Media creation spaces
University Systems and UVic Libraries offer spaces for students to watch and listen to audio and video media, edit and produce audio and video projects, record podcasts and use VR technology.
Learn more about resources for media and making in the library including 3D printing, laser cutting and book arts.
Viewing
Small viewing room
Mearns - McPherson A110
Watch and listen to digital and physical media (DVD, Blu-ray, and VHS) on a 40" HD TV with stereo speakers.
Capacity: 4 seats
Large viewing room
Watch and listen to digital and physical media (DVD, Blu-ray, and VHS) on a 46" HD TV with Dolby 5.1 surround sound. Also includes lighting and green screen for video recording.
Capacity: 15 seats
Sound & video production
Video room
HSD A154
Record and edit digital sound and video on a Mac studio workstation. Includes a digital camera and mic, teleprompter, video lighting and backdrop, and Wacom creative tablet.
Capacity: 3 seats and 1 computer
Editing room
Mearns - McPherson A108
Record and edit digital sound and video on a Windows studio workstation. Includes mics and studio speakers, a MIDI keyboard, and editing software including the Adobe suite and Audacity.
Capacity: 3 seats and 1 computer
Podcasting
Podcast studio
Record interviews and podcasts to a MicroSD card or our Windows computer. Also has an HD TV, DVD player and sound system.
Capacity: 12 seats, 4 studio mics and 1 computer
Podcast corner
HSD A131
Record interviews and podcasts to our Mac computer. (This isn't an enclosed room, but has privacy barriers.)
Capacity: 6 seats, 4 studio mics and 1 computer
Get help
Contact the library's Ask Us Desk for help with facilities in the library.
Contact IT support for help with facilities in the Clearihue, HSD or BEC buildings. You can also talk to the University Systems staff working at the computer lab in person.