Academic Advancement Center

• Video Editing
  All computers are equipped with Final Cut/Adobe Premiere, a few with After Effects and iMovie for video editing projects as well as other software to assist you in your editing tasks.
• VHS/CD/DVD Ripping
  We have all the hardware and software necessary in order to acquire footage from CDs, DVDs, and VHS.
• PC Workstations
  Although predominantly Mac-based, our lab has PC workstations with equivalent software. If you need to install programs to use for a class, you may do so with permission from the Lab Manager/Assistants
• Mac Workstations
  Large selection of iMac and G5 Mac computers for heavy duty media editing/manipulating or just for general use.
• Available Computers
  There is usually always an available computer workstation in the lab open for your use in a quiet workspace.
• Media Storage
  Our computers are equipped to handle large files as well as may be stored on these computers for future use.
• Scanning
  Flatbed scanners with film scanning capabilities.
• Stay Posted
  Keep up-to-date with lab closings and staff schedules via the listserve or website.
• Equipment Rental
  Forget your headpones? Need to transfer files? We have a wide variety of loanable equipment for lab usage for you to complete your multimedia tasks.
• Class Presentations
  This facility is equipped with a large overhead projector with which media classes can be instructed upon request.
• Oak Storage
  Learn how to utilize your student storage space to transfer files or create personal websites.
• Helpful Lab Assistants
  Each lab assistant has specialized as well as general skillsets/knowledge on most programs in the lab. Feel free to ask for help with any technology related task or schedule a one-on-one tutorial to learn new programs.
• Wacom Tablet
  One of our many loanable items, a rare gem on campus that people are not aware are available.
• More File Storage
  Not certain if someone will delete your files? Check out a 40gig harddrive to store your files on for up to 2 weeks at a time.
• Import Audio from Cassette
  Yes, we can do that too. Especially useful for people who use audio recording cassettes for interviews and need it transfered to a computer friendly format.

Photo Resources
We also have a loanable digital camera for high resolution pictures and card readers that accept multiple card types.

Where students and teachers come to generate their own creative ideas while having along side them the tools and skilled hands-on support from others to compose those ideas into innovative and powerful creations.

“We enable people to do things with technology”