Digital Multimedia Services
The Creative Production Lab offers a variety of resources to add audio, video, and photography components to your projects.
Video & Audio Editing Software
Green Screen & Video Studio
The CPL media studio space is available for patron use by appointment. CPL staff will prepare lighting equipment and backdrops to meet your needs, and guide you on the use of recording equipment. Patrons are responsible for the operation of recording equipment with CPL staff available for assistance and tutoring as is required during your time in the studio.
Video Projects
For video projects we offer a Canon XA-40 4k 60fps camcorder with two wireless Sennheiser lapel mics. We also offer a single point Audio Technica directional mic. The recording space can accommodate up to two subjects within the frame, either seated or standing. A teleprompter is available on request by appointment only.
Photography Projects
For photography we offer a Canon Rebel T6i with a standard 35-70 or macro lens. We also have a 36" lightshed for product or small object photography. The studio area can accommodate up to two human subjects with backdrops and standard lighting, or wall-mounting for paintings or flat media photography. For portrait photography, please plan on bringing someone to operate the camera on your behalf.
The CPL media studio is an ideal space for all portfolio preparation and digitization needs. Please reach out with any questions about your project needs.
Available backdrops include: black UNO-branded, white UNO-branded, black, and a green screen. There is also a white wall.
The green screen can be used for adding a digital background to a subject you are filming. Some tips for using the green screen:
- Please allow 15-20 minutes for set-up.
- Avoid wearing green when using the green screen.
Reservations are required to guarantee the space and cut down on set-up time.
The CPL studio is a patron-use space. Staff will assist in setup and patron operation of the equipment, but will not act as videographers or photographers for a project.
For solo recording, remote camera control is available. Patrons are responsible for media retrieval, storage, and editing on conclusion of their studio appointment. Staff can assist with basic software tutoring, but are not available for full-service media preparation at this time.
WhisperRoom
The WhisperRoom is a state-of-the-art audio booth for recording voiceovers, music production, and more.
CPL staff will assist patrons in setting up the recording equipment, preparing an Adobe Audition session, and setting input levels in preparation for audio recording. Once completed, audio files can be retrieved for editing on any of our in-lab Mac Pro workstations or other device. Staff can assist patrons in basic editing and file preparation.
Available equipment:
- Rode NT1-A Diaphragm Condenser Microphone
- Scarlett 2i2 USB Audio Interface
- Adobe Audition Software
Audio/Visual Equipment
- Lavalier Microphones and a video camera are available for use inside the lab.
- Video and still cameras, audio recorders, microphones, and other equipment are available for checkout at the Circulation Desk.
- Blu-ray, DVD, VHS players, and recorders
- HDV Tape Injector for capturing video
