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Support for courses and some teaching and learning initiatives is free of charge. 

Support for Campus Events

Charges apply for requests that require on-site or remote support for the duration of an event. Examples include Zoom webinars, panel discussions, high-profile events with guest speakers, events requiring A/V, production, live streaming, etc.

Media Services applies a fee-for-service model. Each service (e.g. Zoom tech support, AV, production, live streaming, etc.) incurs an hourly fee independent of the staffing required to deliver the service.

If you are organizing a hybrid event, please check Organizing a hybrid event with Media Services.

Here below is a breakdown of our services and fees in support of events:

Reservations

Late reservationReservations must be made at least 10 business days in advance of event.$150 late reservation fee for late requests.
Campus ConferencesReservations for media support for conferences must be made at least 21 days in advance.Please connect with Brown's Event Strategy & Management (ESM) to plan your conference.

Accessibility Support (Remote CART and remote ASL)

Remote CART / ASL for coursesIn collaboration with SASFree of charge
Remote CART / ASL for EventsAuditoriums have installed technology for this.Service setup fee: $110
Remote CART / ASL for outdoor eventsA staff will be dedicated to this serviceService fee: $110/hour.
Estimate event time plus setup fee.
Remote CART / ASL for virtual events Free of charge

Please note that Remote CART and ASL are services provided by an outside vendor, such as Deaf Services Unlimited (DSU) and Partners Interpreting. There are separate charges associated with the vendors' offerings.

Audiovisual Support Services

Audiovisual support for and during class Free of charge
Events in locations with Installed AV equipmentFlat panel displays, projectors, audio equipment, Zoom Room operated by Media Services staff.

Service setup fee: $ 110

AV service fee: $110/hour for staffing support. 
Estimate your event time plus setup fee.

Prior to the day of an event and when deemed appropriate by Media Services: orientation to use of equipment (max 50 minutes) - no charge.

Locations without installed AVNot supported by Media ServicesPlease request with Event Operations and reconnect with us if you need other media services.
Portable equipmentIf available for check-out at IT Service CenterFree of charge

Audio and Video Production Services

Video recording of courses Free of charge
Video production for eventsGuest lectures, panel discussions, etc.Service setup fee: $110/hour.
MP service fee: $110/hour for staffing support. 
Estimate your event time plus setup fee.
Walk-throughs and 1 rehearsal - no charge. 
Audio production for eventsMusical performancesService setup fee: $110/hour.
Audio Production service fee: $110/hour.
Estimate event time plus setup fee.
EditingEditing for video and audio quality, titling and processing for distributionEditing fee: $35/hour per each event hour.
DeliveryBrown YouTube, Brown media platforms, such as PanoptoIncluded in the Editing service fee.

Self-Service and Automated Video Production Services

Desktop recording capabilityPersonal recording with automated delivery and viewing;
several software options
Free of charge
Automated Lecture Capture

Course-related capture:

Event recording via lecture capture:

Lecture capture is available in select rooms only.

Free of charge 

Lecture Capture setup fee: $ 110

Self-service recordingRecording equipment made available via equipment loan program at the IT Service Center.Free of charge

Zoom web conferencing and live streaming

Zoom for Brown courses (Zoom buddy) Free of charge
Zoom for virtual eventsWeb conferencing with Zoom (brown.zoom.us) webinar and meeting.

Options for 1000 or 3000 attendees in collaboration with Events office
Service setup fee: $ 110

Staffing throughout the virtual event:
$110/hour service fee.
Editing fee of $35/hour may be applied
Public Live StreamingDelivered via Brown’s Live Webcast pages. Viewable to the world.

Requires approval of Office of University Communications.
Service setup fee: $110
Live stream service fee: $110/hour
Option to add live stream to Brown YouTube -- free of charge
Internal Live StreamingDelivered via Brown media platform (Panopto). Available in select rooms only.

Viable option for small audiences and restricted access (e.g. Brown-only access)
Service setup fee: $110
This kind of live stream is typically uncrewed.

If monitoring or recording throughout the event is needed: $110/hour recording service fee applies.

Media Production Creative Services

Creative and Directorial support for compilation and composition of media materials into narrative elements for local presentation or digital distribution to target audiences. Out of scope are any marketing pieces (developed by Office of University Communications) and Teaching and Learning modules (developed by Digital Learning and Design).

Media production for short pieces based on consultation and curatorial collaboration with Brown storytellers.

Professional services, including creative consultation, narrative development, cinematography, lighting, post production and content delivery.

Custom in-depth editing, compositing, lower-thirds or animation.

Service setup fee: $110/hour.
Media Production service fee: $110/hour.
 

A proposal and cost estimate will be provided based on project scope.