Photo and Video Studio

The Digital Media Studio is a space that can be reserved for portfolio documenting photography (2D and 3D artworks), portrait photography, and video.

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Digital Media Studio (DMS)

Bookable Services

  • Photograph 2D/3D portfolio work
  • Take portrait photos
  • Record video

    Who can use the Digital Media Studio and how?

    Current students, staff, or faculty of CU Denver, MSU Denver, or CCD can use the Digital Media Studio in the Auraria Library. Studio may be reserved for 60 minutes; multiple appointments can be made in a row. DMS Staff will provide an equipment overview at the beginning of the appointment and will be available on-site for questions, if needed.

    Schedule

    Use the calendar link below to make an appointment. Time slots are based on staff availability. For questions about appointments or anything else related to the DMS please contact us.

    Make an Appointment

    Need to check out a camera or audio recording equipment?

    Please see the AskUs for a variety of media check out kits.

    Check Out Media Kits

    Find this Space

    We are located on the first floor next to the yellow staircase in the Auraria Library. Use the Interactive Floor Maps to view where the DMS space is located inside the library.

    Digital Media Studio Equipment: Camera and Umbrella
    Digital Media Studio Video Set Up
    Digital Media Studio Equipment: Camera

    What to expect:

    • Cameras and recording equipment are for independent use and DMS staff will not do photographing or recording for you.
    • At the beginning of your appointment, we will go over the equipment specified in your reservation and will be available for questions during your appointment.
    • The equipment in the DMS is for use in the space only and cannot be checked out or removed from the space.
    • SD cards are available for all cameras for use in the space and transferring files.

    Video and Photo Cameras:

    • Nikon D850 DSLR Camera
      • 18-55 MM VRII lens (standard)
      • Sigma 10-20 MM lens (wide angle)
    • Sony A7R III
      • 24-70 MM zoom lens

    Studio Gear:

    • 6 Apurture Amaran LED kickers
    • 3 Apurture Amaran LED panels
    • 2 Westcott diffusion umbrellas
    • Genaray Spectra three-light LED light kit
    • Gold/silver flat reflector panel
    • Lavalier mics
    • Rode VideoMic Pro Compact VMP Shotgun Microphone
    • Paper Backdrops: black, charcoal, gray, light gray, green, cream, white
    • Manfrotto tripod with wheels
    • Studio Titan monopod with wheels
    • Glide Gear iPad Teleprompter
    • Sandbags
    • Pegboard on wheels

    Contact

    E-mail: dms@ucdenver.edu

    Phone: (303) 315-7718

    Please leave a message, the space is not occupied during all Auraria Library hours. Staff will respond in 48 hours.