QI’s team of creative professionals assist with photos, video, websites, design and editorial projects, including grant writing.
“What’s really exciting about QI is we’ve got the full stack. It’s not just the scientists in the field or in the lab doing the research; it’s the whole team of everyone else helping us put our research out in front of the community, out in front of the public, to tell our stories.”
Photography
With high-end camera equipment, professional lenses and an array of flashes, portable lights and other accessories, QI’s photographers have the tools to deliver beautiful portraits, engaging event/performance coverage, or attractive product photography. For more information, contact qi-media@ucsd.edu
Video
QI’s video production team offers:
- Event/performance documentation, from basic single-camera coverage to complex multi-camera, multi-operators live-switching video recording. Live web streaming is also possible. Services can be provided in Atkinson Hall facilities (including its five-room production studio) or at other locations on or off-campus.
- Documentary/research(er) profiles, including interviews, b-roll, technology demonstrations, etc., enhanced with music, graphics, animations or overlay text. High-Definition or Ultra-High Definition (4K) workflows are possible.
- Editorial support, such as script writing, voice over narration and other pre-production planning services.
For more information, contact qi-media@ucsd.edu
Design and Web Development
QI offers assistance in developing logos, infographics, brochures, posters, illustrations and layouts for collateral material, including for PowerPoint presentations, as well as liaising with printers and other contractors. Website design and development services are also available for small to medium size projects. For more information, contact Scott Blair, sblair@ucsd.edu
Grant Writing
An in-house grant writer can be hired at an hourly rate to help write and/or edit research grant proposals in response to federal and other solicitations. QI has a track record of crafting successful proposals for the National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health, Department of Energy, Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, Office of Naval Research and other funding agencies. QI’s grant writing services are available to support projects to be submitted through the QI Business Office as well as other business offices on campus. To see a list of research funding opportunities, see the Funding Opportunities page. For more information, contact Molly Wofford, mwofford@ucsd.edu
Technical and General Writing
QI’s professional writers and editors have experience in technical/scientific writing as well as writing for lay audiences, print and electronic media. They are available to write news releases, brochures, pamphlets, conference programs, etc., and edit documents such as academic publications, including journal articles and conference papers. For more information, contact qi-communications@ucsd.edu