Center for Online Learning and Technology (COLT)

Recording Facilities

• Distance Education Classroom in Room G001 of McCarty Hall D
  The Distance Education Center in G001 McCarty Hall D has a room capacity of 89 and offers a lecture/conference hall setting with fixed-seat classroom style space for classes, seminars, interviews, and workshops. This classroom is fully supported for multimedia, video conferencing and recording, including:

  • Mediasite streaming and video recording
  • Podium computer with 2 fixed microphones and 2 wireless instructor microphones
  • Audience desktop microphones
  • Document camera
  • USB and HDMI connections for laptop or other device
  • Cameras for speakers and audience

  To reserve the room, check availability on the calendar and fill out the classroom reservation request form, specifying if your class or event needs technical facilitation for videoconferencing (Zoom), and/or Mediasite recording.

• Video Studio in Building 162

  The recording studio in Building 162 is available to faculty in UF/IFAS CALS or Extension to create content for courses or training programs. With green screen technology, you can can use PowerPoints, photographs, video or virtual sets in the background as you record a presentation. The room offers:

  • a studio video recording setting
  • greenscreen/bluescreen
  • overhead camera for tabletop demonstrations
  • simulated wet lab stand
  • digital microscope
  • lightboard

  To request a facilitated recording in the studio, check availability on the calendar and fill out the services request form.

• Express Audio Studio in Building 162 with 24/7 Access

  The Express Audio Studio in Building 162 offers self-service audio recording capabilities, including:

  • Professional grade microphone for voice recording
  • Dual-microphone setup for interview style podcasts
  • Articulate 360 software suite for narrated PowerPoint lectures and interactive content
  • Camtasia and SnagIt screen recording software
  • Adobe Photoshop for image editing
  • Adobe Captivate screen recording software
  • Audacity audio recording and editing software

  Check availability on the calendar and and fill out the services request form to reserve the room. After receiving a brief training on use of the room, after-hours access can be granted if needed. 

• Express Video Studio in Building 162 with 24/7 Access

  The Express Video Studio in Building 162 offers self-service recording capabilities with green screen option.

  Check availability on the calendar and fill out the services request form to reserve the room. After receiving a brief training on use of the room, after-hours access can be granted if needed.