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ABOUT US

Media Services provides an array of services, equipment and technical support to faculty, staff, and departments at UC San Diego, including offering immediate on-call assistance to faculty using classroom technology. Media Services also researches, designs, installs, and maintains numerous instructional technology facilities and systems on campus.


WHAT WE DO

Media Stations and Classroom Support

Media Stations are located in nearly one hundred general use classrooms and are outfitted with an assortment of instructional technology to aid teaching.

Special Event Setup and Equipment Rental

We manage and oversee audiovisual setups for large and small events. We deliver, set up, operate and pick up rentals. Various equipment is available for those with a campus recharge number.

Podcasting and Webcasting

Create podcast or webcast recordings of your special events or lectures to be shared or broadcast over the internet.

Distance Learning, Videoconferencing, & Audio Codec

Hold live real time interactive classes or conferences from different locations connecting across campuses, states, and even countries. Be interviewed by the BBC or NPR, testify before Congress, or connect with distant colleagues, all without leaving San Diego.

Digital Signage

Keep your public informed about important and upcoming events.

Student Response System

Assess student comprehension via a personal clicker/hub device that allows students to respond to questions and instantly transmit results back to the instructor. This service is provided at no cost.

Video Production and Editing

Create videos to promote your department, organization, or research.

Consulting, Design, and Installation

We provide audiovisual and acoustical consulting, design, and installation services.

Equipment Repair and Maintenance

Our technicians can repair broken equipment from microphones to projectors and more.

Media Duplication & Transfer

Copy and transfer your valuable media to DVD, VHS, DVCAM, or mini-DV.

Captioning

We assist the hearing impaired.

Satellite Downlink of Video Programs

Have programs on satellite downlinked and transmitted to your classroom or meeting.