Multimedia Support

Video, media, and production assistance to staff and faculty of the W. P. Carey School of Business.

We are here to help so please contact us! Together we can make a plan to determine the best methods for recording based on your content, develop a strategy around time constraints, review best practices, and address any concerns.

Quick links:  Creating Media  Recording  Media Examples

Creating Media

Step 1: Make a Plan

For Instructors, we recommend working with an Instructional Designer to create a Course Map, or plan for mapping out objectives, integrating various media, identifying which topics will use video and how many videos are needed. After meeting with your Instructional Designer, or if you do not have one, contact the Multimedia Team.

Step 2: Schedule Recording

Whether you will be recording with us in the studios or at home, set aside time at least one to two weeks before your material is due to have your recordings finished and available for editing if needed. Both of the studio spaces require a confirmed appointment.

Step 3: Prepare Materials

Slide presentations should be widescreen (16x9) formatted. We have templates available for use and can assist with conversion of existing presentations to widescreen as needed.

If you will be using the Main Studio (BAC 318) teleprompter, please submit your finalized script files a week before your scheduled recording. Note that scripts are only used for course intros and special presentations, not for lecture content. If recording at home consider recording a short test before attempting a full presentation and request the Multimedia Team review for equipment function and quality.

Step 4: Record

Check your reservations to confirm your studio location and please be on time. If you anticipate being late or need to cancel your reservation please notify the Multimedia Team immediately, as studio time may be in high demand.

The Small Studio requires a flash drive with between 8GB and 64GB of available space on which to store the video you record. While the Multimedia team may have flash drives available for checkout, it is recommended that you bring one. Do not wear green to either of our studios, doing so interferes with the Green Screen technology. Avoid wearing all white, all black, and small patterns or thin stripes.

Step 5: Publish

Recordings done at home or in the Small Studio can be dropped off in-person or sent to the Multimedia Team via ASUrite Google Drive or ASUrite Dropbox. You will need to share with our ASUrite email addresses in order for us to access the files. Your videos will be edited and then uploaded to the W. P. Carey hosting service which generates a link we can send to you and your instructional designer. Please let us know if an alternate delivery method is required.

Resources

Remote Video

Zoom: For virtual meetings and synchronous lectures, please use Zoom. If you plan to record your Zoom session talk to the Multimedia Team about a recording strategy and editing options. For use in future semesters make sure that student names and video are not visible.

Screencast-o-Matic: For recording narrated screen captures (e.g., voice over powerpoint) or webcam video at home, please use Screencast-o-Matic.

WPC Modalis: For hosting a video and generating links that can be played online, through Canvas or email, use the WPC MediaAMP Modalis video server web interface.

Master Guide

Software tutorials, equipment recommendations, and best practice guidelines are available in our Multimedia Resources Guide. Equipment review, project consultation, and editing is available upon request.

Recording

We recommend that the first step you take in media production is to send an email request to the Multimedia Team for consultation. We can help identify relevant tools available, recording methods that work best with your timeline, and more.

Studio Reservation

Reservations are required for W. P. Carey studio spaces, and scheduling shoots with the Multimedia Team. Reserving dates early is recommended to ensure you get the day and time you need, and prompt delivery of the finalized media. Set aside time at least one to two weeks before your material is due to have your recordings finished and available for editing if needed. Please be aware that not all requests can be accommodated.

Large Studio | Main

BAC 318: a full-capacity, manned, green screen and live-composite studio. Equipped with a teleprompter as well as a smart podium for written and tablet style content. Scheduling is limited to business hours and Multimedia Team availability, so more advanced planning is generally required. Contact the Multimedia Team directly or email support to request a reservation.

Small Studio | One-Button

BA 202D: this is a self-serve recording space equipped with noise dampening foam, a large television on which slide presentations can be displayed, a green screen, and narrated screen capture station. The room is not equipped with a teleprompter, smart-podium, or tablet.

The Small Studio can be reserved 7 days a week between 5am - 12am, excluding university closures and holidays. The calendar below represents times when the Small Studio is reserved. It does not reflect reservations for the Large Studio, production schedule, or Multimedia Team availability.

 This is a view-only calendar for reference of available times, adding a time slot directly to the Google calendar does NOT make a reservation. Instead, click the "Request Appointment" button to fill out a form. Reservations will be confirmed by email.


Request Appointment

Media Examples

Below are examples of the various methods available for capturing and creating media. We encourage you to explore these to see what we have currently available and let us know if you have ideas too, we’re always willing to explore other options.