Digital Media Support
The Hive - Learning + Teaching @ VU, Room A202 of A Building at Footscray Park Campus
Services we provide:
Self-Serve Studio
Self-Serve Studio
The Self Serve Studio is located at Footscray Park Campus A316. The space can be used to record a variety of videos and is supported by the Connected Learning Video Production Team.
Welcome Videos
The space has been developed for the Beyond First Year Welcome Videos. For more information on this project, please click Welcome Video Guide.
Also, accessible from the header menu: Services > Digital Media Support > Welcome Video Guide.
Video services
Video and Audio Services
The Video Hive is a one stop shop for video production at Victoria University. For more information, please visit the Video Hive page.
The video production team can also be reached at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
To see example of some previous video projects visit Video Showcase (also accessible from the header menu: Services > Video Hive > Video Showcase)
The Hive
The Hive at Footscray Park
Equipment available
The Hive (A202) is equipped with hardware (both PC and Mac) and specialist software to help you with:
- Screen and personal video capture
- Basic and advanced video editing and processing
- Professional audio recording and editing
- Creating interactive learning objects
- Photographic and graphic art production
- Basic animation production and editing
To access the Hive, please contact the Connected Learning Team to arrange a brief induction and familiarisation session.
If you need help, the Hive at Footscray Park is staffed every day by one of our eLearning Designers or Students as Staff. You can also book a one-on-one consultation session at any time. Please email the Connected Learning Team to request a session.
Equipment Loans
Equipment Loans
Laptops
For staff working on Block Model projects and not based at Footscray Park, we have some laptops equipped with multimedia software available for loan.
For your information, PC laptops can be installed with:
- Camtasia – for screen capture and personal video capture with advanced editing capability
- Roxio Video Editor – for video editing and video compression
- Adobe Creative Suite - for graphic design, photographic editing and web page creation.
VU staff can hire laptops for a maximum of one week.
To book a laptop, please do the following:
- Complete the online Equipment Booking Request Form
- A Connected Learning staff member will contact you to discuss your request.
Additional equipment
The equipment listed below is available for use on specialist projects and under the supervision of the Learning Designers, including:
- Laptops
- iPads
- Wacom tablets
- VR Headsets
- Zoom Audio Recorder
- RevoLab Wireless Microphone
- Rode USB Microphone
- iPad Microphone
- Lavalier Microphone
- Logitech Headsets (Headphones with microphone)
- Audus Headphones
- Sony Headphones
- iPad Gorilla Grip
- Mobile Gorilla Grip
To book additional equipment, please do the following:
- Complete the online Equipment Booking Request Form
- One of our team members will be in touch with you shortly
VU Collaborate Training
VU Collaborate Training
A range of training options is available for learning how to use VU Collaborate and other blended learning tools and strategies, including Drop-In Sessions, Online Consultations and Group Training Sessions.
Drop-In Days
These days do not require bookings and provide personalised, face-to-face support for all aspects of VU Collaborate. Upcoming sessions are listed on the Training Calendar. They are held at The Hive (A202) in Footscray Park daily, in St Albans on Mondays in 7216 (back of the library) and in City Flinders 907 on Thursdays from 9:00 to 16:00.
Workshops
Workshops are held regularly on various campuses, many of these operate outside of key teaching dates so you have the chance to attend. See the Training Calendar for when and where these sessions are and to book in.
Bespoke workshops can be organised for groups of 5 or more people on any aspect of using VU Collaborate or other Blended Learning Tools (e.g. learn how to use some technology, troubleshoot a strategy).
To book a group session, email the This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with details of the training you need. A Connected Learning staff member will contact you to discuss your request.
Online Support
Online support consultations are daily 30-minute individual sessions conducted over the phone and online. You can be on any campus, even at home, to make use of these as long as you have a phone and computer. Book a consultation and a staff member will call you a few minutes beforehand to share the screen and work through any questions you have on VU Collaborate.
Further Support
Visit the VU Collaborate Help site at https://vucollaboratehelp.vu.edu.au for up to date information and resources on blended learning or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Contact ITS Service Desk on (03) 9919 2777 or via self-service http://servicedesk.vu.edu.au for further technical support.