For Undergraduates
- NEW! Multimedia Training & Support
- Equipment Loan - 200 laptops, 75 video cameras, 20 still cameras, 25 digital voice recorders, 10 projectors, 6 calculators, and more
- Equipment & Software Tutorials - over 80 instructional videos on "How-to" use our equipment
- Printing - 36" and 42" posters, 36" lamination, and up to 11x17" portfolios and brochures
- Scanning - up to 12x18" flatbed scanning and 42" feed scanning
- Photography & Videography - portraiture, event/studio capturing and editing
- Studios & Room - presentation room, interview studio, photo/video studio, audio recording studio, scanning, and editing stations
Equipment & Software Tutorials
Tutorial Subjects
Audio
- Anchor Public Announcement System
- Converting AIFF To MP3
- Digitize an Audio Cassette
- Import Audio from Digital Voice Recorder
- Using the Sony Wireless Microphone Kit
Video Cameras
Sony PD150/170
- Set to Progressive Recording Mode
- Adjust the Audio Recording Levels
- Setting the Shutter Speed
- Adjust the Iris
- Setting the White Balance
Canon Elura65
Canon HF200
- Setting the Shutter Speed
- Setting the White Balance
- Manually Set the Focus
- Adjust the Iris
- Set the Audio Recording Levels
- Set Video Recording Quality
- Format the SD Card
Canon M32 HD Cam
- Setting the White Balance
- Manually Setting the Focus
- Adjusting the Exposure
- Adjusting the Iris
- Formatting the Hard Drive
- Restoring to Default Settings
- Setting the Audio Recording Levels
- Setting the Shutter Speed
- Setting the Video Recording Quality
Sony HC90
Sony NX5
- Adjust the Shutter Speed
- Setting the White Balance
- Adjust the Iris
- Set the Audio Recording Levels
- Manually Set the Focus
- Setting the Headphone Sound
- Format the SD Card
- Change the Image Recording Quality
- Change the Recording Format
- Reset to Default Settings
HG10
- Formatting the Hard Drive
- Manually Setting the Focus
- Setting the White Balance
- Reset to Default Settings
- Setting the Video Quality
- Adjust the Iris
- Adjust the Shutter Speed
Still Cameras
iMovie
- Setting Up iMovie
- Importing Video From Internal Mem Camera
- Capture Footage From DVTape
- Editing Audio
- Burning a Project to DVD
- Adding a Voice Over
- Upload a Project to YouTube
- Export a Project
- Add Still Images
- Editing Video
- Adding Sound
Final Cut Pro
- Setting up Final Cut Pro
- Import Video From Internal Memory Camera
- Capture Footage From DVTape
- Recording a Voice Over
- Export a Project
- Adding Still Images to a Project
- Burning a Project to DVD
- Adding Sound
- Trimming Audio And Video
- Add Effects and Transitions
- Change the speed of a clip
Flatbed Scanner
Lighting
Polycom Conferencing
Presentation Rooms
Equipment Loan
Equipment is checked out on a first-come, first-served basis and is only available to currently enrolled students for course- or research-related work.
Equipment can be checked out for up to 48 hours. Once returned, there is a 48 hour wait period before the same type of equipment can be checked out again. There is also a 3 hour checkout option for laptops only that does not include a waiting period upon return.
All late fees ($25 per day/per kit) are automatically charged to student accounts.
Types of Equipment
- Computers
- Projectors
- Still Cameras
- Video Cameras
- Camera Accessories: microphones, tripods, etc.
- Audio Kits
- Calculators
- Teleconference
- Collapsible Dolly
Audio Kits
Equipment is checked out on a first-come, first-served basis and is only available to currently enrolled students for course- or research-related work. See the equipment checkout page for details.
Wireless Microphone System: Sony ECW
- Sony ECW Microphone
- Sony ECW Receiver
- 1/8" -to- 1/8" Audio Cable
- AAA Batteries(2) - included at checkout
Wireless Microphone System: Sony UTX
- Sony UTX Transmitter (30-33 or 62-65 Hz)
- Sony URX Tuner (30-33 or 62-65 Hz)
- Lapel Microphone
- Microphone Clip
- Windsock
- Mic Mount
- 1/8" -to- XLR Audio Cable
- 1/8" -to- 1/8" Audio Cable
- AA Batteries(4) - Included at checkout
Digital Voice Recorder: Olympus DS4000
- Olympus DS4000-Digital Voice Recorder
- Power Adapter
- Power Cable
- USB Dock
- USB Data Cable
- AAA Batteries - included at checkout
Digital Voice & Music Recorder: Olympus DM-10
- Olympus DM-10 Voice & Music Recorder
- USB Data Cable
- USB Dock
- Stereo Condenser Microphone (subject to availability)
- Lapel Microphone (subject to availability)
- AAA Batteries - included at checkout
These units record audio to an SD memory card. The audio must converted by a software editing program to be played back and manipulated.
Additional accessories
Microphones
- Boom Mic: Audio Technica AT897-Condenser Mic
- Table Top: Condenser Omni-Directional Boundary Mic
- Wired: Dynamic Omni-Directional Mic
- USB Recording Mic: Audio Technica AT2020- Condenser Mic
Logitech USB Computer Mic
Audio Transcriber
XLR Cable
1/8" -to- 1/8" Audio Cable
Mic Stand
Headphones
Cassette Recorders
Camera Accessories
| Wireless Microphone System | |
|---|---|
Manual |
-Sony ECW Microphone -Sony ECW Receiver -1/8" -to- 1/8" Audio Cable -*AAA Batteries(2) *Included at checkout
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| Wireless Microphone System | |
|---|---|
Manual |
-Sony UTX Transmitter (30-33 or 62-65 Hz) -Sony URX Tuner (30-33 or 62-65 Hz) -Lapel Microphone -Microphone Clip -Windsock -Mic Mount -1/8" -to- XLR Audio Cable -1/8" -to- 1/8" Audio Cable -*AA Batteries(4) *Included at checkout |
| Tripod | |
|---|---|
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-Libec -Sunpak -SmithVictor |
| Lighting System | |
|---|---|
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-Lowell Pro Light (3) -Light Diffuser Lens (3) -Power Cable (3) -Light Stand (3) |
| Teleprompt | |
|---|---|
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-Pocket ProPrompter Hood -Mounting Bracket -ASUS A626 MyPal Pocket PC -SD Card -Li-ion Battery -Case -Stylus Pen -Mouse |
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| Accessories | |
|---|---|
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-Wide Angle Lens (Video) -Composite A/V Cables -Component Video Cables -USB Data Cable -FireWire Cable -SD Memory Card (various storage) -SD Card Reader w/ USB Extender Cable -Camera Rain Coat |
Additional accessories
Microphones
- Boom Mic: Audio Technica AT897-Condenser Mic
- Table Top: Condenser Omni-Directional Boundary Mic
- Wired: Dynamic Omni-Directional Mic
- USB Recording Mic: Audio Technica AT2020-Condenser Mic
Computers - Dual Boot Laptops
Our 13" Macbook Pro laptops are dual boot systems, so you can run either Mac OS X or Windows 7.
Software Available
Please note that some of the Mac applications require a connection to the Virtual Computing Lab (Umbrella)
OSX |
Windows |
|---|---|
| Adobe Creative Suite CS4 | Office Suite |
| - Illustrator | - Word |
| - InDesign | - Powerpoint |
| - Photoshop | - Excel |
| - Audition | - Outlook |
| - Dreamweaver | Statgraphics Centurion |
| - Distiller | Skype |
| - Fireworks | VPN Access to Campus |
| - Acrobat Pro | |
| - Contribute | |
| - After Effects | |
| - Flash | |
| - Premier Pro | |
| Firefox Web Browser | |
| Cyberduck FTP Client | |
| XChat IRC Client | |
| Microsoft Office Suite | |
| - Excel | |
| - Powerpoint | |
| - Outlook | |
| - Word | |
| Audacity Audio Editor | |
| DSS Player | |
| GarageBand | |
| Dashcode IDE | |
| Titanium Studio Mobile App Developer | |
| Xcode Suite | |
| Final Cut Pro | |
| Autodesk Maya | |
| Autodesk Composite |
Computer Accessories
- Mouse
- Macbook Power Adapter
- Display Output Adapters
- MiniDisplay -to- VGA
- MiniDVI -to- VGA
- DVI -to- VGA
- VGA Cable
- DVI Cable
- USB Cable (various types)
Projectors
Philips ProScreen XGA-LCD Projector
- Philips ProScreen 4750-Impact
- Clicker
- Power Cable
- VGA Cable
- *Additional adapters available
Hitachi CP-X250 XGA-LCD Projector
- Hitachi CP-X250
- Power Cable
- VGA Cable
- *Additional adapters available
Hitachi CP-X445 XGA-LCD Projector
- Hitachi CP-X445
- Power Cable
- VGA Cable
- *Additional adapters available
Still Cameras
Canon EOS Rebel T3 D-SLR
Camera rental includes:
- 18-55mm Lens
- 75-300mm Lens (not available in all kits)
- Li-ion Battery
- Li-ion Battery Charging Unit
- SD Memory Card
- USB Data Cable
This camera shoots RAW / JPEG images and HD video and saves data to an SD memory card.
Canon EOS Rebel XS D-SLR
- Canon EOS Rebel XS
- 18-55mm Lens
- 75-300mm Lens (not available in all kits)
- Li-ion Battery
- Li-ion Battery Charging Unit
- SD Memory Card
- USB Data Cable
This camera shoots RAW and JPEG images and saves them to an SD memory card.
Canon Powershot SD1400 Point & Shoot
- Canon Powershot SD1400
- Li-ion Battery
- Li-ion Battery Charging Unit
- SD Memory Card
- USB Data Cable
This camera shoots RAW / JPEG images and HD video and saves data to an SD memory card.
Video Camera Kits
PD170
- Power Adapter
- Power Cable
- Lens Hood
- Shotgun Mic
- Windsock
This is a tape-driven camera and records video to a DV Tape. The video must be transferred to a computer via FireWire Cable to be viewed and manipulated.
PD150
- Power Adapter
- Power Cable
- Lens Hood
- Shotgun Mic
- Windsock
This is a tape-driven camera and records video to a DV Tape. The video must be transferred to a computer via FireWire Cable to be viewed and manipulated.
Canon HG10 HD Camcorder
- Li-ion Battery
- Li-ion Battery Charging Unit
- Power Adaptor
- Power Cable
- USB Data Cable
This is a hard drive camera and records video to an internal built-in hard drive. The video must be converted by a software editing program to be viewed and manipulated.
Canon M32 HD Camcorder
- Li-ion Battery
- Power Adaptor
- Power Cable
- USB Data Cable
This is a hard drive camera and records video to an internal built-in hard drive. The video must be converted by a software editing program to be viewed and manipulated.
Canon HF200
- Li-ion Battery
- Power Adaptor
- Power Cable
- USB Data Cable
- Shotgun Mic
- Windsock
- Mic Mount
- Mic Holder
- SD Memory Card
This is a hard drive camera and records video to an SDHC memory card. The video must be converted by a software editing program to be viewed and manipulated.
Canon Elura65 DV Cam
- Li-ion Battery
- Power Adaptor
- Power Cable
- FireWire Cable
- USB Data Cable
- SD Memory Card
- Shotgun Mic
- Long Windsock
- Short Windsock
- Lens Cap
This is a tape-driven camera and records video to a DV Tape. The video must be transferred to a computer via FireWire Cable to be viewed and manipulated.
Sony HC90 HandyCam
- Li-ion Battery
- Power Adaptor
- Power Cable
This is a tape-driven camera and records video to a DV Tape. The video must be transferred to a computer via FireWire Cable to be viewed and manipulated.
Sony NX5 Cam (Restricted Access)
- Power Adaptor / Charging Unit
- Power Cable
- Battery Power Cable
- Shotgun Mic
- Windsock
- USB Data Cable
- Lens Hood
This is a hard drive camera and records video to an SDHC memory card. The video must be converted by a software editing program to be viewed and manipulated.
Sony Z1U-HDV (Restricted Access)
- Power Adaptor / Charging Unit
- Power Cable
- Battery Power Cable
- Lens Hood
- Shotgun Mic (subject to availability)
- Windsock (subject to availability)
This is a tape-driven camera and records video to a DV Tape. The video must be transferred to a computer via FireWire Cable to be viewed and manipulated.
Photography & Videography
To schedule an appointment, please call 541-737-3332.
Portrait
An SMS student photographer is available for portraiture service at no charge for official OSU purposes.
A 72 dpi, 2X3" image will be emailed to your ONID account at no cost.
300 dpi, 4X6" or larger images are available for a fee which is charged to student accounts.
Our turnaround time is 48 hours during normal business hours, Monday-Friday 8am to 5pm, excluding holidays. (Example: student submits a job at 3:00pm on Friday, the job would be finished by 3:00pm the following Tuesday.) SMS strives to exceed this turnaround, but it's not guaranteed.
Depending on staff availability, a rush order may be possible for an additional fee of $50. The fee will be charged to your student account.
Photography and Videography
An SMS student photographer or videographer may be available to capture images of on-campus student events. Up to one hour of imaging time is free; additional hours may be available for a fee.
All photo/videography captured by SMS students is owned by SMS and OSU and can be included in our SMS stock inventory for future student use.
Studio Space
SMS has a studio available for students to use. See Studios & Rooms for details.
Pricing
| Individual Portrait Photography | ||||
| 6 pose head/shoulder sitting w/one color background | Free | |||
| 72 dpi 2x3" jpg emailed | Free | |||
| Additional Person | $ 5.00 | each | ||
| Cap/Gown Portrait (6 pose) | $15.00 | |||
| Additional Person | $ 5.00 | each | ||
| Photo Printing – (No passport printing available) | $ 5.00 | per unit | ||
| Units: 1 – 8x10" or 2 – 5x7" | ||||
| 4 – 4x6" or 8 – 2x3" | ||||
| Digital Images: (jpg or tif 4x 6" on cd) | $10.00 | each | ||
| Class Composite Board Design | $25.00 | |||
| Class Composite Board Printing | ||||
| Large (44" width max) | $25.00 | each | ||
| 8x10" or 8.5x11" | $ 5.00 | each | ||
| 8.5x14" or 11x17" | $ 7.00 | each | ||
| Retouching (subject to staff availability) | $20.00 | per hour | ||
| (background options: white, black, brown or blue model) | ||||
| Student Studio/Event Photography | $20.00 | per hour | ||
| – one student photographer; on-campus events only | ||||
| Two hours (one capturing and one production) | Free | |||
| Additional photographer and/or hour* | $20.00 | per hour | ||
| *every hour of time in capturing has an equal hour of time in production | ||||
Printing
Our turnaround time is 48 hours during normal business hours, Monday-Friday 8am to 5pm, excluding holidays. SMS strives to exceed this turnaround, but not guaranteed. (Example: student submits a job at 3:00pm on Friday, the job would be finished by 3:00pm the following Tuesday.)
Depending on staff availability, a rush order may be possible for an additional fee of $50. The fee will be charged to your student account.
All OSU logos must meet Brand Identity Guidelines. SMS will replace logos based on these guidelines.
Pricing for Undergraduate Students (PDF)
Types of Print Orders
Brochure Printing
The first five standard paper copies are free of charge per assignment, double-sided, no folding. Please email SMS Production for any help with formatting your files or give us a call at 541-737-7964. Additional copies can be ordered for a fee.
For group projects (maximum 10 students, 5 pages per student for a total of 50 total pages per project), be sure to provide an OSU ID number for each student.
Paper sizes are 8.5x11" (8x10.5" printable area) or 11x17" (10.5x16.5" printable area).
Brochures created in Microsoft PowerPoint/Publisher or Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator/InDesign must be submitted in their native format.
Brochures created using any other authoring tool should be delivered as a PDF, TIF, or JPG.
Brochure source files less than 5 MB in size can be emailed to student.multimedia@oregonstate.edu or dropped off at the SMS desk. Be sure you include your name, OSU ID number, phone number, desired finished size, number of copies, and anticipated pick-up time.
Due to storage limitations, SMS cannot keep copies of electronic production files once a job is completed and cannot hold printed materials over 30 days. Customers are responsible for keeping copies of their production files and for picking up their orders within the 30 days of completion.
Pricing
Brochure Printing – 5 pages free per assignment; double-sided, no folding, no full bleed.
| Additional Copies | 8.5" x 11" (8" x 10.5" printable area) |
11" x 17" (10.5" x 16.5" printable area) |
|---|---|---|
| B/W | $0.15 per page | $0.25 per page |
| Color | $0.50 per page | $0.85 per page |
Poster Printing and Lamination
We will print one 36 inch wide paper poster per assignment or conference free of charge. We can also print 42 inch wide posters for a fee.
Mounting and additional prints can be ordered for a fee. Lamination is available for a $10 fee at a maximum width of 36 inches.
Files delivered in Microsoft PowerPoint/Publisher or Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator/InDesign must be submitted in their native format.
Posters created using any other authoring tool should be delivered as a PDF, TIF, or JPG.
Poster source files less than 5 MB in size can be emailed to student.multimedia@oregonstate.edu or dropped off at the SMS desk. Be sure you include your name, OSU ID number, phone number, OSU course number, instructor's name, desired poster size, optional lamination ($10 fee), and anticipated pick-up time.
Due to storage limitations, SMS cannot keep copies of electronic production files once a job is completed and cannot hold printed materials over 30 days. Customers are responsible for keeping copies of their production files and for picking up their orders within the 30 days of completion.
Other Material Available:
Photo Luster paper, Enhanced Matte paper, Photo Glossy paper, Glossy Laminate
Poster Printing - Additional Prices:
| Standard Ink | 36" Width | 42" Width |
| Standard Paper | $1.50/ft | $3.50/ft |
| Archival Ink | ||
| Standard Paper | $2.00/ft | $4.50/ft |
| Luster or Glossy Photo | $3.50/ft | $5.00/ft |
| Enhanced Matte | $4.00/ft | $6.50/ft |
Lamination
$10.00 per poster (up to 36" poster only)
Mounting
Note: client-provided material reduces the fee by 50%.
| Foam-Core | White | Black |
| Up to 32"x40" | $12.00 | $15.00 |
| Up to 36"x48" | $31.00 | N/A |
| Up to 42"x84" | $52.00 | N/A |
| Tri-Fold Mounting » Template for PowerPoint 2007, 2010 or 2011 (Mac or Windows) » Template for older versions of PowerPoint » PDF reference for other file types (Illustrator, InDesign, etc) is coming soon |
$15.00 | $15.00 |
Scanning
Flatbed and transparency scanning is available for sizes up to 12x17". Five scans per assignment are available at no cost.
Feed scanning (up to 42" one side, no greater than ¼" thick) that contains multiple layers must have all edges taped down securely.
Turnaround time is 48 hours during normal business hours, Monday-Friday 8am to 5pm, excluding holidays. (Example: student submits a job at 3:00pm on Friday, the job would be finished by 3:00pm the following Tuesday.) SMS strives to exceed this turnaround time but it is not guaranteed.
If printing is needed in addition to scanning, allow an additional 48 hours.
Depending on staff availability, a rush order may be possible for an additional fee of $50. The fee will be charged to your student account.
Pricing for Additional Scanning
Slides/Neg/Flat under 12”x18” $1.00 each
Flat Art up to 42” width $4.00 each
Note: A scanner is available for use at no cost for sizes up to 12x18" at the SMS desk on the second floor of the Valley Library.
Studios & Room
SMS has a presentation room, a photo/video studio, an interview studio, an audio recording studio, and 4 multimedia workstations available for checkout for course- or research-related work.
To request any of these rooms, click on a link below or stop by the SMS desk on the second floor of the Valley Library. Bring your student ID and have a preferred date and time in mind. If you have questions, please call us at 541-737-3332 or e-mail us at student.multimedia@oregonstate.edu.
Studios and Room
On the Day of Your Reservation
- Bring your student ID.
- Come to the SMS desk to get keys.
- Remember to clean up after yourself and your attendees.
- When you're done, return the keys to the SMS desk.
Audio Recording Studio
The audio recording studio is located on the fourth floor of the Valley Library (4062) and is available Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm (for other hours, depending on availablity, call 541-737-3332).
Includes:
- Microphone
- Table/chair
Recording devices with an 1/8" audio input are available through SMS.
There is no charge to use this room for course related work.
Request The Audio Recording Studio Online
Interview Studio
The interview studio is located on the fourth floor of the Valley Library (4062) and is available Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm. For other hours, depending on availablity, call 541-737-3332.
Includes:
- digital video camera
- lights
- two mics
- table/chairs
Recording media (tapes, etc.) are not supplied.
There is no charge to use this room for course-related work.
Request the Interview Studio Online
Photo & Video Studio
The photo/video studio is located on the fourth floor of the Valley Library (4062) and is available Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm. For other hours, depending on availablity, call 541-737-3332.
The studio includes:
- lighting
- portrait backdrops (white/black/blue/gray cloudy/key chrome green)
- green screen wall
- tripod
- table/stool/chair
- changing space
Cameras are not supplied.
There is no charge to use this room for course related work.
Request the Photo & Video Studio Online
Presentation Room 1420
Room 1420 is located on the first floor of the Valley Library. This room can accommodate up to 15 participants and is typically used for presentations and thesis defenses.
Includes:
- projector and screen
- iMac equipped with dual boot (Windows or OSX)
- personal laptop hookups
- slide navigator
- speaker phones
- white board
- video conferencing equipment including Skype and Tandburg
Presenters are welcome to bring food and drinks (cookies and punch are typical), but need to clean up after their attendees before leaving.
The room can be reserved for 4 hours at a time, which includes any set up and clean up time you might need.
There is no charge to use this room.
Request Room Reservation
Room Request Form
Thank you for your interest in Student Multimedia Services Room Reservation. To take advantage of our on-line system, please submit the following information (we do not share our email list and we promise not to clog your inbox).