One Button Studio
Welcome to One Button Studio (OBS). Created in partnership with Academic Technologies, One Button Studio is an automated, student focused, video recording facility located in Z. Smith Reynolds Library behind the Service Desk.
Opened in 2018 with the goal of making high quality video recording simple. By taking the focus off of technology knowledge; students, faculty, and staff can focus on making engaging content for class projects, capstones, presentations, lectures, and more.
It comes equipped with a gray backdrop that illuminates with either green or blue light depending on what a user is wearing. The LED ceiling lights, microphone, and camera are activated when a USB thumb drive is inserted.
Once a participant is ready, simply click the button to begin recording. To stop recording, press the button again. Sessions will be compressed and recorded onto a participant’s USB drive and saved as an M4V with video and audio and/or an audio-only MP3.
Use Cases and Consultation
Whatever your needs for the studio, we are happy to meet with you to discuss the many ways in which the One Button Studio can be utilized. Please contact onebuttonstudio@wfu.edu for a one-on-one consultation.
Students
- Public Speaking
- Language Pronunciation
- Interview Narration (Voiceover)
- Performances
- Video Concept
- Podcasting
- Pitch an Idea
- Musical Instrumentation/Singing
Faculty
- Flipped Classroom
- Supplemental Instruction
- Video Abstract
- Narration (voiceover)
- Podcasting
- Interviewing
- Presentation
- Additional Resources for faculty available on the 6th floor of ZSR Library
Post Production
After recording in the One Button Studio, you may be wondering how you might go about editing the footage. Wake Forest University has a variety of self-service options such as campus wide Adobe products ranging from Adobe Premiere, Photoshop, After Effects, and Illustrator.
Log in at software.wfu.edu to download what you need for your post production needs.
You also have access to LinkedIn Learning, an on-line video tutorial site that walks you through almost any software program you can imagine. So if you are looking for a self-guided tour through Adobe Premiere, LinkedIn Learning is the place to visit. If you need additional resources, visit the computer lab located next to The Bridge in ZSR. The computer lab features a 16-station Mac lab equipped with the appropriate software for post production.
Ready to book your session? Visit DeaconSpace to search for One Button Studio. While looking for rooms, view studio availability and select your desired time slot.
Happy recording!