{"id":4949,"date":"2012-06-01T13:01:13","date_gmt":"2012-06-01T13:01:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cnr.ncsu.edu\/blogs\/it-services\/?page_id=28"},"modified":"2026-01-14T18:51:27","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T18:51:27","slug":"it-tools-and-resources","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cnr.ncsu.edu\/internalresources\/it\/it-tools-and-resources\/","title":{"rendered":"Tools and Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n

Quick Links<\/strong>
Posting a Video<\/a>
PowerPoint Template<\/a>
Remote Desktop<\/a>
Website Resources<\/a>
Online Surveys<\/a>
Available Information<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Posting a Video<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Video Channels<\/h2>\n <\/summary>\n

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You can upload a video to YouTube, either to your YouTube personal account that is linked to your NC State gmail account (YouTube is an available application under your NC State Google account<\/a>) or for consideration for the NC State YouTube channel<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you post a video to your personal channel or the NC State channel, please send a message to CNR Communications<\/a> so that they are aware of your video and can favorite it on the College of Natural Resources YouTube channel<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n <\/p>\n <\/details>\n\n\n

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ADA Compliance and Transcriptions<\/h2>\n <\/summary>\n

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Any video with spoken words is required to have a transcript that is uploaded for ADA compliance.  This is a federally mandated regulation with which we must comply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some companies that provide this service and that are often used include 3Play Media<\/a>  and Automatic Sync<\/a>. NC State has established a convenience contract for transcript and caption creation.  You can view the pricing and reference number by logging in with your Unity ID and viewing this Transcript and Captioning Providers<\/a> page.    We recommend reviewing this page so that you can estimate the cost of transcription services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Refer to the OIT accessibility\u00a0closed captioning guide<\/a>\u00a0for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n <\/p>\n <\/details>\n\n\n

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Video Production Services<\/h2>\n <\/summary>\n

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Wolfbytes<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

WolfBytes, a division of NC State OIT offers a range of affordable video filming, production and editing services for the NC State campus community. Staff include members professionally certified in Apple Final Cut and Apple Motion. \u00a0You can review their services, formats, service cost and captioning information on the\u00a0Wolfbytes page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DELTA Video Production<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

DELTA\u2019s video production team is available to help in all aspects of video production including but not limited to consultation and training, frequently produced videos, editing and video production technologies.  You can review their services, rates, and setup a consultation with them through their Video Production page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n <\/p>\n <\/details>\n\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n

PowerPoint Template<\/h2>\n\n\n
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PowerPoint Template<\/h2>\n <\/summary>\n

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You can use the College of Natural Resources PowerPoint template for your next presentation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

View and download the Powerpoint Template<\/a> on our College Brand Asset page.<\/p>\n\n\n <\/p>\n <\/details>\n\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n

Remote Desktop<\/h2>\n\n\n
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A Remote Desktop Connection allows you to access and control your office computer from any other computer, on or off campus. This is a function primarily for users of Windows PCs, although you can connect from a Mac to a Windows machine using the Remote Desktop Client for Mac<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To connect to your computer, you must first know the machine name. To find the machine name:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Log into your office computer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Right-click the Start <\/strong>menu.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Click System<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Under Device specifications, Full Device name<\/strong> is the name of your computer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Your machine name may also be located on a sticker on your computer.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    To connect, simply run the Remote Desktop Connection<\/strong> application on a Windows machine, or the Remote Desktop Client<\/strong> program on a Mac. Enter the machine name you copied during step #4 above, and log in with your Unity ID and password. You may need to add wolftech\\ in front of your Unity ID.<\/p>\n\n\n <\/p>\n <\/details>\n\n\n

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    Connecting from OFF-CAMPUS<\/h2>\n <\/summary>\n

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    To connect to your work machine from off-campus using Remote Desktop, you will first need to be using a secure VPN connection. The simplest way to establish a VPN connection is to visit here<\/a> and follow the instructions on the page.<\/p>\n\n\n <\/p>\n <\/details>\n\n\n

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    Graduate Student Remote Desktop Access<\/h2>\n <\/summary>\n

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    If you are a CNR graduate student and would like to request remote desktop access. Please submit a request using our Get Help form<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n <\/p>\n <\/details>\n\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n

    Website Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n
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    Starting out a new website?<\/h2>\n <\/summary>\n

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    A great place to start is with the Get on The Web<\/a> site created by OIT.  This helps you determine your initial needs and options for making a new site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    If you are planning on creating a new website for your research group or project, first contact the CNR Director of Communications<\/a>. The Communication Office can help you focus your content and determine the best home for your site, as well as help to integrate it into other existing sites within the college and the university at large.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    You can also contact the CNR IT staff<\/a> for help with questions about the implementation and setup for your site. We can help you find resources and where to find information about existing systems and site policies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    For example, every NCSU site must<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n