work with the client. If digitizing for a multimedia presentation, please be sensitive to time constraints and flexible with scheduling.

 

Production

We offer a range of post-production services, from editing original images and source video to creating a video tape, compact disc, or DVD of the finished product, complete with effects, transitions, titles, voice overs, background music, and credits. Please note that producing a video requires a great deal of time and effort, and all requests should be made through User Support Services at 395-4357. Be sure to be flexible with your schedule. Also note that a minimum of thirty days notice is required.

 

Multimedia Services reserves the right to refuse any and all requests based on copyright infringement. For more information, please refer to the Fair Use Guidelines For Educational Multimedia posted by the Consortium of College and University Media Centers (CCUMC).