Borrow and reserve OTS multimedia equipment: cameras, audio recorders, microphones, tripods and more

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Book SCS Multimedia Resources (Video)

[Students, Faculty and Staff] The linked video demonstrates how to book resources using the OTS Student Computing Services (SCS) Online Resource Booking System (ORBS). Students, faculty and staff may borrow digital cameras, audio recorders and other multimedia accessories. Students may also book the use of studios, large-format printers and 3D printers.

Cancel an SCS Multimedia Resource Booking (Video)

[Students, Faculty and Staff] The linked video demonstrates how to cancel a resource booking in the Student Computing Services (SCS) Online Resource Booking System (ORBS). Students, faculty and staff may borrow digital cameras, audio recorders and other multimedia accessories. Students may also book the use of studios, large-format printers and 3D printers.

Change an SCS Multimedia Resource Booking (Video)

[Students, Faculty and Staff] The linked video demonstrates how to edit a resource booking in the Student Computing Services (SCS) Online Resource Booking System (ORBS). Students, faculty and staff may borrow digital cameras, audio recorders and other multimedia accessories. Students may also book the use of studios, large-format printers and 3D printers.

Photo/Video Shooting Tips for Student Teachers in the Classroom

[Students] Advice for students recording in a classroom (or similar) setting:

Remove Noise from a Bad Recording with Adobe Audition

[Students, Faculty and Staff] Remove noise from a bad recording using Adobe Audition.

Sign In to the SCS Online Resource Booking System (Video)

[Students, Faculty and Staff] The linked video demonstrates how to sign in and out of the OTS Student Computing Services (SCS) Online Resource Booking System (ORBS). Students, faculty and staff may borrow digital cameras, audio recorders and other multimedia accessories. Students may also book the use of studios, large-format printers and 3D printers.

Troubleshoot a DSLR Camera Shutdown During Video Recording

[OTS-Internal] If a client is recording video with a DSLR camera borrowed from Student Multimedia Services (SMS) and it shuts down unexpectedly, try these troubleshooting tips to resolve the problem.

Understand ORBS (Online Resource Booking System) Overdue Procedures

[OTS-Internal] If clients do not return circulating resources (e.g., camera kits, tripods, etc.), their bookings become OVERDUE. OTS processes overdue bookings as described here.

Upload a Video to YouTube Unlisted

[Students, Faculty and Staff] To share a video using your personal YouTube account, follow these steps to upload the file. Set its visibility as Unlisted, and only those with whom you share the link are likely to view it.

Use Zoom H1 and H2 Recorders as USB Microphones

[Students, Faculty and Staff] The Zoom H1 and H2 digital audio recorders also make excellent USB microphones for recording directly to your computer. The recorders can be booked (for free) at towson.edu/scsorbs. Follow these steps to configure these devices as USB microphones.