Media services provides the facilities, materials and equipment for the production, distribution and use of multimedia production services that support the mission of the college.
Digital Video Production
MCC’s Digital Video Production Center is designed to support the digital productions needs of the college the classroom, online or in the community. The Center also serves as an academic lab for students majoring in Communications.
The Digital Video Production Center works to provide high-quality multimedia creation, editing and distribution. The studio, control room, editing suite and portable ENG/EFP equipment features the latest in digital video technology. We work with our clients on all aspects of a production from inception through distribution.
Other Media Services
Event Services
MCC’s Media Services provides AV support for events in the SBM Charitable Foundation Auditorium, Fireside Commons, Student Services Center Atrium/Lobby, GPA Community Commons and other public spaces. We can provide setup, operation and breakdown of equipment for events in these spaces.
MCC’s auditorium has a technology cart that provides presenters with access to a video projector, PC, DVD player, screen, document camera, two slide projectors and sound reinforcement equipment. The auditorium is equipped with four video cameras, digital video switcher, and MiniDV and S-VHS cassette decks to videotape events.
The following AV equipment is available for events outside the auditorium:
- LCD projector
- Document camera
- Slide projector
- Sound reinforcement equipment
- Screen
If you need equipment for an event, please complete and submit a space reservation via the event management system. Please call Media Services at x22862 with questions.
Graphic Production and Photographic Services
MCC’s Media Services offers a number a graphics services to the college community. Using a Canon large format printer, we can produce posters and banners on a variety of materials. We can produce paper and vinyl signs. We also have lamination services.
The department has a flatbed scanner with a resolution of up to 4800 X 9600 color dpi and a 48-bit input/output. We can also scan 35mm slides or 35mm filmstrip.
We also provide digital photo services using a Canon 5D Digital SLR Camera and a variety of lens. Using the latest version of Adobe CS photo editing program, we can modify, optimize and organize your digital images.
If you would like us to help you with your graphic or photographic needs, please contact Media Services at x22862.
Duplication and Format Conversion
Media Services provides duplication and format conversion of both video and audio materials. The services and formats are listed below. We ask that you adhere to all copyright laws. If something is copyrighted, we need written permission from the publisher before we can duplicate it.
Media Services can convert and distribute video and audio programming to most digital formats.
Video
- Digital formats – MiniDV, DVD and DVD-R/RW
- Analog formats – S-VHS and VHS
- Worldwide video standards conversion (NTSC, PAL, SECAM)
- Digital video files (QuickTime, Windows Media, MPEG, Flash, Real, etc.)
Audio
- CD-audio, analog cassettes and phonographs
- Digital audio files (aif, mp3, aac, wav, Real, etc.)
Contact Information
If you need media services, please email GenInfoMediaServices@manchestercc.edu or arrange for them via the event management system. Questions can be directed to Brian Lombardo at x22864.