CITL Multimedia Desktop Studio

The CITL Multimedia Desktop Studio is a reservable room, on the third floor of Founders Memorial Library, featuring a high performance desktop computer (Windows) and popular multimedia design and development software, as well as a few configurable options for more complex multimedia projects such as podcasts and audio interviews with staff assistance. Common faculty projects include recording screencasts and software demonstrations, using Adobe Creative Suite tools to create and edit images, animations, and video, and recording or practicing desktop based lectures. The multimedia studio is a great place to practice with new software or get assistance from CITL staff on a multimedia project. If you are working with a CITL staff member on a project, they may suggest a meeting in the Studio to explore a tool or a process together.

CITL Multimedia Studio Project Types and Software

Common Projects

Webcam recording and screen/software demonstration recording using Kaltura or Camtasia
Audio recording and editing using Kaltura, Adobe Audition, or Audacity
Image editing using Adobe Illustrator or Adobe Photoshop
Video editing using Kaltura or Adobe Premiere
Practice with web-based teaching tools with staff assistance (e.g. Blackboard Collaborate, VoiceThread, Kaltura)
Podcast or interview recording

COVID-19 Precautions

While permitted by University policy, the Multimedia Desktop Studio will continue to be available by appointment. To ensure the safety of users and CITL staff, we must adhere to the following requirements:

Only one person may use the Multimedia Desktop Studio at a time
While in the Library, Studio users must remained masked and physically-distanced except for when alone in the studio with the door closed
Each studio user is responsible for disinfecting all surfaces and equipment that must be touched including keyboard, mouse, and desktop. These surfaces should be disinfected before and after use.
If staff are present and providing brief instructions prior to using the desktop studio, they will do so masked and physically distanced. If additional assistance is necessary, staff will offer help from outside of the studio.

How to use the CITL Multimedia Desktop Studio

Once you have reviewed the support information for the Multimedia Desktop Studio and are ready to schedule an appointment, use the Schedule an Appointment button below to request an available 1 hour appointment between 8am-4:30pm, Monday through Friday. Appointments must be requested at least 2 business days in advance.
Prepare a flash drive and/or your cloud storage (e.g., Microsoft OneDrive) with any project files or raw media that you plan to work with in the Studio.

Follow the instructions in your confirmation email to access the Multimedia Desktop Studio.
Use the Studio tools to complete your multimedia design and development project, checking with staff if you need assistance.
When finished, save your finished products or works-in-progress to your flash drive and/or to your cloud storage (e.g., Microsoft OneDrive). The desktop computer is regularly cleaned of project files, so it is important not to rely on the Studio computer for long term storage of your files.

Schedule the Studio

Note: The Multimedia Desktop Studio is currently being moved to its new location in Founders Memorial Library and is currently not available for scheduling. Please contact us at citl@niu.edu if you have immediate Multimedia Desktop needs.

Services

Contact Us

Center for Innovative
Teaching and Learning

Phone: 815-753-0595
Email: citl@niu.edu