ACU Self-Service Studios are now available for booking on all campuses for academic and professional staff to produce lecture-style recordings, presentations, and other structured video content.
There is a wide variety of research on the value to students of high-quality, chunked videos for learning, that makes strong use of multimedia design principles. A summary of the application of these design principles has been produced, along with a broader range of information from ACU's INSPIRE team.
The self-service studios empower staff to record with clear video and audio, using simple controls to switch between video of the presenter and the relevant slides. This helps presenters engage with their audience through the video and eliminates the issues of recording from home or the office, such as poor lighting, low video quality, or muffled audio.
The studios feature simple control panels that allow you to switch between multiple views, as shown below.
Presenter view, which allows for 'eye contact' with the students.
Slide view, to focus students attention on the slides as needed.
Picture-in-picture view, which can be used if gestures or body language are important to help explain the content of the slides.
The desks are height-adjustable, so presenters can sit or stand depending on your preference, and a computer is provided to display presentations or other material. Staff can also bring their own laptop to present from if preferred.
View a tour of the Canberra studio below.
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Note: As this is a greenscreen studio, avoid wearing any green-ish colours. The video will be mirrored, so any logos or branding will be flipped in the recording. Ideally, wear plain dark clothes with solid colours.
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Through the form you'll be able to pick the studio you wish to book, and see a list of available times going forward. You can book an induction with a staff member, or make a 90-minute self-service booking. If you want to book longer, feel free to make an additional booking.
If you need any assistance, please contact the respective team member with details listed below.
| Ballarat | james.brereton@acu.edu.au |
| Brisbane | michael.sobek@acu.edu.au |
| Canberra | joexcel.rinon@acu.edu |
| Melbourne | jacob.dyer@acu.edu.au |
| North Sydney | matthew.harrison@acu.edu.au |
| Strathfield | matthew.harrison@acu.edu.au |
| Blacktown | samantha.sullivan@acu.edu.au |
Looking for more than just a lecture recording? Our Studio Team specialises in creating professional, high-quality educational videos that go beyond the basics. We'll work with you to design custom media solutions tailored to your teaching goals and the challenges you want to solve.
Discover how we can bring your ideas to life-visit our page to learn more!
If you are a first-time user, you must book an induction. A relevant staff member will meet you to run you through the system. After your induction, you can book regularly for your next bookings.
An automatic response email should be sent to you with your booking details. Please go through the attached file on SSS Studio to know more about what you should do before your induction.
If you cannot make it, please cancel your induction booking in a reasonable time. You can do this via the email sent to you when you made your booking.
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