Due to the specialized nature of the equipment in the studios, we require users to review some training materials before reserving the studios. The training materials will introduce you to the equipment in the recording studios and elsewhere in the Media Scholarship Commons.

Everyone must pass the rules and expectations quiz. The link to the quiz is at the end of the training. In order to access the final quizzes, you are required to take, you will need to self-enroll in the Multimedia Studios Canvas Course first.

 Rules and expectations for the Multimedia Studios

You can access the full training materials in the Multimedia Studios Canvas course. Completing the training demonstrates that you are familiar with the equipment. Once you have completed the training, you can make reservations and use the space. You can review the training materials at any time, even if you are not making a reservation. The training is suitable for beginners and advanced users.

If you need a consultation with staff for either the Audio or Video Studio, schedule a time Monday through Friday between 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. This will be an option on the reservation form.

Staffed Audio and Video Studio Hours:

  • Monday to Friday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Unstaffed Video Studio Hours:

  • Monday to Friday 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
  • Sunday 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
  • Saturday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM

The Video Recording Studio is only available during unstaffed hours on weekdays and weekends to users who do not need any assistance. There are only two possible uses for the studio at these times: creating a single camera video presentation and recording a Lightboard presentation. To reserve the Video Recording studio after hours for these uses, you must complete relevant training and pass the quizzes. You will be solely responsible for resetting the studio to make it ready for the next person.

 Training for using a Blackmagic camera to record a presentation

 Training for using the Lightboard to record a presentation

Audio Recording Studio

Audio Recording Studio

Price Gilbert 3286

Provides a way for audio experts and novices alike to produce high-quality recordings of music, voiceovers, or podcasts. 

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Video Recording Studio

Price Gilbert 3288

Houses production equipment for a variety of student and faculty uses, including lecture capture, green screen presentations, interviews and live broadcast. 

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Video Recording Studio

What do you want to do?

 I just want to learn more about the space and services: 

 I would like to reserve the space for a project: 

  1. Self-enroll in the Multimedia Studios Canvas course
  2. Complete the appropriate module and quizzes in Canvas (Begin with the Start Here Doc). You only have to complete the modules once, not every time you make a reservation, just the first time you reserve a space. 
  3. Once you complete the appropriate module in Canvas, and we review your request, your reservation time is approved.  
  4. If you complete a quiz or module satisfactory, you remain on the approved list of users for future use. 
  5. Reserve a studio: Audio Recording Studio or Video Recording Studio

 Allow at least 5 business days for approval of all reservations.

MSC Control Room

Using the Media Production Spaces

Learn more about the Audio & Video Recording Studios

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FAQ

I'm having trouble getting enrolled in the Multimedia Studios Canvas course? 

You can self-enroll in the Canvas Course or have service managers add you. Contact Alison Valk if you have problems self-enrolling. 
 

I need a special microphone or peripherals to work in the studio, where do I get them? 

In the Canvas Course there is a short module on available Microphone kits for the studio. Review that module. 

It is recommended that you bring your own headphones and/or adapters to work in the Audio Studio. The Whisper Booth works with standard 3.5mm headphones. The Podcasting station works with 1/4" jack.

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Questions about the recording spaces?

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