Digital Production & Facilities

Improving Digital Education with Cutting-Edge Recording Capabilities

Michigan Engineering Online & Professional Education offers state-of-the-art on-campus recording studio facilities and enhanced off-campus classrooms, designed to support faculty and professional instructors in creating high-quality educational content. Whether producing for-credit course materials or professional education programs, our facilities ensure a seamless recording experience with post-production support tailored to faculty needs.

On-Campus Recording Studio Facilities

Our on-campus recording studios provide a high-end, fully equipped space for faculty who want to record professional-quality lectures and courses without leaving campus. These studios are ideal for faculty members creating for-credit courses or other educational materials.

ME-OPE offers two fully functional production studios for capturing lectures, tutorials, and supplemental content. The studios are equipped with technology to enable the creation of quality online digital assets, and may be configured for a variety of purposes, including standard lecture capture (e.g., PowerPoint lecture), lightboard instruction, Zoom meetings, or tech demonstrations.

All Chrysler recording spaces are capable of recording both asynchronous and synchronous content.

Mini Studio
(Chrysler 109B)

The Chrysler Mini Studio is the largest option, offering 4K video, green screen, professional lighting, teleprompter, and lightboard technology for diverse content delivery options.

Micro Studio
(Chrysler 109C)

The Chrysler Micro Studio offers a green screen backdrop and a more individualized recording environment. This space is ideal for instructors teaching via Zoom, or recording streamlined, simplified content.

Chrysler Center Classrooms (151 & 165)

The Chrysler Center also features two ME-OPE supervised classrooms (151 and 165)  which are equipped with advanced recording equipment and enhanced teaching technology including on-screen annotation software (WACOM tablet display), and web conferencing systems.

Why Choose an On-Campus Studio?

Studio Experience

Get a full studio recording technology experience – including use of the green screens, lightboard, professional lighting, and teleprompter.

Campus Convenience

Located directly on campus, making it easy for faculty to fit recording sessions into their schedules.

Full Support

Our team is present throughout the recording process, offering real-time guidance, direction, and encouragement.

ME-OPE production staff is available to support studio recordings and troubleshoot classroom technology as needed. Contact [email protected] to set up a consultation or to learn more about our spaces and services.

Off-Campus Enhanced Classrooms with Recording Capabilities

For faculty and professional instructors, our off-campus classrooms offer a flexible alternative. These spaces are fully equipped for self-directed or lightly assisted recording sessions, allowing instructors to create quality content with flexibility for their needs.

The Traverwood Lifelong Learning Building is located on Plymouth Road near North Campus. This office is ideal for professional education recording as it provides a fully ME-OPE controlled environment just off campus with dedicated parking.

Traverwood LL1

Traverwood LL2

LL1 & LL2 classrooms are outfitted with recording equipment and enhanced teaching technology, including: annotation software and tablets, clickshare display systems, Smartboard technology and web conferencing systems. These spaces are capable of delivering both asynchronous and synchronous educational content.

Why Choose an Off-Campus Studio?

Ideal for Professional Education

Get the feel of teaching your professional education course in a classroom setting. Our in-person courses are also held in these rooms.

Hassle-Free Parking

Free and easy parking at our Traverwood building makes it easier for instructors to record without the hassle of navigating parking on campus.

On-Demand Support

We provide an in-person orientation session to familiarize users with the equipment, and ongoing assistance is available via call or chat as needed.

Guided Recording Experience

We understand that recording educational content in a studio can be daunting, which is why we offer personalized guidance every step of the way

In-Studio Recording

Our team offers a walkthrough and orientation of teaching in our studio spaces before recording. We provide live direction and instruction throughout the filming process to help instructors deliver their best content easily and effectively.

Classroom Recording

 For off-campus classroom recordings, we check in with instructors beforehand and offer guidance to ensure a smooth experience. Instructors can always reach out for support as needed.

Comprehensive Post-Production & Content Repurposing

No matter where you choose to record, our team offers full editing and post-production services to enhance content and ensure it meets high professional standards. Our Instructional Design and Production teams will work with you to craft and record high quality evergreen content that can be used for years to come.

You Focus on Teaching, We Handle the Tech

Our goal is to create an exceptional recording experience that meets and exceeds faculty needs. By handling the technical aspects, we allow educators to focus entirely on delivering valuable content. Whether recording a full course in the studio or capturing a quick lesson in an off-campus classroom, our team ensures a stress-free, high-quality recording experience.

Get Started Today

To schedule an orientation session, or to learn more about our spaces and services, please contact us by filling out the contact form below or email at [email protected]. We look forward to helping you create engaging, professional-quality educational content!