Digital Media Services

FCTL Digital Media Services

FCTL’s Digital Media Services provides expert assistance and comprehensive support for faculty, staff, and departments in all aspects of digital media. Our services include video capture, audio processing, file conversion, media production, and editing, as well as the digitization and conversion of course materials into accessible formats. We also offer guidance on best practices for integrating media into instruction and ensure that all projects meet quality and accessibility standards, enhancing teaching, learning, and university initiatives.

Media Services leverages cutting-edge AI tools to enhance efficiency, creativity, and accessibility in media production and editing. AI-powered applications streamline processes such as video transcription, automated captioning, and language translation, ensuring faster and more accurate accessibility compliance. Advanced tools for image and audio enhancement allow for restoration and editing at an unprecedented level of detail. By integrating AI, Media Services continues to innovate and provide high-quality, future-ready solutions.

A Resource for Accessible Media

Media Services ensures all digital media complies with accessibility standards, serving as a campus-wide resource for video transcription and subtitling. In collaboration with the Disability and Accessibility Resource Center, we assist faculty in creating compliant captions and transcripts for course videos, fully supporting students with accessibility needs.

Media Conversion and Restoration

We'll convert your "old" media to the most up-to-date digital format. Media of all types and formats can be captured, converted, restored.

Video

• VHS, DV, Hi8, 3/4-inch U-matic
• Bluray, DVD, LaserDisc

Audio

• LP Records, Cassette Tapes, Reel-To-ReeI, CD

Obsolete Data Formats

• 3 1/2” Floppy, Zip Disc

Obsolete Computer-based Formats

• Flash, Shockwave, etc.

Media Production

Media Services provides comprehensive media production support, including video and audio recording, editing, restoration, and the addition of subtitles and captioning. We assist with online and streaming needs, such as capturing any online video, hosting content on our YouTube channel, and uploading materials to Canvas. Additionally, we create photo and media shows and produce presentations for special events, ensuring high-quality results for a variety of projects.

Video and Audio

• Recording
• Editing
• Restoration
• Subtitles and Captioning

Online and Streaming

• Capture of any online video
• YouTube hosting on our channel
• Canvas uploading

Presentations

• Photo and media shows
• Presentations for special events

We provide PDF form and document assistance, including form troubleshooting and accessibility checks.

Image Editing and Digital Scanning Services

Our services include expert image editing and restoration, with a focus on historical or archival items and high-resolution enlargements. We also offer specialized digital scanning and editing for images and documents, including high-resolution scans of large documents, oversized items, photographic slides, film negatives, medical films, and bulk photograph collections. These services ensure the preservation and enhancement of valuable materials in a variety of formats.

Image Editing

• Photo Editing and Restoration, including Historical or Archival Items
• High Resolution Enlargements

Digital Scanning

• Specialized scanning and editing of images and documents
• High Resolution Scanning
• Large documents and oversized items
• Photographic Slides
• Film Negatives
• Medical Film
• Bulk Photograph Scanning

Your Media Solutions Provider

FCTL Digital Media Services is your go-to resource for expert support in all aspects of digital media. From production and accessibility compliance to media restoration and conversion, we are committed to enhancing teaching, learning, and campus-wide initiatives with high-quality, innovative solutions. Whether you need help with video and audio production, media accessibility, image editing, or digital scanning, we are here to assist. Contact us today to learn more about our services or to discuss how we can support your media needs!

Contact

Jeff Gabalis

Digital Media Specialist
FLITE 460B

[email protected]
(231) 591-2743