Student Production Studio

High-end video and photo production, video podcasting, and audio recording in a fully equipped studio setting.

Hours

Location

Reservation Only
(no less than 24 hours and
no more than 14 days in advance)

Woodruff Library
level 1, room 120

Student Production Studio supports video recording, including video podcasting, and photo production in a configurable high-end studio setting. The studio also supports simplified audio recording. 

Faculty interested in using our resources to enhance teaching and learning can view sample workshops and assignments on our case studies page.

1. Reserve the Studio. Note that an additional equipment training may be required prior to your reservation, see below. 

2. The Studio operates on a self-service model. If you would like to use the Studio video cameras or one of the Edelkrone devices (except Tripod X), an additional equipment training is required (for sotware training, see the Learning Software and Best Practices section below). To schedule the equipment training, click the button below:  

You are not required to attend the training if you are reserving the Studio for audio recording or if you are bringing your own camera for video or photo production.

There is a User Guide available in the Studio for your reference. Additional manuals and training resources are linked within the Equipment List below.

3. To record video in 4K, bring an SD XC memory card for each of the studio cameras you intend to use (cards may be available for 3-day check out at the Library Service Desk on Level 2). You can also use cards to record in HD. A 64 GB SD card will accommodate about 140 min of footage in HD and 70-120 min in 4K depending on chosen bitrate.

For recording in HD, you can use SD cards or a cardless recording option to a provided USB-C Hard Drive. If recording to the Hard Drive, the files can be transferred to your cloud space or your own media using the studio computer; see the Multicamera Recording section in the guide for details. 

Please read and follow studio use policies listed below. The studios are monitored via the security cameras. Failure to follow the policies may affect your ability to reserve the studio in the future. A violation of Emory Libraries or Emory University code of conduct while using the studio may result in immediate suspension of your reservation privileges.

  • Using the studios without an approved reservation is not allowed.
  • You are responsible for the studio equipment for the period of your reservation and may be charged the full cost of replacement or repair for missing or broken equipment plus a $50 processing fee.
  • You are not allowed to leave the studio unattended. If you bring guests, you need to remain present in the studio for the duration of your reservation.
  • Do not take any studio equipment outside of the studio.
  • Food is not allowed in the studio. Drinks are allowed only in no-spill containers with lids.
  • Leave the studio clean, tidy, and ready for the next user: 
    • Take out any trash. Take out anything you brought into the studio. Make sure that the studio chairs are in the studio while any outside furniture is removed.
    • Reset all the equipment if you moved it by placing it back where you found it.
    • If you used photo cameras, put covers on the cameras and lenses.
    • Reconnect any cables you disconnected.
    • Turn off the production lights. Turn off the power on the power strip attached to the left side of the workbench.
  • Vacate the studio once your reservation time is over. Do not attempt to enter the studio outside of your reservation time period.

Copy your files from the studio computer to your own media or online storage before you vacate the studio. Files left on the computer may be deleted at any time without notice.

The studio includes professional adjustable lighting, four 4K video cameras, and boom and lavalier microphones. The cameras are set up and available for single-camera or multi-camera video production in a configurable setting utilizing innovative railing system. A Sony mirrorless and a Canon DSLR cameras with selections of lenses are available for photography. A selection of Edelkrone devices (SliderPLUS, HeadPLUS, SurfaceONE, StandPLUS, Tripod X) support more creative shooting options.  The default black background can be customized with shelving, props, a white curtain, or a green screen option. 

*click on the equipment links to access the manuals or promo videos

  • To schedule 1:1 software training, please email sdl@emory.edu.
  • Instructors interested in video best practices and support, please email the Academic Production Video Team at apt@emory.edu to schedule a consult.
  • Learn video and audio production and post-production technics and best practices online. Use your Emory access to LinkedIn Learning, an ever-expanding collection of online learning content available to all Emory students, faculty, and staff. Follow this link for a suggested selection of online courses specific to this studio.

  • Adobe Podcast. Web-based. Remove noise and echo from voice recordings, record and edit in a browser, fix microphone issues. Free.
  • AutoPod. A Premiere plugin for automated multi-camera editing. Save time on editing multi-camera video podcasts and interviews. Free trial, then $29/mo.
  • ElevenLabs. Web-based. Generate quality spoken audio from your text in a variety of voices and styles. Includes a free option.

We are supported by students for students. If interested in joining our team, visit our student employment page to learn more.