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The Media Centre offers a wide range of services in educational technology, including radio programs, audio cassettes, educational videos, photography, animations, multimedia, websites, projectors for your class, USPNet Videoconferences and Videobroadcast, and graphic design of business cards, books, posters and more.

We are located on the second floor of the communications building, upstairs from ITS. Our building is across from the bank and bookstore. Click around our site or stop by to find out more!

AUDIO

Services

• Audio Production
  • The Audio Unit has a professional sound studio that outputs both digital (CD-rom, DAT) and analog (audio casette and reel to reel )formats. We produce educational/radio programmes,radio dramas,interviews, panel discussions, folk tales, and live bands and choirs. We're also involved in archiving USP's audio library to more long-lasting digital formats. Contact Maraia Lesuma at lesuma_l@usp.ac.fj or 321-2125 for more information.
• Audio Dubbing
  • We can dub your cassettes and CDs, or digitise your cassettes to a CD. Contact Ritesh at ram_rk@usp.ac.fj/ 321-2128 for a quote.
• Studio Hire
  • If you would like to use our recording and production facilities either in the studio or on location contact Maraia Lesuma at lesuma_l@usp.ac.fj or 321-2125 for more information.

Training

• The Audio Unit also offers bespoke training sessions on radio and digital studio-recording. Contact Maraia Lesuma at lesuma_l@usp.ac.fj or 321-2125 for more information.

Contact

• For Audio production, recording, training, and for studio hire contact Maraia Lesuma at lesuma_l@usp.ac.fj or 321-2125.
• For Audio Dubbing contact Ritesh at ram_rk@usp.ac.fj/ 321-2128.

Tips

• Using microphones

VIDEO

Services

• Video Production
  • The Video Unit can bring your ideas to film, from story-boarding through to filming, editing and output to videotape, VCD, or DVD. We also tape public lectures, USPNet lectures, create internal promotions, and work with CTV. Contact Sangeeta Singh at singh_ss@usp.ac.fj / 321-2124 for more information.
• Equipment Hire
  • Book your own television studio! The Video Unit houses Fiji's largest television studio, and has digital video cameras, lights, filters, tripods and other video equipment for hire. Contact Sangeeta Singh at singh_ss@usp.ac.fj / 321-2124 or Marika Qalomai at qalomai_m@usp.ac.fj / 321-2376 for more information.
• Video Dubbing
  • The Engineering Department offers multiformat duplicating services for video, including DVD, VHS, SVHS, BETACAM, VCD and DVCam. Contact Ritesh at ram_rk@usp.ac.fj/ 321-2839 for more information.
• Videos for Sale
  • The Video Unit records every Graduation, Open Day, and other major events at USP. Most of these videos are for sale. Contact Ritesh at ram_rk@usp.ac.fj/ 321-2839 or Sangeeta Singh at singh_ss@usp.ac.fj / 321-2124 for more information.

Training

• Contact the Video Unit for training on shooting and editing video. See Sangeeta Singh at singh_ss@usp.ac.fj / 321-2124 for more information.

Contact

• For video production and training, contact Ritesh at ram_rk@usp.ac.fj/ 321-2839 or Sangeeta Singh at singh_ss@usp.ac.fj / 321-2124. For dubbing and equipment hire contact Ritesh at ram_rk@usp.ac.fj/ 321-2839.

Tips

• Planning a video production
• Writing Press Releases
• Film and Video terms
• Television Industry Terms and Definitions

GRAPHICS

Services

• Graphic design
  • From business cards to logos, books to posters, the Graphics Unit has broad experience designing pretty much anything you can think of.
• Printing
  • We also offer printing services in color and black and white, from regular (A4) to large (A3) format.
• Scanning/ Digitizing Photographs
  • We can scan and digitize any photograph or drawing you have, and can even touch up cracked or faded photographs.

Training

• Workshops
  • The Graphics unit can offer workshops in design and desktop publishing.
• Attachments
  • The graphics Unit of the media Centre accepts attachments from related schools and organisations. Contact Detlef Blumel at blumel_d@usp.ac.fj / 321-2131 if you are interested in working as an attachment at the Graphics Unit.

Contact

• Detlef Blumel, blumel_d@usp.ac.fj, 321-2131

Tips

• Terminology for Printing and Graphics
• 10 tips to better charts and graphs
• Graphs and charts: What format is best?
• All in the (type) family
• Jill Bell's Simple Design Tips
• Of Bowls and Stems

PHOTOGRAPHY

Services

• Photography
  • The Photography Section can take your passport, graduation and class or group photos. Our photographer is also available for field or studio photography to create teaching aids, or for your other photography needs. Contact Litiana Waqlevu, Photography Section, at Waqalevu_L@usp.ac.fj or 321-2316 for more information.

Training

• The Photography Section offers workshops in both traditional (analog) and digital photography. Contact Detlef Blumel at blumel_d@usp.ac.fj / 321-2131 or Linda Austin at austin_l@usp.ac.fj / 321-2129 to organise a workshop.

Contact

• Contact Litiana Waqlevu, Photography Section, at Waqalevu_L@usp.ac.fj or 321-2316.

MULTIMEDIA

Services

• Educational Multimedia Production
  • The Multimedia Unit can design websites, educational software, animations and interactive video for both distance learning and in-class use. If you are interested in seeing what the Multimedia Unit can do for you, please contact Christopher Robbins at robbins_c@usp.ac.fj or 321-2353 for an appointment or demo.

Training

• Web design and programming
  • The Multimedia Unit offers training sessions in web design and programming, including HTML, CSS, Flash, Usability and Internet Research. We offer in-service training, and can design bespoke courses to your particular needs. Contact Christopher Robbins at robbins_c@usp.ac.fj or 321-2353 for more information.

Contact

• Contact Christopher Robbins at robbins_c@usp.ac.fj or 321-2353 for more information about Multimedia production and training.

Tips

• Basic Computer Terminology

PROJECTION UNIT

Services

• Organising Conferences

The projection unit organises the electronics behind most conferences and seminars at USP, including projectors, microphones, video cameras, slide projectors, and other electronics. We even keep a staff member on hand to keep things running smoothly. If you are planning a conference or seminar, contact Madhu Karan at karan_m@usp.ac.fj / 321-2381.

• Equipment Hire
  • The projection unit hires out projectors, screens, video cameras, still cameras, VCRs, televisions, slide projectors and audio recorders. Please contact Madhu Karan at karan_m@usp.ac.fj / 321-2381 for more information.
• Classroom Equipment Maintenance/Repair
  • Having issues with your classroom projection equipment? Contact Madhu Karan at karan_m@usp.ac.fj / 321-2381 for repairs.

Training/ Technical Help

• The Projection Unit can help you make the most of USP's classroom technology by providing in-class tech support, showing you how to use the projectors, screens, video cameras, still cameras, VCRs, televisions, slide projectors and audio recorders available for classroom use.

Contact

• Madhu Karan, karan_m@usp.ac.fj, x2381

Tips

• Tips for using Overhead Projectors
• User's Guide to Theatre AV Control System

EQUIPMENT REPAIRS (ENGINEERING WORKSHOP)

Services

• Repairs
  • The Engineering Workshop can repair USP televisions, VCRs, and other general electronic equipment.
• Video Dubbing
  • The Engineering Department offers multiformat duplicating services for video, including DVD, VHS, SVHS, BETACAM, VCD and DVCam. Contact Ritesh at ram_rk@usp.ac.fj/ 321-2839 for more information.

Training and Consultancy

• Purchasing your own audio-video equipment? The Media Centre can offer expert advice on televisions, VCRs, cameras and projectors. We also offer training on the use and maintenance of audio-video equipment. Contact the 3 names below on 321-2127 for more information.

Contact

• For radio or audio questions and repairs, contact Ravi Nair at nair_r@usp.ac.fj or 321-2127.
• For Video questions and repairs, contact Seni at wainikesa_s@usp.ac.fj or 321-2127.
• For all other general questions, contact Raj at chand_rs@usp.ac.fj or 321-2127, or Marika Qalomai at qalomai_m@usp.ac.fj or 321-2376.

USP NET

Services

• Videoconferences and Video Broadcast (VBC)
  • USPNet is a satellite communications network connecting all 12 member-countries of the University of the South Pacific. Video Conferences allow people from several different countries to see and hear each other through a live video feed. Video Broadcasts (VBC) are one-way transmissions of a lecture to the USP Distance Learning Centres. View our schedule here, or contact Salesh Narayan at narayan_sa@usp.ac.fj / 321-2128 or Avinesh Kumar at kumar_as@usp.ac.fj / 321-2128 to make your own booking.

Training and Consultancy

• If you need training as a USPNet Operator, or if you would like to learn how to better utilise USPNet as a lecturer, contact Salesh Narayan at narayan_sa@usp.ac.fj / 321-2128 or Linda Austin at austin_l@usp.ac.fj / 321-2129.

Contact

• For USPNet bookings, contact Salesh Narayan at narayan_sa@usp.ac.fj / 321-2128 or Avinesh Kumar at kumar_as@usp.ac.fj / 321-2128. For all other questions contact Marika Qalomai at qalomai_m@usp.ac.fj or 321-2376.

Tips

• Student Guide to USPNet
• User's Guide to Video Conferencing
• Tips for using Overhead Projectors

HELP

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

• Where is the Media Centre?
  • The Media Centre is located on the second floor of the Communications Building, one floor up from ITS. Our building is just across from the bank and bookstore.
• Are there organised tours of the Media Centre?
  • If you would like to organise a tour of the Media Centre, contact Linda Austin at austin_l@usp.ac.fj / 321-2129.
• How do I book a projector for my class?
  • Contact Madhu Karan at karan_m@usp.ac.fj / 321-2381.
• How can I videotape my lecture?
  • Contact Contact Sangeeta Singh at sangeeta.singh@usp.ac.fj / 321-2124 or Marika Qalomai at qalomai_m@usp.ac.fj/ 321-2376 for more information.
• How can I set up a videoconference/ videobroadcast on USPNet?
  • View our schedule here, or contact Salesh Narayan at narayan_sa@usp.ac.fj / 321-2128 or Avinesh Kumar at kumar_as@usp.ac.fj / 321-2128 to make your own booking.
• I need a photographer.
• Contact Litiana Waqalevu at waqalevu_L@usp.ac.fj or 321-2316.
• I need a logo/ poster/ book/ business card designed.
  • Contact Detlef Blumel at blumel_d@usp.ac.fj / 321-2131
• I need to dub/ digitize a video tape.
  • Contact Ritesh at ram_rk@usp.ac.fj/ 321-2839.
• I want to use the Audio Studio.
  • Maraia Lesuma at lesuma_m@usp.ac.fj / 321-2125
• I want to learn more about web design.
  • Contact Christopher Robbins at robbins_c@usp.ac.fj / 321-2353
• I would like an animation, interactive video website, or interactive cd-rom for my class.
  • Contact Christopher Robbins at robbins_c@usp.ac.fj / 321-2353
• I need to make a video.
  • Contact Sangeeta Singh at sangeeta.singh@usp.ac.fj / 321-2124.

Site Map (see below)

Contact

• Linda Austin, Media Resource Coordinator. Email: austin_l@usp.ac.fj. Phone: 321-2129. Linda is a good first point of contact witht he media Center, as she can help you decide which media are best for your needs, and can organise a tour of the Media Centre.
• Detlef Blumel, Head of Graphics Unit and Acting Director of the Media Centre. Email: blumel_d@usp.ac.fj. Phone: 321-2131. Contact Detlef for all your graphic design and illustration needs, and for other general question about the Media Centre.
• Maraia Lesuma, Audio Technician. Email: lesuma_m@usp.ac.fj. Phone: 321-2125. Contact Maraia for audio production, training, and dubbing and to hire the Audio Studio.
• Litiana Waqalevu, Media Assistant. Email: waqalevu_L@usp.ac.fj. Phone: 321-2316. Contact Litiana for passport photos, graduation photos, teaching-aids, and class or group photos.
• Marika Qalomai, Video Technician. Email: qalomai_m@usp.ac.fj. Phone: 321-2376. Contact Marika regarding USPNet, Videoconferencing, Videobroadcast (VBC), Video dubbing and Electronic Equipment repairs.
• Saras Singh, Clerical Officer. Email: saras.singh@usp.ac.fj. Phone: 321-2077. Saras knows pretty much everything that goes on at the center. If you are unsure of who to speak to or what we do, give her a call.
• Sangeeta Singh, Media Asst/Assoc TV Producer. Email: sangeeta.singh@usp.ac.fj. Phone: 321-2124. Contact Sangeeta if you would like to commission a video.
• Madhu Karan, Media Technician. Email: karan_m@usp.ac.fj. Phone: 321-2381. Contact Madhu to hire a projector, to have a class videotaped, or other projection needs.
• Christopher Robbins, Multimedia Specialist. Email: robbins_c@usp.ac.fj. Phone: 321-2353. Contact Christopher if you would like an animation, website, CD-rom, interactive video, educational multimedia, or educational software for a class.

Tips

• Audio
  • Types of Microphones
• Media for Educators (ED350 students)
  • 10 tips for better graphs and charts
  • All in the (type) family
  • Graphs and charts: Which format is best?
  • Tips for using Overhead Projectors
  • Jill Bell's Simple Design Tips
  • Of Bowls and Stems
  • Planning a video production
  • Types of microphones
• Multimedia
  • Basic Computer Terminology
• Video
  • Film and Video terms
  • Television Industry Terms and Definitions
  • Planning a video production
  • Writing Press Releases
• Graphics
  • Terminology for Printing and Graphics
  • 10 tips to better charts and graphs
  • Graphs and charts: What format is best?
  • All in the (type) family
  • Jill Bell's Simple Design Tips
  • Of Bowls and Stems
• Projection
  • Tips for using Overhead Projectors
  • User's Guide to Theatre AV Control System
• USPNet
  • Student Guide to USPNet
  • User's Guide to Video Conferencing
    • Tips for using Overhead Projectors
• Writing Tips
  • Proofreaders' Marks
  • Writing Press Releases

Site Map

AUDIO

• Services
  • Audio Production
  • Audio Dubbing
  • Studio Hire
• Training
• Contact the Audio Unit
• Tips
  • Using microphones

VIDEO

• Services
  • Video Production
  • Equipment Hire
  • Video Dubbing
  • Videos for Sale
• Training
• Contact the Video Unit
• Tips
  • Planning a video production
  • Writing Press Releases
  • Film and Video terms
  • Television Industry Terms and Definitions

GRAPHICS

• Services
  • Graphic design
  • Printing
  • Scanning/ Digitizing Photographs
• Training
  • Workshops
  • Attachments
• Contact the Graphics Unit
• Tips
  • Terminology for Printing and Graphics
  • 10 tips to better charts and graphs
  • Graphs and charts: What format is best?
  • All in the (type) family
  • Jill Bell's Simple Design Tips
  • Of Bowls and Stems

PHOTOGRAPHY

• Services
  • Photography
• Training
• Contact the Photography Section

MULTIMEDIA

• Services
  • Educational Multimedia Production
• Training
  • Web design and programming
• Contact the Multimedia Unit
• Tips
  • Basic Computer Terminology

PROJECTION UNIT

• Services
  • Equipment Hire
  • Classroom Equipment Maintenance/Repair
• Training/ Technical Help
• Contact the Projection Unit
• Tips
  • Tips for using Overhead Projectors
  • User's Guide to Theatre AV Control System

EQUIPMENT REPAIRS (ENGINEERING WORKSHOP)

• Services
  • Repairs
  • Video Dubbing
• Training and Consultancy
• Contact the Engineering Workshop

USP NET

• Services
  • Videoconferences and Video Broadcast (VBC)
• Training and Consultancy
• Contact USPNet
• Tips
  • Student Guide to USPNet
  • User's Guide to Video Conferencing
  • Tips for using Overhead Projectors

HELP

• FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
• Site Map
• Contact
• Tips
  • Audio
    • Types of Microphones
  • Media for Educators (ED350 students)
    • 10 tips for better graphs and charts
    • All in the (type) family
    • Graphs and charts: Which format is best?
    • Tips for using Overhead Projectors
    • Jill Bell's Simple Design Tips
    • Of Bowls and Stems
    • Planning a video production
    • Types of microphones
  • Multimedia
    • Basic Computer Terminology
  • Video
    • Film and Video terms
    • Television Industry Terms and Definitions
    • Planning a video production
    • Writing Press Releases
  • Graphics
    • Terminology for Printing and Graphics
    • 10 tips to better charts and graphs
    • Graphs and charts: What format is best?
    • All in the (type) family
    • Jill Bell's Simple Design Tips
    • Of Bowls and Stems
  • Projection
    • Tips for using Overhead Projectors
    • User's Guide to Theatre AV Control System
  • USPNet
    • Student Guide to USPNet
    • User's Guide to Video Conferencing
      • Tips for using Overhead Projectors
  • Writing Tips
    • Proofreaders' Marks
    • Writing Press Releases