Audio & Video
Video Production Studio in ECL
Professional video audio production facilities, resources, and assistance are available to any JMU faculty and staff. CIT Media Services staff handles the technical issues while faculty focus on their instructional content.
- Full featured HD studio with professional lighting
- Professional Audio
- Teleprompter to guide presenter
- Portable equipment that can record video in almost any location.
- Editing equipment and software
- Video capture of computer screens for web and software instruction
- Professional customized graphics
Types of shoots:
- Panel discussions
- Detailed how-to
- Computer and web instruction
- Direct Lecture
- CIT also provides on location video recording.To arrange for a video or audio recording, contact D.Lee Beard at 568-4835 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Narration Room in Carrier Library
This is a sound cushioned room with professional audio equipment for recording narrations to videos, powerpoints, and for creating audio podcasts.
Software includes: Adobe Presenter, Camtasia Studio, ScreenFlow, and MS Office.
As always, staff are available to assist you in using this equipment and software.
To use this room, call 568-7061 or stop by CIT on the ground floor of Carrier Library
CIT Will Transcode Video & Audio Formats for Faculty
The CIT will convert video and audio formats, such as VHS to digital version for the web, for faculty. Call or stop by to learn more about this service. To make a request, please complete the following A/V Transcoding Request Form (104a).
568-4836 East Campus Library 5th floor location OR 568-7061 Carrier Library ground floor location
Video Format Transfer
Convert VHS, MiniDV, HDV, DVCAM, DV, and DVD video formats
from one format to another.
Convert video from one codec format, such as .wmv, to another format such as .mp4.
Convert videos for JMUTube. http://jmutube.cit.jmu.edu/Audio Format Transfer
Convert CDs, audio cassettes, and digital audio files into various formats.
Note that, for legal reasons, if the majority of a work is being copied, it will need to be approved by Media Resources who may need to keep the original content in archive for the duration of the use. If unsure, speak to one of the Media Services staff. To learn more about fair use of copyrighted material in educational settings, check out this downloadable PDF.
A/V Media Edit Rooms Available for Faculty Use
Both locations also come with media suites for editing/creating audio, video and images. Media suites can import video from various formats including: VHS, Hi-8 Digital, MiniDV tape, and DVD.
Software includes:
Final Cut Pro Studio, Adobe Premiere Pro, iMovie 09, Photoshop CS4, Illustrator CS4, InDesign CS4, Soundbooth CS4, MS Office, ScreenFlow, SnapzPro, Camtasia Studio, and more.
These suites at either location can be reserved by contacting CIT Media Services:
Ground Floor of Carrier Library and - 568-7061 AND the 5th Floor of the East Campus Library - 568-4836
Open Hours: Mon-Thur 9a-5p, Fri 9a-4p
Who Can Use the CIT?
CIT Walk-In areas, studios, and edit suites are for faculty/staff/GAs use only. If you have hired an undergraduate student to do some of the work for you in preparation to teach a class, they may also be able to use the CIT walk-in areas if the faculty member completes the request for Student Use Form.
House Calls
Need specialized help on your multimedia project?
Request a personalized meeting at your office or in one of the CIT locations.
Telephone and online support is also available
East Campus Library 5th Floor
Phone: (540) 568-4836
AOL Instant Messenger: CIT W357Carrier Library Ground Floor
Phone: (540) 568-7061
AOL Instant Messenger: CITEAST
Staff Information
D.Lee Beard, Assistant Director of Media Services
Dave Stoops, Media Specialist in ECL
Andrew Gascho, Media Specialist in Carrier
12 part-time Student Media Consultants
