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Digital Media Studio Makerspace

Located In Rooms 0140 – 0142E

Step into the spotlight at the Digital Media Studio. Equipped with a white cyclorama, audio/podcasting suite, one-button recording, and editing stations, we have everything you need to produce stunning visuals and sound. Open to all students, faculty, and staff—perfect for professional headshots, podcasts, or enhancing presentations. Come create with us.

Makerspace Hours

Makerspaces are closed daily for an afternoon meal break and on university holidays. Hours are subject to change.

Reserve Studio Time and Editing Bays

Reserve a studio space through the links below to view available times and book.

Please note that our studio spaces and editing rooms may only be reserved for their intended purpose, which is recording audio/video or editing. They are not available for use as general meeting rooms or computer lab space.

Not sure where to start?

Need help planning your project, choosing the right equipment, or figuring out your next steps? Reach out for a consultation.

Workshops

While the Digital Media Studio does not require any online safety or equipment trainings, users may sign up directly for hands-on workshops to gain experience and develop skills with digital media equipment and technologies.

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    Photography Workshop

    This one hour and fifteen minute workshop covers basic camera settings for photography. Learn about the exposure triangle of shutter speed, aperture, and ISO, and basics about focus, depth of field, white balance, and lenses. Join us in the Digital Media Studio and bring your own camera if you have one to learn what the buttons mean.

    Room 0140

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    Podcasting Workshop

    This one hour and fifteen workshop covers the basics of video podcasting. Learn the studio equipment, recording techniques, doing a test podcast, and simple editing in the Digital Media Studio.

    Room 0141

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    Video Production Workshop

    This two hour workshop dives into video production and post-production. Learn basic camera operations in the large studio with the URSA broadcast cameras and record a short video. Then try some basic video editing techniques using Davinci Resolve by Blackmagic Design. Elevate your video skills during this hands-on workshop in the Digital Media Studio.

    Room 0140

  • Lighting Workshop

    This one hour hands-on training shows you how to use the Digital Media Studio Stage lighting, as well as the basics of lighting for interviews, and how to manipulate the light on a subject or item you are photographing or filming. This will help you understand the basic lighting needs for digital media content creation.

    Room 0140

Studios and Equipment

Equipped with a white cyclorama background, customizable lighting grid, reflecta green screen, traditional green screen, broadcast camera, and professional photography equipment. Ideal for a wide range of creative projects, from photography and videography to green screen productions and more.

Professional podcasting setup featuring high-quality microphones, cameras, and a digital mixer. Personalize your recording with customizable LED lights. Perfect for podcasting and high-quality audio recordings. Capable of hosting remote guests via Zoom.

Experience simplicity at its best with our one-button record studio. With just a single press, you can effortlessly start and stop your recording, making it incredibly user-friendly. Record a pitch or presentation using the reflecta green screen to customize the background.

Record a multi-camera production in the large studio with ease in the large studio control room. The switcher allows you to transition cameras, insert graphics, and more to elevate your production.

Professional recording set up featuring surround sound speakers for all your audio needs. The perfect setup for if you are just doing some voice-over work, or if you’re making the next hit single.

  • 4 Editing Computer Stations:
    • DaVinci Resolve Studio
    • Adobe Creative Suite
    • Microsoft Office Suite
    • Headphones
  • Video Editing Suite:
    • Mac Pro
    • DaVinci Resolve Studio
    • Adobe Creative Suite
    • Marshall Monitor
    • Wacom Tablet

Digital Media Studio Staff

Our supervisors are here to support you and your ideas. Reach out with questions about the equipment, possibilities, and logistics of this Makerspace. sictrdmstudio@iastate.edu

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Jake Anderson, Studio Supervisor

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Ben Duggins, Studio Supervisor