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•    6 individual computer production areas for creating different types of multimedia
•    2 Final Cut Pro stations with 36" LCD monitors for video editing
•    1 of the smaller computer stations will have the license for the online tutorial program Lynda.com. This license will allow students to perform self-directed tutorials in almost any computer program.
•    MSC staff members will be available to work one-on-one with students who need assistance integrating media into their course assignments. This new service takes into account that students have different levels of computer literacy and may need assistance in using the technology required in their coursework. Students can make an appointment to use online tutorials on their own or work directly with staff members who will assist them in working with software to complete their assignments.
•    The MSC has a video studio where students can videotape speeches and practice giving presentations. The room can be set up to project PowerPoint as well as other material that may be needed to make the presentation.
•    MSC will provide a video digitizing service for faculty. Along with our regular video duplication services, we will be providing a service that will digitize video material for faculty members. This material can be uploaded to the Emerson online media library, Median.

Please call the MSC at (617) 824-8676 to learn more about any of these services.

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Here are some ideas of ways you can use the MSC studio:

•    Practice a speech or PowerPoint presentation and videotape it.  You can review your work and make improvements as needed.  I guarantee practicing in front of a camera will make your presentation more effective.  

•    The studio has a videoconferencing unit.  If you are a faculty member and you are looking to bring in a guest lecturer from far away this just might be the technology tool you are looking for.  This option can also be used for meetings and interviews.  The studio can seat around 25 students.

•    Focus group meetings can be documented and videotaped.  

•    Hold a rehearsal that needs to incorporate videotaping.

•    The studio can be used for lighting workshops or any other type of workshop that needs some space.

•    View video or 16mm film on a large screen using a Media Services video projector.

Call us at 617-824-8676 to book the space.  

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Who Can Stream Events
Faculty, students, and staff may borrow this equipment to stream Emerson College affiliated activities.  Students must be borrowing this equipment as a member of an SGA recognized club/organization, or a registered participant in a college course.  Users borrowing equipment to stream college special events must be working on behalf of the main organizer of the event. To borrow this equipment students must obtain sponsorship from an Emerson College Faculty or Staff member.  Application to reserve this equipment may be accessed by calling Cheryl Schaffer Head of Media Services at 617-824-8406.  This application must be followed up with an email from the Faculty or Staff member sponsoring this video/audio stream.

Appropriate Use Statement
Streaming services are intended to aid the access of academic endeavors including course material, special events, and other campus related activities. College community members that are creating streaming material are reminded to use the streaming system responsibly, and to comply with Federal and Commonwealth of Massachusetts laws. Users must also comply with the Emerson College’s electronic policy, the College’s Student Code of Conduct, and all applicable College rules and policies.  Furthermore, as streaming propagates globally, please ensure that you have secured rights to use all the materials which you include in your stream for which you are not the copyright holder. Users must obtain written release forms from any on screen participants of the video/audio stream. This form can be obtained from Cheryl Schaffer at Media Services. (617-824-8406).

Support and Training On The Use Of Equipment
Users who have properly made a reservation for the use of streaming kit will pick up this equipment at the Media Services Center, (3rd floor of 180 Tremont). Media Services will provide full training on the use of this equipment. Technical questions and general problem solving assistance can be obtained by contacting the IT computer Help Desk. (617-824-8080).


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Now on to the helpful suggestion of the day:
If you need to reserve a projector or laptop for a class presentation, or you need assistance setting this up, please call Media Services sooner rather then later. (x8676)
Equipment gets booked up early and we want to make sure you get what you need.  Delivery orders must be place 48 hours before the event or class, so make sure you get your orders in.

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