How to fill out a PEPS Videotaping ticket

PEPS has changed the way you request that PEPS videotape an event from a Carleton web-form to an ITS Helpdesk ticket form.  We are asking for exactly the same info as before.  The change is to attempt to streamline our processes and save time for both our clientele and ourselves.  This page will run you through filling out a PEPS videotaping request.

I have an upcoming event and need PEPS!

First open your favorite browser, and type in this URL: http://go.carleton.edu/peps

PEPS' page will appear:

Click on the big link: Online WebForms for PEPS requests can be found here:

You will notice that there are only two links in the box now, rather than four.  That's because three of the four service requests are all now found in WebHelpDesk.  Click on the A/V Technician Requests.  This will take you to the ITS Helpdesk request page.

You will have to login using your regular Carleton netID and password.

This is the catch... If you're not from Carleton, you can't request PEPS services in this manner.  If you're an outside group, you will need to go through someone at Carleton, College Relations, or the Director of the Arts' office at the Weitz Center for Creativity.

Once you've logged in, you should see this screen:

Click on the Request Type dropdown menu and scroll towards the bottom and choose PEPS

Then a new drop-down menu will appear, with only one choice: Event.  Highlight Event.

Then a new drop-down menu will appear, with three choices. 

For this tutorial we'll be choosing Videotaping.  But you'll see that there are two other choices, Tech Assistance and/or Setup and Videoconferencing Setup.  We'll cover these in a different tutorial.  For now, select the third choice, and a new ticket-request window will open.

The blue-note tells you that this ticket requires approval.  All that means is that PEPS has to ensure that we actually CAN fulfill your request.  We will endeavor to do so, so being 'denied' only means that we don't have the staff, or we can't ACTUALLY do what you've requested.  99% of requests will most likely be approved.

Moving on, please write a Subject that describes your event.  I'll pick a convocation for the purpose of this tutorial...

I've invented an event, called Convocation.

The next thing is the Request Detail. In this space, try to give us a general overview of your needs.  This is also a space to put information that we don't specifically ask for, special circumstances, etc...

Then enter your event date and start and end times.  Please fill in the time your event ACTUALLY starts.  PEPS will ensure that someone is there to videotape well before your event begins.

Next enter the presenter's name and the intended audience for the video of the event.

Then tell us how you would like the processed video to be delivered to you.  You can order DVDs or data CDs, have the file sent to you through Collab, copied to your own flash drive or hard drive, or uploaded to Reason.  Then enter the number of DVDs you want to order. If you are ordering CDs, enter the number of CDs this box as well and be sure to specify that you want CDs.

If you are ordering any blank media, enter your department's charge number or check the box to indicate that you will pay with Schillers. 

The Carbon Copy (CC: ) space at the bottom is there if you want anyone else to be included in any communications from us regarding the request.  Simply check enable and enter their Carleton usernames. The attachments button is for if you have a Facilities Setup Request Form, or a sketch of the setup indicating where you would like us to videotape from, you can create a PDF of these things, and include them in the ticket itself.

Once you've filled in all of the requisite things, click save, and you'll see this screen:

You should recieve an automated e-mail in your Gmail from the ticketing system.  The system at the same time e-mails all of the PEPS adult staff, and lets them know that you've requested something.

As soon as we've seen it, and checked to ensure that PEPS is able to fulfill your request, we'll 'Approve' the ticket, and you should receive another e-mail confirming that PEPS will help your conference happens.

If for some reason, you have not received a confirmation e-mail from us in one full business day, please e-mail PEPS, and inquire.  This should never happen.  But just in case.  peps@carleton.edu