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PRODUCTION SERVICES for Staff and Students

We provide the Thompson River University community with television equipment and production facilities for classroom instruction, special events and conferences. This includes the creation of graphic materials and the provision of advice on the production of any instructional learning materials.

Video Editing Full Service

We have a fully equipped editing room to allow you to prepare and edit your video production. With some instruction you could be editing your own materials. Or if the project is more complex we can do the editing for you. We will work with students to bring new dimensions to their presentations by assisting in completion video class assignments.

Student Video Editing Stations

The department has 2 video editing stations so that you can edit your projects here on campus. They are Mac G5 editing systems with both IMovie and Final Cut express loaded on the machines. Book a time so we can l assist you in completing your final project.

Student Production Areas

Students you can get the equipment to shoot and record your multimedia productions here on campus. You can borrow a digital camera or video camera from the AV Loan out department.. Come see us in Media Production. We will show you how to use the equipment and give you possible production ideas. TRU_0235_resize

Studio Practice space

We have a studio set aside that you can book in case you want to shoot and produce your content or to do practice teaching.

Videotape Duplication

We have a videotape duplication set up so that multiple real time copies of videotapes can be made upon request provided written permission to copy is provided, from the original producer or holder of the copyright. The cost is usually the cost of the blank tapes.

Foreign Video Conversions

We have access to a off campus duplication service that can convert video’s that are produced overseas but can’t be played on our North American System. We can convert videos from European and Japanese formats to North American standards. Or if you are sending a tape produced here overseas, we can convert it to a foreign standard.

Video-tape Transfers

We have the capability to accept and copy any of the following formats VHS, SVHS , U-MATIC and 8mm. If you are not sure of the format of the tape, bring it to the centre and we will advise you. We will transfer to video-tape when permission to copy is provided from the original producer or holder of the copyright.

Photo and Slide Scanning

We have 2 computers set up to allow you do high quality scanning and picture editing. They are equipped with flatbed and slide scanners. Photoshop is installed to do editing.

Digital Audio editing

Media services can help you with your audio editing project. We have digital recorder and editing software to help you with your presentation.

TRAINING AND CONSULTING SERVICES

We are here to give you every assistance with your Audio Visual needs. Media Production support is available to faculty and staff members regarding instructional media, technical equipment and system design and to students regarding creative use media and equipment. Here are some of the services we can offer you. We are available to give courses on both the aesthetic and practical uses of audio visual materials and equipment. We provide instruction in the use of portable TV equipment to instructors and class groups who are contemplating the use of video-tape in their instructional program. With prior booking we can give you or your students hands-on instruction on the various pieces of audio equipment. Assistance is available in designing media support to you at any time. By utilizing our expertise we may be able to save you many hours of research and frustration in designing a presentation that will make your instruction easier. 

SYSTEM DESIGN

The Media Production Department will advise on any equipment purchase. We have catalogues and practical experience with just about every piece of photographic, television, audio and projection equipment. Please contact the coordinator before purchasing any A/V equipment. Media systems such as custom learning centres or equipment needed for specialized use on campus can be custom designed by the Media Production Coordinator

HOW TO MAKE IT HAPPEN

Video dubbing and transfers require only a request. Form that is are provided for this purpose in the centre. We ask that 24 hour’s notice be given whenever possible. Remote or studio production requires more planning. We can help make the planning easier if you will let us know what you’re doing early in the game. Normally all you require for a remote production is date, time, location and an outline of what’s going to happen. This type of program is usually a simple record of an event. Studio production requires more complex planning, and we would appreciate being involved from the start. True, we can’t produce CBC spectaculars, but you don’t know what we can do until you’ve asked. Please remember that we are here to help you, but we can’t be of any help unless we know what you’re doing.