Technology Resources
Performance GameStations
Custom designed to be the best in their class, these computer stations utilize top-of-the-line graphics cards, extremely high-efficiency processing, and are networked through a blazing fast Ethernet, making them perfect for cutting-edge gaming and Internet access. These performance computers also can be used for word processing and basic office utilities. Peripherals will be available to rent for an additional credit, such as VR Goggles, steering controls, and joysticks.
Professional Office Workstations
Access Granted provides an atmosphere for creative design and accomplishment. In soundproof studio spaces, customers are provided with workstation computers outfitted to outperform even the most sophisticated home production studios. The processing speeds and functionality of these computers allows customers to multitask multiple programs, rendering enormous graphics, sound files, and databases. Systems are equipped with designer software packages for advanced office utilities, photo editing, graphic design, web design, video conferencing, secure data storage, sound editing, live production, mixing, mastering, and more. Each room comes standard with executive seating, personal temperature settings, and surround sound. Access Granted provides these suites with the aim that creative accomplishment and community success will flow through them.
Creative Design Studio
In a soundproof, personalized environment similar to the Professional Office Workstations, the Creative Design Studio is outfitted with a G5 Macintosh Supercomputer with a 42” Plasma Screen built for extremely high resolutions. For three credits an hour one is equipped with the finest graphic design software, video/audio digital editing equipment, virtual world development applications, web authoring software, and much more. Professional microphones and Pro-Tools recording equipment complete the most inexpensive, advanced studio available anywhere today.
Access Learning Center
Designed to be as technologically advanced and easier to utilize than some of the world’s finest educational facilities, the Access Learning Center provides a high-performance technical learning environment. It comes fully equipped with nine cutting-edge Performance PCs (one of which is specifically designed for hosts, and administrators), a Multimedia Digital Projection System illuminating two gigantic screens at the command of the host/educator, and an expandable/retractable desktop environment. The classroom is ideal to host workshops and seminars, professional meetings and presentations, game tournaments and introductions, cinema surround-sound film showings, and much more. The classroom is available for private events as well, such as birthday parties, special-topic discussion seminars, and lectures. Educators and hosts can schedule usage of the space, and pre-registration is available for students and clients both online and within Access Granted. The cost of individual classes or seminars and a minimum number of pre-registered students or clients will be predetermined by the instructor or host, so that the Learning Center’s rental cost is covered, and any additional income is transferred directly to the instructor or host. This will ensure the continued success of our local education system, while being profitable for educators.
Sonic Production Workshop
Fully equipped with all the top of the line audio recording equipment, both analog and digital, the Sonic Production Workshop will provide local musicians with a professional, soundproof wor environment in which they may create media suitable for international distribution. Top-class boom microphones, gold-coated insulated cables, digital and analog multi-channel mixers, digital effects processors, digital/analog sonic maximizers, full range flat-equalizer monitoring, visual sound level feedback, hard-disk recording, Pro-Tools mastering hardware and software, electronic production and midi-sequencing, quantization and synchronization, and CD/DVD burning and replication create a studio in which any audio professional could thrive. A network of audio technicians with specific services and costs will be available for any musicians who need specialized assistance. Clients can pre-purchase service through the credit system, and all revenue will be transferred directly to technicians’ accounts, in order to honor the full value of their services.