Video Archive Lab

Funding for this Project

Using the Lab

The Video Archive Lab is located at 88 Wentworth in Room 102 B.

Members of the Sociology/Anthropology Department are encouraged to use the Video Lab Exchange Calendar to schedule time in the Video Lab. If you are having difficulty or require scheduling assistance please contact the Sociology/Anthropology office during normal office hours. The office is located at 19 St. Phillips Street and the phone number is 843-953-5738.

For assistance or questions about the lab please contact:

• Dr. Moore Quinn
  Lab Coordinator
  Email: quinne@cofc.edu
  Phone: 843-953-7306
  
  
• Dr. Maureen Hays
  Department Chair
  Email: haysm@cofc.edu
  Phone: 843-953-5738
  
  

Training & Support

• Computer Failures
  Should there be a problem with the computer hardware in the Soc/Anth video lab please do the following:
1. Contact the Helpdesk at 953-3375 and request to have a work order generated to have the equipment evaluated. Please make sure you request the work order number over the phone. We will need this to follow up on problems.
2. Make the Helpdesk Operator aware that there is an image available for the Video Lab. Currently there are 3 backup images available for Helpdesk to use. Copies are on:
   • The Helpdesk Mac Server (Trumbo) labeled as "Soc/Anth Video Lab Image
   • The Wide Spread Panic Drive (Contact Jolanda at 953-5569)
   • The Addlestone Library XServe (Contact Tracy Bates at 953-6503)
3. Contact Jolanda or Tracy with the work order number generated by Helpdesk.
4. INFORMATION FOR THE HELPDESK TECHNICIAN
   Print Restoring the System Image for the Helpdesk Technician (Please tape a copy of this procedure to the computer - The Technician needs to be aware that there is an image available for the machine)
• Other Equipment Failures, Network and Printer Problems
  
  1. Contact the Helpdesk at 953-3375 and request to have a work order generated to have the equipment evaluated. Please make sure you request the work order number over the phone. We will need this to follow up on problems.
  2. Contact Jolanda with the work order number generated by Helpdesk.
• Equipment Manuals, Serial Numbers, & Current Software Versions
  
  1. All Equipment manuals have been scanned and are available to download on the Equipment section of this website
  2. All Equipment serial numbers are available on the Equipment section of this website
  3. A list of current software versions installed on the computer is a available on the Software section of this website
• Tutorials
  
  1. Please see the Tutorials section of this website for lab specific tutorials. Hardcopy tutorials are also available in the lab.
• Training and One-On-One Assistance
  
  1. If you would like one-on-one assistance please contact Jolanda P. van Arnhem (Joey) to schedule an appointment.
     
     Email: vanarnhemj@cofc.edu
     Phone: 843-953-7657
     
• Video Lab Calendar
  If you are unable to view, create, or edit appointments on the Video Lab Calendar please contact Jolanda P. van Arnhem (Joey).
  
  Email: vanarnhemj@cofc.edu
  Phone: 843-953-7657
  

What Can You Do?

• Video Editing...
• VHS to Digital...
• DVD to Digital...
• Copy VHS Tapes...
• Podcasting...
• Batch scan to Adobe Acrobat...
• Scan and Edit slides, negatives and photos...

The lab is fully equipped for digital video editing using a Mac G5, media converter, vcr/dvd combo player, digital camcorder and iMovie HD software. Faculty can scan slides, negatives, photos, and documents using the HP batch scanner. In addition to this equipment, there is also a stand-alone VHS duplicating station and a digital video camera available for checkout.

Visit the Projects area of this site for for creative and inspiring ideas on how to use the lab and to see what others are doing!

 

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