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=Media Production Lab=

The Media Production Lab (MPL) is open to everyone. We offer many different products and services so you can create professional looking reports, bulletin boards, posters, and electronic media.

Click below for a __**current price list**__. We accept Wright1 cards, cash, checks, and SupplyCards (purchased in the lab). Sorry, no credit or debit cards!

__ **Lab Equipment and Services** __

**__Computers__**
The MPL has 3 Mac Computers. These computers are loaded with Microsoft Office 2008 (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), iLife (iMovie, iDVD, Garageband, iTunes, iPhoto), and Adobe Photoshop. One of the computers also has scanning capabilities.

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 * Brundage, Barbara. (2008). //Photoshop Elements 7: The Missing Manual.//** Sebastopol, CA: O'Reilly Media, Inc.

__**READ Posters**__
Have you ever seen those posters in libraries where somebody will be holding a book they like with the words READ somewhere on the poster? Maybe you thought you or someone you know might like to star in one of those posters someday. Well, now you can because the MPL has all of the official READ backgrounds to make your own poster. All you need to start is a picture of someone holding a book. Ask an MPL staff member to sign out the software, CD reader, and instructions. Then using Photoshop, you can create the poster of your dreams! Stop in today to check out some of our favorite posters!

The MPL has two lamination options to meet your needs!
 * __25 inch Hot or Cold Lamination__**

//Hot Laminator//

The ERC has two 25" Hot Laminators. These are the machines we use for everyday laminating of paper, cutouts for bulletin boards, posters for classrooms, etc. We charge $1.00 per foot for this laminator. We leave half an inch on each side to ensure that the lamination seals properly.

//Cold Laminator//

This machine is our 24" Cold Laminator. We use this on objects that are multiple layers or extremely thick, that have lots of glues or glitter, or that have heat sensitive papers (such as some of our PosterMaker Paper and some photo papers). This lamination is also much thicker than our hot lamination if you are looking for something that has a high quality feel. We charge $1.20 per foot for using this laminator. Just like the hot laminator, we leave half an inch on each side to ensure that the lamination seals properly.

The Media Production Lab has two rooms with 4 computers reserved for making multimedia presentations such as podcasts or iMovies. Computers in these rooms are configured to match those in Allyn 255 (CEHS Computer Lab). Reservations are for two-hour time slots and can be made through the front desk in the ERC or by calling (937) 775-2878. If there is no reservation, the rooms are also available on a walk-in basis.
 * __Multimedia Rooms__**

The Media Production Lab has a SmartBoard that is available for student use. Wright State students, faculty, or staff can practice using the board or design a presentation. To use the board, you must fill out a simple form and then you'll receive the pens and eraser that go with the board. All the computers in the lab contain the Notebook software so that you can design the perfect SmartBoard lesson to meet the needs of your students.
 * __SmartBoard__**

The MPL has two different options for binding: Pro-click and Comb.
 * __Binding__**

//Proclick and Comb binding (non-permanent)// This is the machine we use to punch the holes for our non-permanent binding. With non-permanent binding, you can take out or add pages as needed. We have two different styles of non-permanent binding. Our comb binding comes in a variety of colors and sizes (from 1/4" to 1 1/2" size) and is our most economical binding (prices range from 20 to 30 cents per item bound).

The other style of non-permanent binding we offer is ProClick binding. This type of binding snaps together and looks similar to a spiral bound notebook when finished. We offer this in 1/2" Black only with a cost of 35 cents per item bound.

Both comb and ProClick binding, your finished product will lie flat like a notebook when bound. If you have your own supplies, you can bring them in and use the equipment to assemble your project for free.

We have an extensive collection of Ellison and Accucut dies for your use. Use of the dies is free if you bring your own paper. You can buy paper and card stock by the sheet in a variety of colors for a nominal cost (5 cent to 15 cents a sheet). Click below for a current list of dies available.
 * __Ellison and Accu-Cut Diecuts__**

The VariQuest system is operated by a touch screen computer and consists of three machines: the Poster Maker, the Awards Maker, and the Cutout Maker.
 * __VariQuest Equipment__**

//Poster Maker// The Poster Maker can be operated in two ways. The Design Center computer offers a variety of templates that you can type your content into. The machine will then create the poster. The more commonly used method is to bring in a typical 8.5"x11" document or flier that you have created. The document can then be scanned and the machine will automatically enlarge the document.

The cost to use this machine is $2.00 per foot. One important note is that these posters can only print in one color. The color options are listed below:


 * Black Ink on White Paper
 * Green Ink on White Paper
 * Blue Ink on White Paper
 * Red Ink on White Paper
 * Purple Ink on White Paper
 * Maroon Ink on White Paper
 * Hunter Green Ink on White Paper
 * Black Ink on Orange Paper
 * Black Ink on Yellow Paper
 * Black Ink on Red Paper
 * Black Ink on Pink Paper

//Awards Maker// The Awards Maker is used with the templates on the Design Center. It creates stickers that can be used as nametags, student incentives, or to place on plaque boards that we sell. The stickers are printed on gold metallic paper in black ink. The cost to use this machine is 20 cents per inch of material. The plaque boards can be purchased for $5.00 each.

//Cutout Maker// The Cutout Maker is similar to the Ellison die machines. Instead of manually choosing the die you want, loading it in, and then pulling down the handle, the Cutout Maker does it all for you. All you do is select the shape you want on the Design Center computer. The machine then automatically cuts the shape out for you. You can also type in words and it will cut them out for you as well, saving you the step of finding each individual letter with the Ellison dies. The nice thing about this machine is that you can choose the size of the shape or letters that you want, rather than just being stuck with one size. The cost to use this machine is 20 cents every time you press "GO". Please consider the fact that this is a machine, so bringing extra paper is recommended. Additionally, construction and bond/printer paper are the only types of paper that will work on this machine. Check out our collection of over 3000 shapes and 14 fonts today!

__**Plotter**__ The Plotter offers an ability to create posters. In order to use the plotter, you must bring a copy of your document in a PDF format and on a flash drive. The prices depend on the size of the poster you desire. The smallest poster, 11"x17", (while supplies last) is $1.50 each. The medium size, 13"x20", is $5.00 each. The large size, 24"x36", is $10.00 each. Keep in mind that the larger the poster, the more likely your image will stretch and become blurry.

__**Construction Roll Paper**__

The Construction Roll Paper is a great way to create bulletin boards or posters. This paper costs 25 cents per foot.


 * __2.25 inch Buttons__**

Make your club or organization stand out with Buttons! The buttons are 2.25 inches. In order for us to make your button, you must use the template on //__umakebuttons.com.__// Select __2.25 inches in the Word Document__. On this template, you will notice that there are two circles. The space in the inner circle will appear on the front of the button. The space between the inner and outer circle is what folds behind the metal piece. Therefore, design your button and make sure the image fits in the inner circle. Then __delete the inner circle__, so it does not show up on the button. Our machine does not always work perfectly, so it is recommended to have at least __two copies of your design on the template__. Then print your design and hand it to an MPL staff member. The MPL staff member will need a few minutes to make your button. Buttons cost 25 cents each.

__**Public MPL Supplies**__



In addition to purchasing supplies and using services, we offer some free supplies to use within the MPL. These supplies include: Scissors, tape, hole punch, rubber cement, and pencil sharpeners. These supplies must stay in the MPL. We do not supply glue sticks because we sell them, however rubber cement is available.

We look forward to seeing you in the MPL!