Multimedia Productions is a unit within the Office of Information Technology. It provides a wide range of services for faculty and University departments, including video production, podcasting, streaming video, and interactive media production. It also provides consulting services for media projects and grant proposals.
Multimedia Production staff bring experience and education in a variety of communication and technological disciplines. They are capable of contributing to projects from concept to completion and have produced nationally award winning video and multimedia productions.
Video and audio production capabilities can be remote and/or studio-based, including live broadcasts. WMU maintains production studios in Dunbar Hall for video, 3-D modeling and motion capture productions.
Productions range from complex promotional, training, and instructional projects, to simple recordings of lectures, guest speakers, and other important University-related events. Script consulting and storyboard development can also be provided.
The post-production digital-editing systems are high-quality. Compatible video formats include DVCam, mini-DV, BETA, and S-VHS.
For more information regarding video services, contact Bradley Morgan (Phone: (269) 387-5363, email:
A wide variety of audio and video streaming services are available, including: hosting streaming media, streaming of pre-recorded events, live event streaming, and development of content for classroom and online training. Western Michigan University provides iTunes U, MediaSite Live, and Quick Time Streaming servers to accomodate media needs. Consultation is also available for application of streaming technologies and equipment recommendations for streaming-related hardware and software, such as encoders, editing software, digital camcorders, and more.
For more information regarding streaming services, contact Bradley Morgan (Phone: (269)387-5363, email:
High-end offerings include 3-D modeling, animation, rendering and motion capture. This is one of the most experienced shops in the country at combining projections with live performers. Limited application development is also provided.
For more information regarding 3-D modeling, motion capture and animation services, contact Kevin Abbott (Phone: (269) 387-5010, email:
