Multimedia and Technology Laboratory (MTechLab)

Professional Multimedia and Technology audio/video and web development services are available through Learning and Teaching Multimedia and Technology Laboratory (MTechLab). The MTechLab consists of powerful E-Learning resources creation tools, powerful integration tools and professional interactive design tools.

Using state-of-the art cameras, lighting, and video/audio editing software systems, MtechLab provides broadcast-quality video for delivery on DVD, CD, and over the Internet.

The MTechLab is located on the 2nd floor of the Alexander Jones building (AJB201) at Hope park. We offer 4 work stations with specialised software and hardware for staff and student* video-editing projects.

• Scanner

Generates a digital representation of an image for data input to a computer

 

• Personal Response System (PRS):

Use PRS to take attendance, give quizzes and tests, or for lesson review.Focus more of your time teaching and less time on paperwork and grading. From the smallest classrooms to lecture halls with 2,000 students.

 

• Sony Handycam DCR-SR52 (Hard Disk Drive – 60 GB) 2.7'' LCD

Stylish compact HDD Handycam camcorder featuring a 60GB high capacity hard disk drive for long recording times, 1 Megapixel CCD for great images and a 25x optical zoom.

 

• Canon EOS 400D Digital Camera with 200mm Lens:

10 Megapixel High performance digital SLR Camera

 

• Dazzle Video Creator Platinum (capture from AV based devices):

Produce great looking movies, facilitate transfering your movies or clips from CHS video tape to your PC

 

• Olympus WS-300M Digital Voice Recorder:

The WS-100 represents an innovative solution for those regularly on the move and who value the ease and versatility of having a single device capable of recording their voice files as well as transporting all other types of digital data. Featuring 64MB built in memory there is plenty of room for audio recordings. Its innovative design incorporates a USB connector directly on the body so that they can be plugged into the USB jack of virtually any PC-no extra software, cables or drivers are required.

 

• Kensington Presentation remote control:

The Kensington Wireless Presenter with Laser Pointer lets you remain in control of your presentation. Conveniently portable and easy-to-use, it frees you from distraction and allows you to focus on what matters most - your presentation. 2.4GHz of wireless technology lets you concentrate on your presentation and forget about wires and cords. Bright laser beam is easy to use and track.

 

Software:

Avid express HD pro:

is a Real-world, real-time DV, SD,HD, HDV and film editing for Mac and PC systems, it combines video, audio, film, DVD authoring and encoding tools.

 

Sorenson Squeeze compression suite 4.5:

Is the industry-leading video encoding tool, enabling users to efficiently re-purpose video content for web, CD or DVD applications. Squeeze allows users to output content in all popular formats including: Flash, QuickTime, Windows Media, MPEG-1, MPEG-2 and MPEG-4.

 

Studio 10 Media Suite:

Studio MediaSuite combines the legendary ease of use of Studio Plus' intuitive three-step movie creation process with the power and quality of the Pinnacle Liquid Engine to quickly and reliably capture all of your media from popular consumer electronic devices including the newest top quality HDV cameras and even video phones. Studio MediaSuite provides users with the ultimate control with the addition of a host of connected applications to go beyond video to better enhance, manage, share photos, audio and more for preserving and sharing on DVD and the Web.

 

WinDVD Creator 8.0 Gold:

instant movie creation with Style!
· Single menu access to Capture, Edit, Author and Burn your own DVD/CD
· Take your movie creations portable on Apple iPod or Sony PSP
· Support HDTV program recording, editing and output!
· DVD, VCD, Slideshow DVD/CD, DVD+- Dual Layer Format Support

 

Nero 7 pro:

Simply Create, Rip, Burn, Copy, Share, Backup, Play, and Enjoy
is the next generation of the world’s most trusted integrated digital media and home entertainment software suite. It features new cutting-edge functionality that makes enjoying digital media content simple. This easy-to-use yet powerful multimedia suite, gives you the freedom to create, rip, copy, burn, edit, share, and upload online. Whatever you want – music, video, photo, and data – enjoy and share with family and friends anytime, anywhere.

 

Adobe premier pro CS3:

Capture, edit, and deliver video online, on air, on disc, or on device

 

Adobe Captivate 3:

rapidly author professional eLearning content with advanced interactivity, software and scenario simulations, quizzes, and other engaging experiences — no programming or multimedia skills required. Boost your productivity with templates and collaboration workflows. And deliver content virtually anywhere by publishing to Learning Management Systems and Adobe Acrobat® Connect™ Pro software.

 

Adobe Dreamweaver CS3:

Design, develop, and maintain standards-based websites and applications
Build world-class websites and applications with one of the industry's leading web authoring tools. Adobe® Dreamweaver® software is ideal for web designers, web developers, and visual designers.

 

Adobe Flash CS3/CS4 Professional:

Create and deliver rich interactive content
Adobe® Flash® CS3 or CS4 Professional software is the industry-leading authoring environment for creating engaging interactive experiences. Deliver to audiences across platforms and devices.

 

Adobe Fireworks CS3:

Create and optimize images for the web more quickly and accurately than ever before with an enhanced toolset.