Get guidance and access to equipment, software, and spaces for DIY multimedia content production.
Meet our multimedia expert

Sean is the Lead Learning Technologies Specialist with over 20 years of tech support and training experience and an extensive background in video production, photography, and digital art.
Reserve equipment that fits your needs
Borrow equipment for a variety of media production needs. Items are loaned from the Tech Commons Help Desk in the Parnassus Library from 9am–noon, Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. Available to faculty, staff, and students.
Our loan policies recently changed. Visit the Help Center for more information about policies and instructions for reserving equipment.
Showcase your innovation
Produced by staff from the UCSF Department of Orthopedic Surgery, this video showcases innovative procedures and techniques being implemented by their physicians. A number of multimedia tools were used including Final Cut Pro, microphones, lighting kit, and a video camera for background shots.
High-tech workstations for your multimedia project
Get access to a variety of multimedia applications and hardware devices including Adobe CS6, Camtasia, Final Cut Pro, microphones, scanners, and more. Open to UCSF students, faculty, and staff. Located on the 2nd floor of the Parnassus Library in the Tech Commons.

Tech Commons workstations
- Edit audio and video
- Convert and compress video
- Digitize documents and slides
- Edit photos and create posters

eLearning Studio
- Work on group editing projects
- Record video lessons and narrate presentations
- Digitize VHS, DVD, miniDV and cassette tapes
- Record audio interviews and podcasts
Visit the Help Center for more information about policies and instructions for reserving equipment.
Even though UCSF is a prestigious academic institution, many students don’t have the funds or resources to access this equipment otherwise. I appreciate being able to use equipment as needed to produce professional quality products.”
You have questions? We have answers.
If you need help with multimedia hardware or software, check out our Help Center first.
You can also call (415) 476-9426 or contact us to make an appointment for help in the Tech Commons.
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