FAQ
Media Services
What video formats do you work with?
DVCAM, MINI-DV, VHS, S-VHS, and ¾” SP.
What is Interactive Video Conferencing (IVC)?
What is meant by “Teleconference”?
Where can I go to get some help with design ideas or
marketing strategies?
How do I get an announcement on the SPCTV channel
Readerboard?
Where can I purchase a 3-panel Velcro tabletop display board?
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What video formats do you work with?
DVCAM, MINI-DV, VHS, S-VHS, and ¾” SP.
Answer:
Can I edit my own video?
There is an edit bay available for VHS format.
What if my camcorder is Hi 8 or Digital 8mm or some other format?
You will need to bring in your camcorder and transfer to a compatible format.
Is there equipment I can check out?
There is currently equipment for student and faculty use that
can be checked out in Sam Glenn, Room B110. We currently
have equipment available for SPCTV Channel #13 programming
productions and editing.
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What is Interactive Video Conferencing (IVC)?
Answer:
IVC is technology which allows for
full visual and verbal two-way interaction between multiple
sites at a distance, using a combination of phone lines and the
internet.
Who can us IVC?
IVC is available to anyone in the public. As an Educational
Institute, LCSC gives priority to Higher Educational classes but
with available rooms, State agencies, non-profit organizations,
and businesses can schedule through the IVC Operations
Specialist.
What does it cost?
Cost varies on several factors such as, length of conference,
businesses or organization, and room availability. For a list of
prices please refer to the “Cost” page of the IVC web site
(http://www.lcsc.edu/ivc).
Can I do IVC over my PC?
There are some systems that you can do IVC right over your
personal computer using your IP address. There is a warning
though. Remember, the internet is the “Information Highway” with
lots of traffic. It is great to use for individual meetings or
chats but packets of information do get lost in the shuffle or
traffic and is isolated on your PC and not very convenient for
larger meetings.
IVC over ISDN lines (phone lines) is “Dedicated” specifically
for IVC so there is no loss of sound or picture. With our
standard rate there is a slight jarring of motion but clear
pictures, which is ideal for classes and meetings of 3 or more.
Attendance can be as many as the room can hold. It is also
secure with no outside lines connecting unless you want them to.
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What is meant by “Teleconference”?
Answer:
It sometimes becomes confusing when an
event is advertised as a “Teleconference”. Most “Teleconference
Events” refer to Satellite downlinks, which is only a one-way
media system. The participants just watch the TV screen and have
no interaction with the presenter.
IVC is complete interaction. Questions and comments are exchanged live and displays can be
shown and shared by all sites simultaneously. The word “Teleconference” can be
used in both scenarios but is generally referred to for Satellite events.
Teleconference also refers to the use of conference phones
between distant sites.
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Where can I go to get some help with design ideas or
marketing strategies?
Answer:
IT Media Services’ Presentation Media
provides free consultation on all design or marketing projects.
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How do I get an announcement on the SPCTV channel
Readerboard?
Answer:
IT Media Services manages the SPCTV channel for the City of Lewiston. Doris Miles manages the
Readerboard portion of the channel. Channel 13 provides a free
medium to the local community for promoting and advertising a
variety of announcements such as, upcoming events, special
occasions, etc.
To get announcement on the SPCTV Readerboard, please contact:
Media Services by phone: 792-2644, by fax: 792-2175, by email:
jpaynter@lcsc.edu
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or drop your announcement by in the Library Building room 161.
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Where can I purchase a 3-panel Velcro tabletop display board?
Answer:
The most affordable place to purchase a
tabletop display board is through:
Siegel Display Products
1-800-626-0322
The most popular size (the size most on campus buy) is:
EZ 25 Marketer
(3) 24” x 36” panels
(1) 24” x 12” header
w/case (includes shoulder strap)
Colors: Silver, Blue and Red
Cost: Under $300.00
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