Legacy media conversion at the Duderstadt Center's Groundworks facility

Located on North Campus, the Duderstadt Center's hi-tech Groundworks facility is fully equipped for legacy media conversion. This includes 35mm slide digitization, film negative scanning, DVD, CD and audio tape. While the facility is mainly set up on the self-service model, Groundworks staff are available for consultation.

While this facility is mainly designed and equipped for self-service, guidance from Groundworks staff is strongly recommended. After media conversion has been accomplished, LSA's Learning & Teaching Consultants can help you decide the best way to integrate these materials into your course activities. 

Media Conversion Rack

https://sites.google.com/umich.edu/groundconnections/groundworks/conversion-rack

Groundworks provides selected old media players configured to allow easy conversion from analog or out-dated digital formats to contemporary digital storage options. The rack supports these formats:

• VHS
• DVD
• MiniDV/HDV
• Audio cassette tape
• CD
• Betacam SP
• U-Matic ¾” video

Learn more about using the Media Conversion rack in our Ground Connections (GC) Knowledge Base.

Epson scanner for documents, photos, film negatives and slides

Scanners

Wide Tek 18”x24” scanner:

• Among the largest flat-bed scanners at the university.
• Scans up to 1200dpi
• How to use WideTek Scanner in Groundworks

Canon ImageFormula DR-M160ii scanner:

• Document scanner
• Allows large batch scanning, into PDF
• Canon ImageFormula DR-M160ii user guide

Epson Perfection V750 Pro scanner:

• Designed for 35mm slides and film negatives
• Slide trays are available at the Groundworks consulting desk
• Slide scanning available only during staffed hours
• Epson Perfection V750 Pro scanner user guide

Epson 11×17” Scanner: For general scanning.