The Media Education Center (a.k.a. MEC), you can explore usage and creation of all types of media for learning and beyond. The MEC has support for flatbed & slide scanning, poster and color printing, audio, video & animation production, digital sending, copy-stand work, video conferencing, and more. It’s the primary location for individual or small group training and support.

Hours

• Open weekdays 9am – 5pm
• Support staff available on weekdays 10am – noon, 2pm – 5pm
• Other hours or individual appointments can be made by contacting itech@williams.edu.

Equipment

• 7 Dual Boot (MAC & PC) workstations
• Final Cut Pro  (MAC) editing suites including VHS/DVD/miniDV capture.
• Adobe Premiere Elements (MAC & PC)for video editing

Scanners available

• Epson Expression 100000XL large format
• Epson Perfection V700 Photo, Slide & Film

Hours

Available 24/7 to students, faculty and staff.

Equipment

• Number of PCs: 5
• PCs include Adobe Premiere Elements 7 for video editing.
• Large screen collaboration station with hookup for laptop.
• AV peripherals or gaming console.
• Soft seating for laptop users.

Hours

Available 24/7 (card access) to students, faculty and staff. Drop-in support hours evenings and weekends. Current support schedule posted on door.

Equipment

• Number of stations: 8 Dual Boot ( MAC & PC)
• Final Cut Pro editing suites including VHS/DVD/miniDV capture (MACS)
• Adobe Premiere Elements  for video editing (MAC & PC)
• Soft seating for laptop users

Scanners available (MAC & PC)

• 2 Epson Perfection V700 Photo, Slide & Film
• Epson GT 15000 large format flatbed
• Epson Expression 10000XL

Hours

Open 24/7

Equipment

• 3 Dual Boot ( MAC & PC) Workstations
• Linda online training access point
• Music station
• Laptop stands & comfty chairs

Scanners available

• Epson Perfection V700 Photo, Slide & Film

Hours:

Available to students, faculty and staff during normal Spencer operational hours and to students (card swipe) via the rear access door 24×7.

Equipment

• 4 PCs that include Adobe Premiere Elements 7 for video editing
• 6 MAC Final Cut Pro editing suites including VHS/DVD/miniDV capture
• Drives loaned through the Equipment Loan Center in Dodd Annex

Available to students, faculty, and staff, the recording studio is adequate for a small vocal group, for interviews, or for recording audio. It is frequently used by language faculty preparing audio for classes. There is an editing station in the same room for postproduction use.

Hours

By appointment, Mon – Fri 9am-5pm
Reserve a time by using the signup sheet on the studio door, or calling 413-597-4091.

Equipment

• Number of Macs: 1
• Final Cut Pro Workstation (with video equipment)
• VHS, S-VHS, MiniDV.
• USB microphone (For Podcasting)