The Digital Media Commons, a service of the University of Michigan Library, provides faculty, staff, and students access to a state-of-the-art multimedia facility with visualization and virtual reality technologies. Located in the heart of North Campus’s Duderstadt Center, the Digital Media Commons consists of several professionally staffed labs and serves as a development center for new collaboration technologies.

All resources at the Digital Media Commons are available free-of-charge to University students, faculty, and staff, with the exception of poster printing and rapid prototyping, both of which are provided at cost.

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2 GroundWorks3 Design Lab 13 UM3D Lab4 Studios5 Gallery

6 Orientations6 Workshops7 Hours & Contacts8 Making Reservations

The Digital Media CommonsWho are we?

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The GroundWorks Media Lab is a collaborative facility that supports the production, conversion, and editing of digital and analog media [see fig. 1]. Equipped with both Mac and Windows machines, the lab features DVD recorders, CD/DVD duplicators, video dubbing equipment, and hardware & software for video and audio creation and editing. Additionally, the entire library of Lynda.com software tutorials are available for use on lab computers.

GroundWorks services include the Recording Booth and the Poster Shop. The Recording Booth is a self-contained digital audio and video recording booth available for recording your voice or a single instrument [see fig. 2]. The Poster Shop offers high-quality printing of large-format color posters, with an emphasis on conference or academic poster printing.

The Multimedia Rooms are three high powered editing rooms available whenever the Duderstadt Center is open [see fig. 3].

Beyond providing a quiet working environment, the rooms have a number of extra features including Mac Pros with substantial RAM and processing power, high fidelity audio monitors, three displays, Blu-Ray burners, and keyboards labeled with Final Cut Pro shortcuts. You can even make a reservation when you need to render your video project, then lock the door behind you, eliminating the need to babysit the computer during the least-fun part of editing. Room reservability guarantees their availability, even when GroundWorks may be busy.

The Advanced Podcasting Room is an all-in-one solution for recording video podcasts [see fig. 4]. A teleprompter, HD video camera, touch screen, and drawing tablet (for annotation) will aid you in creating a professional looking podcast, ready for upload as soon as you stop recording. Training and tours of the Advanced Podcasting Room are available by appointment and take about 30 minutes. Contact DC-scheduling@umich.edu to arrange a visit.

GroundWorks

fig. 1 GroundWorks Media Lab

fig. 2 Recording Booth

fig. 3 Multimedia Rooms

fig. 4 Advanced Podcasing Room

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Digital Media Commons

Design Lab 1

Design Lab 1 is a home for collaboration and project development among students and faculty in design and performance disciplines at the University of Michigan [see fig. 4]. Staffed with advanced student consultants from diverse fields and experts from the Digital Media Commons, Design Lab 1 provides programmatic support for exploration and practical interaction across disciplines. With resources such as a large projection screen, electronics workbench, and a chroma screen, it is a favored location for class meetings and a gathering place for student organizations and projects [see fig. 5]. Design Lab 1 is also the home base for the Digital Media Commons’ grant-giving program, GROCS (Grants, Research Opportunities, and Collaborative Spaces).

fig. 4 Design Lab 1 Collaboration

fig. 5 Design Lab 1 Chroma Screen

UM3D Lab

As an interdisciplinary service facility, the UM3D Lab provides the entire University of Michigan community access to high-end technologies and professional expertise in the general areas of 3D simulation, digital fabrication, education, visualization, motion capture, modeling, animation, and application development [see figs. 6 & 7].

The UM3D Lab strives to capture and encourage the creative spirit by providing the tools, expertise, and collaborative opportunities needed to support cutting edge research, academic initiatives, and innovative uses of technology in an open and inviting environment.

fig. 6 UM3D Lab’s MIDEN

fig. 7 UM3D Lab Laser Scanning

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Digital Media Commons

Audio Studios

The Electronic Music Studios consist of two state-of-the-art audio research laboratories that function as composition, recording, and mixing studios.

Electronic Music Studio A is a flexible room equipped with a 16-channel API 1608 console, an array of outbard gear and software plugins, multiple displays, and a 5.1 surround sound monitoring setup, rendering it a perfect fit for electronic music composition, audio engineering, and video scoring [see fig. 8].

Electronic Music Studio B is a one-of-a-kind resource, boasting the world’s first analog, 7.1/8.0 surround console. Built upon a 32 channel API Vision console, this room is perfect for composition, audio editing, mixing, and mastering and contains an impressive set of onboard and outboard gear, software plugins, and multiple speakers [see fig. 9].

The Audio Studio is a world class audio laboratory and recording facility with resources intended to encourage experimentation, research, and development of skills and techniques in audio production [see fig. 10].

The space is equipped with an API Vision console and set up for full 5.1 surround sound mixing and listening. It includes 48 channels, 96 faders, 40 microphone pre-amps, 36 parametric EQ’s, 12 graphic EQ’s, and 24 compressors. In addition to these board features, the room is equipped with a large selection of microphones and outboard gear including compressors, equalizers and reverberation units. The Audio Studio consists of five rooms: the control room, main tracking room, two isolation booths, and an amp room [see fig. 11].

fig. 8 Electronic Music Studio A

fig. 9 Electronic Music Studio B

fig. 10 Audio Studio Control Room

fig. 11 Audio Studio Tracking Room

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Video Studio

Gallery

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The Video Studio is a cutting edge, HD video production studio capable of producing multi-camera shoots of live and staged performances, industry standard green screen capture, experimental media events, and much more [see figs. 12 & 13].

Each week presents something new, with projects that explore new media tools or strategies, redefine roles for technology in the arts, and develop innovative approaches to multidisciplinary integration as they pertain to art, music, dance, or film/video. Users work alongside nurturing, seasoned professionals in a safe and open learning environment.

The Gallery is an exhibition space with the purpose of exhibiting the widest range of creative talents from within the University. The exhibits can be either two- or three-dimensional, from art to engineering products, or computer-based interactive displays [see fig. 14].

The Gallery is open only for specific shows and exhibition visiting hours generally are Monday - Friday from 12 Noon until 6:00 p.m. For information regarding upcoming exhibits, visit:

http://www.dc.umich.edu

fig. 12 Video Studio

fig. 13 Video Studio

fig. 14 Gallery

The Digital Media CommonsWant to learn more?

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Orientations

Workshops

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The Digital Media Commons Orientation is conducted Monday through Friday at 10:00 am and 2:00 pm by the GroundWorks consultant on duty. You don’t need to make an appointment – just come in at one of those times, and we’ll get you started!

Approximately 30 minutes in length, the orientation will introduce you to what’s available at the Digital Media Commons and provide basic training for the Recording Booth and Multimedia Rooms. During this time, you will have the opportunity to create a user account for reservations and key check-out, become acquainted with the hardware/software configurations, review policies and procedures, and meet our talented consultant staff.

We encourage groups of 8 or more to notify us in advance at groundworks@umich.edu so we can better accommodate the needs of classes, research projects, and other groups seeking information about the Digital Media Commons’ resources.

The Digital Media Commons provides a number of workshops for users wishing to access and learn more about our advanced facilities and software. These workshops are hands-on in approach and cover a range of topics and spaces. For more information, including dates, times, and registration directions, please visit:

http://www.dc.umich.edu/training.htm

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Consultants

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All of the Digital Media Commons’ walk-in facilities, which include GroundWorks, Design Lab 1, and the UM3D Lab, are staffed by highly talented and knowledgeable student consultants from a variety of disciplines and backgrounds. Whether you’re trying to figure out how save a Word document, seeking advice regarding Kinect programming, there is likely a student consultant who can help you.

In addition to our bright student staff, the Digital Media Commons employs full time, professional staff, each of whom specialize in their own areas of expertise and are capable of bringing decades of experience to any project.

Hours

GroundWorks(staffed hours)

Open 24/7 (except holidays)

Mon - Thu 9 am - 9 pm

Fri 9 am - 6 pm

Sun 12 pm - 9 pm

Orientations Mon - Fri 10 am & 2 pm

Postershop Mon - Fri 9 am - 4 pm

Design Lab 1Mon - Thu 12 pm - 9 pm

Fri 12 pm - 5 pm

UM3D Lab Mon - Fri 9 am - 6 pm

Contact UsGroundWorks groundworks@umich.edu 734-647-5739

Design Lab 1 designlab1@umich.edu 734-647-0682

UM3D Lab um3d@umich.edu 734-615-9699

Audio Studio Staff dmcaudiohelp@umich.edu

Scheduling dc-scheduling@umich.edu 734-763-3226

2nd Floor Circulation Desk aael.circ@umich.edu 734-647-5747

1st Floor Information Desk 734-936-3197

The Digital Media CommonsMaking reservations. Digital Media Commons

1. Open a browser and navigate to:

https://lec-ncems.adsroot.itcs.umich.edu/DUDERSTADT/

2. Select Create An Account from the My Account pull-down menu [see fig. 1].

4. Once you’ve read through the User Agreement, sign the attached handout and return it to your orientation guide.

3. Fill out the online form and click Save [see fig. 2].

Be sure to use your University email account and full name when creating an online account.

EMS (Event Management Systems) is an online scheduling system for reserving select resources at the Digital Media Commons.

fig. 1 Create an account.

fig. 2 Save your information.

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Your account will be activated within 24 hours.

The Digital Media CommonsUser Agreement

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• Users are not permitted to hire out their services while using the Digital Media Commons facilities.

• Users, with the exception of faculty, are not permitted to allow others (this includes artists, producers, engineers and any other collaborators) to make use of these facilities to publish, sell or otherwise commercially release any works completed, developed, or worked upon in the media facilities.

• Digital Media Commons staff reserve the right to know the purpose and what is happening in all Digital Media Commons media facilities at any time.

• The User is responsible for proper treatment of the facilities and the equipment; users and their guests will maintain a proper demeanor in the facilities. Damage caused by users will result in fines charged to their account.

• Authorized users must always accompany unauthorized users in the Digital Media Commons keyed resources (Multimedia Rooms, Recording Booth, Advanced Podcasting Room, Audio Studio, Electronic Music Studios).

• No food, drink or open flames allowed.

• Users will not cover windows or obstruct the view into the Digital Media Commons keyed facilities.

• Users are not permitted to move, repair, reconfigure, or reconstruct the cabling or internal connections of any in-house equipment. Contact Digital Media Commons staff for necessary repairs of hardware or software via groundworks@umich.edu.

• Return any movable equipment to its proper location and return equipment settings back to their defaults before leaving the facility.

• The User is responsible for saving, backing up or recording to tape all media and content created during their session. All files left on Digital Media Commons computers are unprotected and will be deleted.

• U-M Copyright policy will be followed at all times:

www.copyright.umich.edu/official-policy.html

User Conduct and Facility Use

Facility & Equipment

• Users will make reservations for Digital Media Commons keyed facilities via the online Virtual Event Management System (VEMS):

https://lec-ncems.adsroot.itcs.umich.edu/DUDERSTADT/

• Priority is given to academic work and credit course lab sessions when reservation conflicts arise.

• Reservation durations for specific Digital Media Commons keyed facilities will be posted within VEMS webpage upon log in. Disregard for reservation durations will result in the modification or deletion of the reservation by Digital Media Commons Staff.

• Digital Media Commons keyed facilities are available during the Duderstadt Center’s operating hours, typically 24/7.

• Keys are held for all facilities at the Information Desk, located in the atrium of the Duderstadt Center (734-936-3197).

• Only the User of a reservation (as stated in the 1st Contact Field) may pick up and sign for a key. This Users Photo ID must be exchanged for the key at that time. Keys may only be held by the User that signed for the key.

• Under no circumstances should the key to any Digital Media Commons facility be removed from the Duderstadt Center. For example, if leaving for lunch or for an errand, drop the key off at the desk and pick it upon returning.

• The User who checked out the key must return the key in person to pick up their ID.

• Users must pick up Digital Media Commons room keys within a half hour of their reservation start time or the reservation will be canceled. Contact the Duderstadt Center Info Desk to cancel or modify the start time of a reservation. Repeated “no shows” will result in loss of Digital Media Commons keyed room access.

• Reservations can be cancelled before they start using the Digital Media Commons VEMS webpage or by calling the Info Desk at (734-936-3197).

• Multimedia Room and Recording Booth reservations must not exceed 6 hours and 4 hours per session, respectively. Facilities are limited to no more than 2 reservations at a time, and reservations cannot be contiguous. After your reservation is complete, you may extend it by 2 hour intervals at a time.

• Audio Studio and Electronic Music Studio reservations must not exceed 6 hours per session. Each room may be reserved no more than 15 hours per week.

Reservation and Key Policy

The Digital Media CommonsUser Agreement

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• Disregard for, or the breaking of, any part of the User Agreement will result in the loss of access to the Digital Media Commons keyed facilities.

• This document is an agreement between the undersigned user and the Digital Media Commons staff to adhere to the principles and policies outlined within it. By signing this agreement, the user accepts responsibilities as indicated, including adhering to the judicial rulings of the Digital Media Commons staff in the case of breach of this agreement by the user.

• This agreement will expire August 31, 2013. Email, with a copy of the upcoming year’s User Agreement will be sent to all current users to renew their User Agreement and EMS Reservation Accounts. If a user fails to sign a new agreement they will be deactivated from the online reservation system and will have to contact Digital Media Commons staff or attend an Orientation to renew.

• Digital Media Commons staff reserve the right to update or change this document at any time. Updates or changes will be posted at www.dmc.dc.umich.edu.

• Users are not required to sign a new agreement for such updates or changes, and their standing agreement will be considered valid until the normal expiration of the agreement.

• The undersigned user has the right to terminate this contract at any time for any reason. Termination can be declared by notifying the Digital Media Commons staff.

• Upon termination of the agreement, the user forfeits use of Digital Media Commons keyed facilities until a new agreement is signed.

• Termination of an agreement by the user does not necessarily hinder the ability of the user to sign a new agreement. However, if 60 days have passed since termination, the user may be required to complete a refresher course before becoming eligible to use the facilities.

• The Digital Media Commons is not responsible for any personal injury, property damage, property loss (including data), equipment failure, or other similar mishaps occurring during a session due to user error, equipment malfunction, facilities malfunction, or natural disturbance.

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