By: Elizabeth Long
The Earth and Mineral Sciences Library (EMSL) in 105 Deike Building will be opening a new One Button Studio (OBS) on November 1. Celebrating the opening, they will be holding a Halloween-themed event 4-6 p.m. on October 31, with demonstrations of the room’s functions, examples of recordings, and giveaways (limited supply) of flash drives and candy. All are encouraged to dress up if they wish and stop by to learn more about the room.
The OBS project is a set of video recording booths created with the goal of recording high-quality video with minimal technical knowledge needed to function. The EMSL room is the newest addition to the growing number of OBS rooms available across all Penn State campuses. The rooms are automated so that when a USB flash drive is inserted, it’s Lights, Camera, Action! Lights turn on, a camera preview appears, and when ready, a push of a button counts down and records video assignments, group projects, job interview practice, course instruction, or anything else that is needed. The Earth and Mineral Sciences Library’s One Button Studio in 105D Deike also features a green screen/chroma key system to allow for adding backgrounds to recorded videos post-processing and the ability to project PowerPoint or browser windows while recording.
The EMSL OBS will be available Sunday–Friday by appointment. Hours may vary around holidays, summer terms, or when classes are not in session. Reservations can be requested online up to two weeks in advance by completing the online form, and staff will be in contact within 24-48 hours.
For more information on this service, or for questions about accommodations and the physical access provided, contact Elizabeth Long, Information Resources and Services Supervisor-Manager, at 814-865-3720 or ul-ems@lists.psu.edu in advance of your session.