Our Multimedia Hardware and Software service provides guidance and access to equipment, software, and spaces for DIY multimedia content producers including faculty, staff, and students. This service enables you to meet the needs of your audience and produce high-quality educational content free of charge.
Meet our multimedia experts
Reserve equipment that fits your needs
The equipment for loan service is used by hundreds of students, faculty and staff each year. We offer a comprehensive collection of video and audio equipment for a variety of media production needs. All items are loaned from room CL240 in the Parnassus Library.
High-tech workstations for your multimedia project
Use a workstation to design and edit images, video and audio projects, or work with Tech Innovations staff to utilize the Recording Studio. Workstations and the studio are located on the second floor of the Parnassus Library within room CL240. Please contact us prior to your onsite visit if you have questions about the multimedia workstations or studio.
Tech Commons workstations
- Edit audio and video
- Digitize documents and slides
- Scan photos and edit digital images
- Design objects for 3D printing in the Makers Lab
Recording studio
- Record lectures, course introductions, and screen annotations
- Capture demonstrations of equipment or techniques
- Voice-over narration and podcast recording
- Access to audio and video editing tools
Even though UCSF is a prestigious academic institution, many students don’t have the funds or resources to access this equipment otherwise. I appreciate being able to use equipment as needed to produce professional quality products.”
You have questions? We have answers.
Check our Help Center for multimedia hardware or software support. You can also call (415) 476-4309 or contact us to make an appointment for help.