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D. Hiden Ramsey Library, University of North Carolina at Asheville

Media Design Lab: Video Recording Studio

Video Recording Studio Equipment

 
 


 

Hours

VRS hours: click here
(Same as Media Design Lab)

Self Service Video Recording Studio

The Self Service Video Recording Studio (VRS) is located within the Media Design Lab / CrAFT Studio area on the lower level of Ramsey Library.  It offers patrons a quiet place to record personal and academic video projects including green screen, head shots, interviews, and more. This space is for current UNC Asheville students, faculty, and staff only. Drop-ins are welcome or you can make a reservation below.

Please note: There are 2 video recording facilities in Ramsey Library: the TV Studio and the Video Recording Studio (VRS). The TV Studio is a full service lab where technicians do the recording for you, and the VRS is a self service, Do-It-Yourself recording studio.

Reservations

Want to reserve the Self Service Video Recording Studio (VRS)?

Before you reserve, please note:

  • You can reserve the Self Service Video Recording Studio (VRS) online by clicking the button below! If you would like to reserve the full service TV Studio please click here.

  • Please enter your @unca.edu email address when reserving the studio.

  • If you're running late for your appointment, we will hold the studio for 15 minutes before turning it over to the next person in line.

  • After placing your reservation make sure you receive an automatic confirmation email.

 



Note: This online reservation system only allows 1 hour blocks of time per reservation for the VRS. If you would like to reserve the studio for more than an hour, you will need to make multiple reservations!

About

The VRS is a sound isolation booth, measuring 12.5' X 15' and is equipped with:

  • 12' X 7.5'  green backdrop and a 9' X 5' black backdrop
  • 2 Fovitec Fluorescent Studio softboxes with stands
  • Track lighting with daylight LED bulbs
  • Tripod with quick release camera plate and dolly

Cameras and microphones are not provided in the space.  Customers who reserve the VRS need to bring their own camera and microphone or may check out equipment from the Circulation desk located on the main floor of Ramsey Library.

Contact Kevin Watson or the MDL desk staff for more information.

Staff

Kevin Watson

Contact:
RAMSEY LIBRARY Office #038
VIDEO PRODUCTION / MEDIA DESIGN LAB
One University Heights
Asheville, NC 28804
kwatson1@unca.edu
828.255.7090