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Digital Media Studio Makerspace

Makerspace Hours

Makerspaces are closed for an afternoon meal break. Hours are subject to change.

Explore Your Creativity

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.

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.

Want to build a foundation in photo and video?

Sign up for a Makerspace 101 Hands-On Training — Photography 101, Podcasting 101, Video Production 101, and more — to get hands-on experience with the equipment.

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.

  • Blackmagic URSA Broadcast G2 Studio Cameras (4)
  • Libec Rolling Pedestal Dolly (4)
  • Stage Lighting: (5) Gemini LED light panels, (20) Hornet 200-C lights, ETC ColorSource control panel
  • Flash: (2) Godox AD400
  • White Cyc Stage
  • Flip-Q Teleprompter Software with 3 teleprompter monitors on studio cameras
  • Green Screen
  • Reflecta Gray Screen
  • Two-stage boxes featuring (8) audio input channels and (8) audio output channels
  • Paper Backdrop Rolls: Cardinal, Black, Blue, Red
  • Big Screen Monitor
  • C-Stands & sand bags
  • Flags
  • White display boxes
  • Crane Camera Dolly
  • (4) Monopods
  • (2) Tripod
  • Mobile LED Light Kit
  • Intercom System
  • GMV Motorized Camera Slider
  • Portable Changing Room

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

  • Talent table
  • (3) Microphones
  • (3) Marshall Cameras
  • (3) Audio Technica Headphones
  • Big Screen Monitor
  • Additional Audio Recording Equipment:
    • Wireless Lavalier Microphone
    • (16) Microphone StandsExtron Program Control
    • (7) Lavalier Microphones
    • Three Beta 57A Microphones
    • Beta 52A Microphone
    • Shotgun Microphone
    • (2) AKG Microphones
    • (4) Shure Beta Microphones

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.

  • Blackmagic ATEM Switcher
  • Behringer X32 Mixer
  • Clear Com Headsets
  • Blackmagic HyperDeck Recorders
  • Blackmagic Camera Control Panel
  • Large Monitors

  • Mac Pro
  • Davinci Resolve Studio
  • Audio Creative Suite
  • Behringer X32 Mixer
  • Marshall Camera Control Panel
  • Extron Control Panel
  • Blackmagic Hyperdeck Recorder
  • Laptop with Zoom for remote guest

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.

  • Extron Control Panel
  • Extron Recorder
  • 2 Lavalier microphones
  • 2 Personal mixers
  • 2 Headphones
  • Reflecta Gray Screen
  • Dell PC

  • Mac Pro
  • DaVinci Resolve Studio
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Behringer X32 Mixer
  • Mackie Studio Speakers
  • Headphones

  • 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

Headshot of Jake Anderson

Jake Anderson, Studio Supervisor

jakea21@iastate.edu