Services

One-on-one assistance is available on a first-come, first-served basis in the laboratory, though we encourage you to schedule a consultation in advance for more complex problems or in-depth assistance. We're happy to provide troubleshooting help and general assistance whenever we can. Each member of our staff has expertise in different areas and a general knowledge of all of our most-used software and equipment. Patrons can also walk-in for VHS, DVD, and CD dubbing and duplicating.

InnovationSpace lab assistants and staff are happy to provide free consultations and one-on-one help on a wide range of software and equipment. From recording and editing video and audio to preparing graphics for print or digital output and building websites, the InnovationSpace is a great resource for multimedia practice and learning. We support users of both Windows and Macintosh operating systems.

Consultations need to be scheduled in advance to make sure you are teamed up with the most knowledgeable staff member on your particular area of interest. To schedule a consultation, contact us through our online form.

The InnovationSpace offers orientation tours for students and faculty year-round. Many instructors include a visit to the IS as part of their regular class agenda each semester. In 15 minutes, we can show you resources that will aid college careers for years to come. To schedule a tour, contact us through our online form.

The InnovationSpace loans out digital audio recorders, digital still cameras, video cameras, and video camera accessories. Digital audio recorders, digital still cameras, and high-definition digital video cameras may be checked out by any University faculty, staff, or students on a first-come, first-served basis for up to three (3) days. Equipment loans are limited to one item per person. There is a one-day period you must wait between returning a piece of equipment, and checking out another piece of the same type of equipment.  Equipment availability is displayed in real time on our home page.

All equipment is to be used for academic purposes only.  Certain high-definition digital video cameras, accessories, and DSLR cameras are available to qualified individuals by reservation. Access to this equipment is given to anyone who completes one of our free workshops (iLearn) on that particular item.

All equipment designated as "reservation equipment" must be reserved at least one week (7 days) in advance. The InnovationSpace does not guarantee that cameras or equipment will be available without a reservation. Contact us through our online form for details and scheduling.

All patrons borrowing any equipment are expected to read the IS Loan Agreement. Fines are assessed for every day equipment is kept out past the agreed-upon due date. Patrons who reserve IS equipment are to sign out that equipment in person and are not to send other parties on their behalf. Patrons are solely responsible for any and all equipment damaged while checked out in their name.

Equipment that is available without a reservation:

• 13 Sony NEX-6 digital still cameras
• 7 Sony NEX-5N digital still cameras
• 20 Canon HFS20 high definition video cameras
• 6 Kodak Playsport compact video cameras
• 4 Samson Zoom H1 portable audio recorders
• 4 Samson Zoom H2N portable audio recorders
• 4 Samson Zoom H4N portable audio recorders
• 10 Velbon tripods
• 10 GoPro HD Hero2 video cameras
• 20 iPads (version 4)

Equipment that is available by reservation only:

• 8 Canon HFM52 high defintion video cameras
• 2 Sony PMW-EX1R high definition video cameras
• 2 Nikon D60 DSLR cameras
• 3 Nikon D5000 DSLR cameras
• 5 Nikon D5100 DSLR cameras
• 5 Lowell light kits
  • four lights - two incandescent and two fluorescent
  • three lights - two incandescent and one fluorescent
  • two lights - two incandescent
  • two lights - two fluorescent
• 2 Audio kits with dual wireless lavalier mics, boom mic, and xlr adapter and cables
• 3 Audio kit with two wireless lavalier mics

Equipment is loaned in accordance with University Policy 3950 (http://www.policies.vt.edu/3950.pdf) and at our discretion. There is no provision in university policy that says we are required to loan equipment to anyone for any reason.