AV Production Room
Located on the second floor of Mann Library, room 261 (map it) is available for audio and video recording, as well as editing. (Please note that there is also a VHS to DVD conversion deck available in the Stone Computing Center (map it) on the first floor. Basic instructions for transferring footage to DVD are posted next to the unit. A detailed manual is available here.)
Hardware & Software
- Two Mac Pro creation stations with dual monitors (software installed listed on the Mann software table);
- Firewire-equipped audio mixing board;
- Microphones and headsets;
- MiniDV tape deck for transferring footage from tape to digital file format (see SONY GV-HD700 user manual and our transfer quick guide for more info).
- VHS to DVD conversion deck
Loan Policies
- AV room is available for use by Cornell students, staff and faculty with a valid ID.
- Room is not intended for ongoing classes or for study purposes, and is for media production/editing use only.
- Key may be charged out for a maximum 4 hour loan per day at the first floor Circulation Desk (map it). NO RENEWALS.
- Walk-in use is available at the Circulation Desk on a first-come, first-served basis, provided no reservations exist.
- Patrons are responsible for securing the room, and making sure all equipment is in its original configuration and condition when they leave.
Reservations
To reserve the AV Production Room, first check the online calendar for available times. Then submit an email to mann-equipment-l@cornell.edu, including the following information:
- Name of person checking out
- NetID
- Status (Faculty, Staff, Undergrad or Grad Student)
- Date Needed
- Exact Time Period Wanted (Max 4 hours)
- Task Room is being used for
Reservations are held for 15 minutes from the time they begin. After that time the room will be made available to other groups. To ensure access to the room by as many individuals as possible, we generally limit patrons or groups to one reservation at a time.
Support
Very limited support is provided for this room at this time.
Support for unscheduled walk-in video editing projects at other times is limited to help connecting your camera or camcorder to a computer (provided staff are available at that time). The programs we provide for capturing and editing video, and for authoring DVD's, is provided on a "do-it-yourself" basis. Our staff can direct you to relevant tutorials, quick guides and manuals for applications such as iMovie, iDVD, Windows Movie Maker, Final Cut Express, Final Cut Pro, etc. Likewise, we can help get you started transferring non-copyrighted VHS tape to DVD.
If you need more in-depth assistance with your project, you'll need to fill out a consultation request form ahead of time at the Information & Research Help Desk (map it) or submit one online. We'll schedule a time when you can meet with technical staff who can help you with iMovie, iDVD and/or Windows Movie Maker. Programs such as Final Cut Express and Final Cut Pro are provided, without staff support, for advanced users. Mann Library staff do not have expertise in these programs.
We highly encourage faculty and teaching assistants to utilize the STAP program for audio and video project support. We also encourage users to look at instructional opportunities at Cornell, including Mann, CIT and ATC workshops.
Tutorials
Below are tutorials that we very highly recommend to anyone new to using iMovie and/or iDVD. Even a short amount of time invested in watching these will help save your valuable time once you begin working on your project.