Media Distribution:
Using Video Distribution

Video Distribution is a campus-wide, closed-circuit video distribution system which allows faculty to present digital video, videotape, film, satellite programming and other media formats directly in the classroom without the hassle of additional equipment and set up.

• How do I schedule a video playback?
• May I use my own media?
• Video Playback Copyright Information

 

How do I schedule a video playback?

• Schedule in advance of the event--before 2:30 PM on the day before the event.
  Requests made after 2:30 PM on the day before the event may not be fulfilled due to scheduling requirements and limited availability of resources.
  • Call (231) 995-1070 to schedule.
  • Indicate the program title and catalog # if known
  • The room number/location to receive the playback
  • The date and time you want the program to start.
• At the scheduled time:
  • Call 5-1571 from the classroom telephone (normally located near the video display in the room).
  • Give your name and title of the media.
  • The attendant will tell you what channel to turn the television to and make any adjustments as necessary.
  • Your program will start immediately 
    

    

     

May I use my own media?

• Yes. Drop it off at the Educational Media Technologies Office, 134 Osterlin Building, prior to your scheduled viewing time.
• Please advise Educational Media Technologies prior to scheduling your playback what format your media is in (e.g. DVD, VHS, SVHS).
• Be sure your name, academic area and phone number are on the media dropped off so that it may be easily located when you come to pick it up.
• Be advised that Educational Media Technologies will adhere to the Federal Copyright Law. If you have a question about the legality of the program you wish to use, please check out our information on copyright below or call the Educational Media Technologies Office at 995-1075. 
  



 

Video Playback Copyright Information

The rights of NMC can be no greater than those conferred upon the person who brings the media into the school. There is of course, no problem if the media has been cleared for public performance. However, if the program is not cleared for public performance, but was lawfully made, it may be used for instructional purposes under the face-to-face teaching exemption (Fair Use Doctrine) found in the copyright law. Online playback of video may be subject to other restrictions. Check out our Copyright Information web page for more information on copyright.

* If you record a commercial program at home, it can be used once in the course of relevant teaching activities, and repeated once only when instruction reinforcement is necessary, during the time period no later than 10 consecutive school days after the broadcast.