The Studio

Located in the Computer Classroom on the 3rd floor of Laramie County Library, The Studio is a professional video production station that can be used for a variety of projects. 

This video production space is made possible by a generous grant from Libraries Build Business.

 Use The Studio to:

• Perfect an entrepreneurial pitch
• Add green screen graphics for a fun social media ad
• Create a vlog or podcast
• Practice and critique interview skills
• Produce a self-tape for auditions
• Record a public service announcement for nonprofits
• Demonstrate products
• Complete a class assignment
• Create stop-motion video projects
• Conduct a lesson with a homeschool group

The Studio Components

• Video recording equipment:
  • Video camera (Sony)
  • Microphone (Rode)
  • Software (Blackmagic Media Express)
• Green screen (Draper, 10’ x 10’)
• Spotlights
• Portable diffused lights
• Ring light (portable, with cell phone adapter)
• Sound-absorbing screen (collapsible) and sound-absorbing panels
• Life-size cardboard cutout (for adjusting camera focus)
• Table and chair (adjustable height)
• Photography screen (black/white, reversible)
• Whiteboard
• Tabletop light box (25″ x 30″ x 25″) with different colored sweeps
  • Note: A tabletop light box is also available to check out and take to a different location
• Tripod (GorillaPod with cellphone adapter)
• Specialized Computers with Adobe Cloud Suite, Audacity, and other video, audio, and photography editing software
  • Tutorials for software programs are available through LinkedIn Learning

Instructions for Use

Certification:

• Individuals must complete the certification process before using The Studio.
• In order to become certified, individuals should fill out The Studio Certification Form by clicking here or clicking the button below. Once submitted, a library employee will be in contact to set up a time for certification.
• The certification process consists of an hour long, one-on-one training session which reviews The Studio’s technology and instructions for proper use. At the end of the certification appointment, all individuals must sign a liability waiver in order to use The Studio.
• In order to use The Studio, individuals must have a Laramie County Library System or WYLD System library card. Individuals must bring their library card and a USB flash drive (at least 4GB) to the certification appointment.
• Individuals 12 years of age and older may be certified to use The Studio. Individuals under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a responsible adult in order to complete the certification process, and sign the liability waiver.
  

Reserving The Studio

• After successfully completing the certification process and signing the liability waiver, individuals may reserve The Studio in person at the Computer Center help desk, at the 1^st floor Ask Here desk, or by calling the library at 307-634-3561.

Using The Studio

• Individuals wishing to use The Studio should review the helpful list of video recording instructions and frequently asked questions available below.
• The Studio Video Recording Instructions
• The Studio Frequently Asked Questions