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Videos & Tutorials: Arts

This guide hosts a number of videos and tutorials for various disciplines, databases, and library services.

Makerspace

Makerspace: Checking In and Getting StartedPollak Library Makerspace: Checking in and Getting Started (1:07) movie icon

In this video, we’ll walk you through where to find us and the quick check-in process. Students, faculty and staff are welcome to use our equipment for free, including a Glowforge laser cutter, Cricut vinyl cutter, button maker, bookmaking tools, sewing machine, VR headsets, and podcast studios. For questions or assistance please contact makerspace@fullerton.edu

 

 

How to Download AudacityPollak Library Makerspace: How to Download Audacity (1:50) movie icon

In this quick tutorial, you'll learn how to download and install Audacity—the free, open-source audio editor for Mac and PC. By the end of this video, you’ll have Audacity installed and ready to start recording and editing your audio projects!

 

 

 

How to Record & Edit Audio in AudacityMakerspace Podcast Tutorial - How to Record & Edit Audio in Audacity (3:45) 

New to audio editing? In this beginner-friendly tutorial, you’ll learn the basics of recording and editing audio. You’ll learn how to: Record directly in Audacity with your built-in or external microphone Import audio files you’ve recorded elsewhere Use key editing tools like the Selection Tool and Zoom Cut out mistakes, trim repeated lines, and clean up your audio

 

 

Adding Intro & Outro Music Using AudacityMakerspace Podcast Tutorial - Adding Intro & Outro Music (5:42) movie icon

Want to make your podcast sound more professional? In this video, you’ll learn how to: Find free, license-safe music online Import multiple tracks into Audacity Trim, split, and move clips for intros and outros Add fade-in and fade-out effects Save and export your final podcast as MP3 or WAV.