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Animation
Sometimes, the only way to truly present an idea or to get your audience’s attention is through movement. The educational value of a well constructed animation adds a new dimension to learning and how we understand. Think video, think web, think simulations - consider animation as another way to explore and explain in a new and exciting way.
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Audio/Video Duplication
We offer various source and record options in video duplication. Sources include DVcam, Betacam, DVD, VHS, SVHS, VHS-Pal, VHS-Secam, 3/4" Umatic, and 16mm film. Video record options include DVcam, Betacam, DVD+ and DVD-, VHS, SVHS, VHS-PAL and VHS-Secam. Packaging options include standard labels and hard case boxes or cardboard sleeves. Full color custom packaging options are also available.
We offer high speed audio cassette duplication at a competitive rate. Copyright permission is required for all duplication.
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CD/DVD Duplication
We offer DVD-R and CD ROM duplication with 4 color ink jet printing directly on the surface of the discs. Packaging options are numerous and range from Jewel case with color inserts to four color custom printed folded jackets.
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Classroom Recording
Video cameras and microphones in our four classrooms make it possible to capture any classroom session. Equipment is on hand to make recording effortless. Captured classes can be delivered via podcasting, streaming video, DVD, or video cassette.
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Classroom Scheduling
Creating an interactive learning environment that engages both educator and learner requires ready access to the appropriate technology. IMDC's Learning Environments provides access to a broad range of state-of-the-art instructional technologies as well as support from a highly qualified technical staff. Click here for the room scheduling form.
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Consulting
Do you need someone to help on a single aspect of your larger project? While we specialize in team development, we do have time for specialized consulting projects as well.
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Creative Brainstorming
Looking to bounce an idea off someone? Looking for someone to facilitate your brainstorming session? Looking for someone to generate new ideas? We’re all that and more. Project development often includes a creative brainstorming session with two or more of our team members. Being open to go in new directions is often what takes a so-so project to a wow project.
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Digital File Transfers
Mastering your video program to DVD is simple. So too is encoding your video for web dissemination. We have many tape formats that we can source from including Betacam, DVCam, VHS, SVHS and even the old Umatic.
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Discovery Meetings
Our Project Coordinator, Barb Smith is ready to meet with you to discuss your project or ideas. This meeting is meant to establish a preliminary project scope for estimating budget and timelines. Many people find it useful to have a discovery meeting in the grant development phase. After the discovery meeting, when you are ready to begin production, a project team is formed and the development process begins with a detail oriented pre-production meeting.
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Illustration
For less than you might imagine, you can have a cartoon, sketch, 3-D model or technical illustration to provide you with an original visual solution. Our creative staff has a wide range of artistic skill to draw upon; computer illustration, pencil drawing, watercolor, pen and ink, photography even Mr. Potato Head - a style solution for every concept.
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Instructional Design
Our developers excel in the design and development of instructional materials and learning activities to meet learning needs. The instructional design phase is predominate in the pre-production phase of a project, but is often organic and fluid throughout the development phase.
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Interactive Multimedia
We create fully custom interactive programs ranging from the very simple to the highly complex. Specializing in user tracking, database integration and high end programming, our developers use multiple tools and programming methods. If you are looking for a custom learning object, such as a simulation or game, we can create that too.
Our projects have been seen around campus and around the world. Formats include;
- CDrom = Multimedia/Interactive Programs
- DVD = Video DVD's with menus (can run on standard DVD devices)
- DVDrom = Large interactive projects
- Online pieces
- Touch screen kiosks
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Mobile Computing Lab
The lab consists of 28 MacBook laptops which can run either Mac or Windows operating systems. The lab can meet the needs of different size classes as they can be reserved in multiples of 7 depending on the needs of the class. Laptops are delivered to the room at the start of class and checked out to students. IMDC staff will return to collect the laptops at the end of class and make sure everything is accounted for. During the pilot program mobile lab use will be limited to rooms 204, 212, 218, and 228 Ed Sci.
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Online Courses
Let us help you with the conception and creation of a class identity, including website design, set design, powerpoints, and animations used in aiding the online classroom setting. For some, simple enhancements to their Learn @UW course is all that is needed. For others, full production of specialized online learning environments is the end goal. We can support your needs, on whichever end of the spectrum they fall.
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Packaging Design
Create customized packaging to meet your distribution needs both large or small. From video/CD/DVD jackets, to pocket product holders, to related marketing materials, our graphic design staff can make your research, course materials, and content, visually appealing & easy to access.
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Presentations
We are experienced in creating traditional Powerpoint presentations with media and animation but can also create synchronized presentations. Whether you are timing to audio, video or both, we can add slides, animations, and text to create an online, integrated presentation. We are comfortable working in Quicktime, Flash and Microsoft technologies.
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Print & Publications
The conception and creation of distinctive graphics for newsletters, posters, annual reports, departmental and project promotional materials, large or small posters, signs, brochures, book jackets, custom illustrations, and CD/DVD packaging.
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Programming
We specialize in interactive programs and custom websites including database integration for use in the classroom, the training room and administratively. Our versatility to develop using a variety of scripting languages such as VBscript, ActionScript, SQL, Javascript, Authorware Script, XML and QScript means that we can turn your dreams into reality.
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Scripting & Storyboarding
Our talented producers can assist you with instructional design. They write engaging scripts that help outline the dialogue and action for video and multimedia production. This process may include storyboards for animation or other visual sequences. Storyboards express everything that will be seen, heard or experienced by the end-user. They are more than a way to test concepts but are short of the final product specifications.
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Video Captioning
IMDC offers captioning and subtitling for all of our video projects. Using a combination of in-house expertise and an on-line service Automatic Sync, we are able to create captions for most web and multimedia-based video formats, DVD subtitles and line 21 captions for decoding with a closed captioning decoder.
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Video Conferencing
Two of IMDC’s classrooms are specially equipped to handle two-way interactive video conferencing. Whether you need to meet with colleagues at a distance or would like to teach a course with one or more other classrooms at other locations around the world, this technology will open up those possibilities. If your group is larger and you would just like to have a guest speaker from a distance, our two larger classrooms, holding up to 240 people can meet that need. We offer video conferencing over IP (Internet) only. Given some basic information of when you need your conference and a technical contact at your distant site, we will work out the technical arrangements and arrange a test connection before your scheduled conference time.
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Video Documentation
IMDC offers high quality low cost documentation of speakers and events. On campus or across town, we use the latest digital technology to capture your presentation for distribution on tape, DVD/CD-ROM or the web.
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Video Editing
IMDC Video Production offers a wide array of post-production services like non-linear digital editing, special effects, animation, music and sound effects. Whether we shot the video footage or it is from another source, the IMDC can help you transform it into the finished product you’re looking for.
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Video Production
Broadcast quality acquisition, non-linear editing, computer animation and digital effects technology partnered with top-notch media design, and a commitment to outcome-based innovative video production serve as the foundation for IMDC Video Production. Whether you need a streamed media event, basic documentation of a visiting speaker, training, or promotional video or a multipart series for broadcast and national distribution, IMDC Video Production stands prepared to support your project.
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Video Streaming
Do you want to enhance on-line courses? Reach your alumni and friends? The IMDC offers video production services for streaming video and audio on the world wide web. If you are sponsoring a conference, special event or notable speaker why not expand your audience to include students and colleagues around the globe? Programs may be recorded on digital tape and archived on the web for later access. We handle every aspect from production to archiving.
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Visual Concepts
After brainstorming, the next step in the design process is to create one or more of the following—storyboards, design samples, mock-ups, and/or models. Visual concepts happens before the actual production begins. Strong concepts with client feedback and approval provide the cohesive themes that carry through the entire production process. Colors, overall tone, types of imagery will all build on these initial designs. For web, visual concepts allow for more accurate prototype testing. For print they provide the necessary details for estimating overall printing costs & streamline production. For video, they help to organize shots and enhance the script. At this stage, the goal is to lock in the style and themes so that production can occur more efficiently.
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Visual Design
We have professional design staff to provide innovative and creative solutions for your needs. Visual design is art direction, design treatments and visual element design all rolled into one. Your project can stand apart from the others with custom, engaging visuals. This pre-production phase of production creates the design guidelines for your entire project.
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Web Sites
There are many exciting ways to enhance teaching & learning; Learn@UW, departmental websites, online tool development. When you are ready to explore the power of online tools, we are here to help you integrate technology successfully and achieve your educational goals. Click here for the room scheduling form.
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