Media Conversion & Scanning
The Gelardin New Media Center provides resources to scan images and convert VHS tapes or audio cassettes to a digital format.
Video Conversion
Media that is protected by copyright cannot be duplicated without express written permission from the copyright holder. Please refer to the Reformatting Media - VHS / DVD / Streaming webpage for additional information.
- Converting VHS or Mini DV to Digital File
- Converting a VHS or Mini DV tape to a digital file requires the use of Editing Room #6 located in the Gelardin New Media Center. To use this editing room please adhere to the following steps.
- Get authorized by taking the Get Authorized to use a Multimedia Space quiz.
- Request a media conversion consultation to ensure proper equipment set-up.
- Bring your VHS or MiniDV tape(s) with you during your consultation.
- Converting VHS to DVD
- Before coming to the Gelardin New Media Center to convert your VHS to DVD, we recommend you purchase a blank DVD-R and schedule a "media conversion" consultation.
- Once you arrive to the New Media Center on your scheduled date and time, a staff member will take you to a video dubbing station to begin the conversion process.
*Please note, the Gelardin staff member providing your consultation will only be present for the set-up of your project. We require patrons to be present to monitor all phases of media conversion.
Other service providers:
Audio Conversion
- Converting Audio Cassette to Digital File
- Converting an audio cassette to a digital file requires the use of Editing Room #6 located in the Gelardin New Media Center. To use this editing room please adhere to the following steps.
- Get authorized by taking the Get Authorized to use a Multimedia Space quiz.
- Request a media conversion consultation to ensure proper equipment set-up.
- Bring your audio cassette(s) with you during your consultation.
- Converting LP Audio to Digital File
- Converting LP audio to a digital file requires the use of our Ion LP2CD turntable which is located in the open computing area.
- Bring blank CD's with you to burn to.
- Ion LP2CD User Manual
*Please note, the Gelardin staff member providing your consultation will only be present for the set-up of your project. We require patrons to be present to monitor all phases of media conversion.
Other service providers:
Obsolete Media
*The Gelardin New Media Center and Lauinger Library do not support the digitization of obsolete media (ie, Umatic, 16mm film, Reel-to-Reel audio tape). Please refer to the following resources to service and convert obsolete media.
Scanning
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