A place for teaching and learning about multimedia technology
The Technology Resource Center is a hands-on digital media facility for students and faculty. Specialized equipment and software are available, along with friendly, knowledgeable technical support and consultation. Our goal is to provide WKU students and faculty the resources to create outstanding digital multimedia projects to support teaching, learning, and academic class work.
Appointments are encouraged. Call Josh Marble, Technology Consultant at 270.745.3755 to schedule your visit. We are also open for unscheduled walk-in users, but you will not be guaranteed a seat nor the exact training you might require based on the availability of staff. Bring a plan for your project, a valid WKU ID, and media to save your work. Our hours of operation are Monday through Friday 8am til 4:30pm.
Equipment Rental at the TRC
Faculty, staff and students can choose from a wide range of equipment available at no charge for short term rental from the TRC. Walk-ins are welcome, however reservations are highly recommended to ensure you get what you need when you need it. Our online reservation system can be accessed here.
What can I do in the TRC?
The Technology Resource Center is a place for teaching and learning about multimedia technology. We are open for academic and instructional projects of all types. Faculty members can bring class groups (by appointment) to learn to use multimedia equipment and software for instructional assignments in video, audio, or digital graphics. Students can take advantage of the resources in the TRC to create graphics or media for class projects. Instructors can use the equipment in the Center to develop streaming video, streaming audio, or web graphics for online courses or for instructional web sites. Digital camera equipment is available for loan, and scanners are set up for digital imaging. We have studio software for design of digital graphics, either for print or for the web. We also offer to faculty the capability to duplicate CDs and DVDs, with printed labels in black and white or color, at high speed. If you have any questions about our software, hardware or equipment, please call Josh Marbleat 270.745.3755.
What's New at the TRC?
We have moved!!
We are happy to report that our new location is now operational. You can now find us in Mass Media and Technology Hall (MMTH) room 257. We still offer all the same great equipment and services as before with the added benefit of having an 18 seat training class room available. Come by and check out the new place!
Here at the Technology Resource Center, we strive to provide the most efficient and up to date software and tools for you to complete your projects. We are happy to report that we have upgraded our lab with the Adobe CS4 Master Collection and Canopus Procoder 3.0 software packages. We have also added 5 new workstations equiped with JVC BR-DV3000U(B) capture decks. In our audio booth we have added the Mackie Control Universal Pro control surface as well as a new workstation desk and sound proofing.
New Music and Sound Effects Library Now Available to Faculty and Students!
We are very excited to announce that our school has been accepted to the Royalty Free Music.com Music Grant Program! Our faculty and students now have access to their award-winning music and sound effects library for a variety of non-profit educational projects.
We are now diving into Podcasting and offer training sessions each semester to get you started with this wonderful new way to communicate. Feel free to contact us about dates and times or schedule a personal one on one training session to get started fast! In the mean time, check out our very own TRC Podcast here. (right click and choose save as or save link as to download this file to your computer). If you would like to subscribe to our Podcasts and receive the latest editions automatically, cut and paste the following URL into your Podcast software: http://www.wku.edu/~josh.marble/Podcasts/trc_podcast.xml
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Video editing workstations:
CD/DVD Duplication Equipment
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Software Titles and Resources Available for Lab Use Award winning library of stock music from RoyaltyFreeMusic.com
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