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Workstations, Studios and VR Spaces

How bookings work

  1. Become a member by taking our orientation course. Users must follow our booking policy and safer space policy. Groups are welcome, but consider space-limitations and nearby workspaces. Non-booking group members must sign-in with staff in Room 207.
  2. Use the Book buttons to book studios and workstations for up to 5 consecutive hours or VR rooms for up to 2 consecutive hours.
  3. Wait for email that approves or declines the booking (one business day).
  4. (If approved) Bring your YU-card to the Media Creation Lab in Scott Library, Room 207.
  5. Meet staff who guide you to the booked space.
  6. You must check in with staff within 30 min of the scheduled start.
  7. (First-time visitors) Do an orientation session with staff as part of your booking.
  8. Create with curiosity and responsibility!

Your feedback is important to us, please contact mmcl@yorku.ca with comments or questions. 

Making & Media Creation Quick Links

Media Editing Workstations: Scott Library 207

Workstations 1-5: Dell G7

Dell G7 7700, laptop computer
  1. Non-booking group members must sign in with staff in Room 207.
  2. MCL workstations don't permanently store files. Use online-storage services (like Google Drive) and/or portable hard-drives to save your work!
  3. MCL workstations automatically reset after 60 min without manual input!
  4. Adobe Creative Cloud requires signing into Adobe's online service. You can create a free Adobe account if you don't have one. Or you can sign in with an existing Google, Facebook, or Apple account.
  • Dell G7 7700 PC running Windows 10
  • Integrated 17" screen @ 144Hz
  • External 24" monitor available
  • Intel i7-10750H CPU @ 2.6 GHz, 6 cores
  • NVidia GeForce RTX 2070 graphics card
  • 16GB DDR4 RAM
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Workstation 6: 27in iMac, 2017

  1. Non-booking group members must sign in with staff in Room 207.
  2. MCL workstations don't permanently store files. Use online-storage services (like Google Drive) and/or portable hard-drives to save your work!
  3. Adobe Creative Cloud requires signing into Adobe's online service. You can create a free Adobe account if you don't have one. Or you can sign in with an existing Google, Facebook, or Apple account.
  • 27-in iMac (2017)
  • Retina 5K display
  • Intel Core i5 CPU @ 3.5 GHz, 4 cores
  • Radeon Pro 575 4 GB graphics card
  • 16 GB DDR4 RAM
  • Apple Magic Keyboard
  • Apple Magic Trackpad
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Workstation 7: Mac Studio

  1. Non-booking group members must sign in with staff in Room 207.
  2. MCL workstations don't permanently store files. Use online-storage services (like Google Drive) and/or portable hard-drives to save your work!
  3. Adobe Creative Cloud requires signing into Adobe's online service. You can create a free Adobe account if you don't have one. Or you can sign in with an existing Google, Facebook, or Apple account.
  • Apple Mac Studio (2023) 
  • Apple Studio Display (5K Retina) 
  • M2 Max, 12 cores 
  • 32 GB Unified RAM 
  • FLkey Mini 
  • Apple Magic Keyboard
  • Apple Magic Trackpad
  • Logitech MX Master 3S
  • Sony MDR-7506
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Media Editing Workstations: Markham Library 3060

Workstations 1-3: Mac Studio

  1. MCL workstations don't permanently store files. Use online-storage services (like Google Drive) and/or portable hard-drives to save your work!
  2. Adobe Creative Cloud requires signing into Adobe's online service. You can create a free Adobe account if you don't have one. Or you can sign in with an existing Google, Facebook, or Apple account.
  • Mac Studio (Configuration: CPU: M2 Ultra (24‑core CPU, 60‑core GPU, 32‑core Neural Engine), Memory: 128GB RAM, Storage: 2TB
  • Davinci Resolve Speed Editor
  • Blackmagic Colour Panel
  • Scarlett 4i4 Audio Interface
  • Shure SM7B Dynamic Microphone
  • Tritton In Line Booster
  • Rode PSA+ Microphone Arm
  • Novation Launchpad X
  • Novation 61SL mkIII
  • M-Audio EX-P Expression Pedal
  • M-Audio SP-1 Sustain Pedal
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Scott Library (Keele)

Audio Recording Studio: Scott Library 203K

Note: This room has a max capacity of 3.
See the "Included Equipment" list in the following section
to see what tools are available.

This room accommodates three people. It has the following equipment:

  1. Computer workstation for monitoring (listening), recording, and editing
    1. Widescreen, curved monitor (32 in)
    2. Recording-editing software (Hindenburg Pro)
    3. Dimmable keylight with adjustable desktop arm
    4. One USB Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 18i8)
    5. One microphone (Rode PodMic) with boom arm
    6. One set of headphones (Sennheiser HD 280 Pro)
  2. Sound booth (6 x 6 ft, 65 dB of sound attenuation, wheelchair-accessible)
    1. Two microphones (Audio-Technica AT2020) with boom stands
    2. Two sets of headphones (Sennheiser HD 280 Pro)
    3. Two music-sheet stands
    4. Two sets of dimmable and colour-adjustable lights
  1. First-time visitors must do an orientation session with staff as part of their booking.
  2. Non-booking group members must sign in with staff in Room 207.
  3. MCL workstations don't permanently store files. Use online-storage services (like Google Drive) and/or portable hard-drives to save your work!
  4. MCL workstations automatically reset after 60 min without manual input!
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Audio Recording Studio: Scott Library 207C

Note: This room has a max capacity of 3.
See the "Included Equipment" list in the following section
to see what tools are available.

  1. Sound booth (6 x 6 ft, 65 dB of sound attenuation, wheelchair-accessible)
    • Computer workstation for monitoring (listening), recording, and editing
    • Large monitor (32 in) with bias lighting
    • Recording-editing software (Hindenburg Pro, FL Studio)
    • Novation FLkey Mini Compact MIDI Keyboard
    • Dimmable desk lamp light with RGB
    • One USB Audio Interface (Focusrite Scarlett 2i2)
    • Two sets of headphones (Sony MDR7506)
    • Two microphones (Audio-Technica AT2020) with boom stands
    • RGB and sound reactive colour-adjustable lighting
  1. First-time visitors must do an orientation session with staff as part of their booking.
  2. Non-booking group members must sign in with staff in Room 207.
  3. MCL workstations don't permanently store files. Use online-storage services (like Google Drive) and/or portable hard-drives to save your work!
  4. MCL workstations automatically reset after 60 min without manual input!
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Flex Studio: Scott Library 204

Flex-studio podcasting setup

Note: This room has a max capacity of 8.
See "Included Equipment" in the following section
to see what tools are available.

This room accommodates up to eight people. It can be used as a studio with stations for podcasting, video-recoding, photography, and more.

  1. Podcasting
    1. Desk with four desktop microphone stands (On-Stage DS7200)
    2. Four microphones (Audio-Technica AT875R)
    3. Four pop filters (Thronmax P1)
    4. Four headphones (Sennheiser HD 280 Pro)
    5. Zoom LiveTrak-8 mixing board with multiple recording options
    6. Multi-headphone amplifier box (HM-4)
  2. Video-recording
    1. 4K camcorder (JVC GY-HM180U), with
      1. Tripod (Manfrotto 290 Xtra)
    2. 6K-capable video camera (Blackmagic URSA Broadcast G2), with
      1. Tripod (Manfrotto 290 Xtra)
    3. Set of LED lights with stands (ikan Onyx)
    4. Set of smaller LED lights with stands and softboxes (Neewer)
    5. Green-screen wall
    6. Curtain system to create black-box space
    7. 10-foot-wide portable backdrop with black, white, or grey background
    8. Teleprompter (Only to be used with Canon R5 camera)
  3. Photography
    1. Mirrorless camera (Canon EOS R5), with
      1. Tripod (Manfrotto 290 Xtra)
      2. Wide-angle lens (Canon 35 mm, f / 1.4L)
      3. Round-head camera flash (Godox V1)
    2. Set of LED lights with stands (ikan Onyx)
    3. Set of smaller LED lights with stands and softboxes (Neewer)
    4. Green-screen wall
    5. Curtain system to create black-box space
    6. 10-foot-wide portable backdrop with black, white, or grey background
  4. Lecture-recording
    1. Lightboard (by Revolution Lightboards) with erasable surface and markers
    2. Lightboard-mounted camera (Avaya HC020)
    3. Optional desktop microphone (Shure M5VC)
  5. Object photography
    1. Lightbox (80 cm x 80 cm 80 cm) with
      • Dimmable light
      • Top- and front-flaps
      • Grey, orange, black, or white backgrounds
  6. PC for general content-creation
    1. Audio-editing software (Ableton Live, Audacity)
    2. Video editing software (DaVinci Resolve, OpenShot Video Editor)
    3. Dimmable keylight with adjustable desktop arm
    4. Video-capture card (AVerMedia HD Capture GC573)
    5. Webcam with 1080p resolution (Logitech StreamCam)
  1. First-time visitors must do an orientation session with staff as part of their booking.
  2. Non-booking group members must sign in with staff in Room 207.
  3. MCL workstations don't permanently store files. Use online-storage services (like Google Drive) and/or portable hard-drives to save your work!
  4. MCL workstations automatically reset after 60 min without manual input!
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Podcasting Studio: Scott Library 203E

Podcasting Studio: Scott Library 203E

Note: This room has a max capacity of 4.
See the "Included Equipment" list in the following section
to see what tools are available.

  • Desk with four desktop microphone stands (On-Stage DS7200)
    • Four microphones (Audio-Technica AT875R)
    • Four pop filters (Thronmax P1)
    • Four headphones (Sennheiser HD 280 Pro)
    • Zoom LiveTrak-8 mixing board with multiple recording options
    • Multi-headphone amplifier box (HM-4)
  • PC for general content-creation
    • Audio-editing software (Ableton Live, Audacity)
    • Video editing software (DaVinci Resolve, OpenShot Video Editor)
    • Dimmable keylight with adjustable desktop arm
    • Video-capture card (AVerMedia HD Capture GC573)
    • Webcam with 1080p resolution (Logitech StreamCam)
  1. First-time visitors must do an orientation session with staff as part of their booking.
  2. Non-booking group members must sign in with staff in Room 207.
  3. MCL workstations don't permanently store files. Use online-storage services (like Google Drive) and/or portable hard-drives to save your work!
  4. MCL workstations automatically reset after 60 min without manual input!

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Markham Campus Library (Markham)

Green Screen Studio: Markham Library 3060C

Note: This room has a max capacity of 3. See the "Included Equipment" list in the following section to see what tools are available.

  1. Patrons must electronically check-in no later than 30 min after their booking starts. The check-in link and verification code are emailed in advance.
  2. First-time visitors must do an orientation session with staff as part of their booking.
  3. MMCL workstations don't permanently store files. Use online-storage services (like Google Drive) and/or portable hard-drives to save your work!
  4. MMCL workstations automatically reset after 60 min without manual input!
  • Green Cyclorama Wall
  • Neewer Photography Backdrop Roller
  • Seemless Paper Backdrop - 82" x 36' white
  • Seemless Paper Backdrop - 82" x 36' black
  • iMac Desktop
  • Sennheiser MKE600
  • Sony MDR7506
  • Neewer C Stand 2-pack for lights and microphone
  • Amaran 150c LED Light
  • Amaran F22C light panal
  • SmallRig Parabolic Softbox LA-D85 85mm
  • Godox Speedlite Softbox 70x100 Rectangular Softbox
  • Photography Light FotoStudio Softbox with Grid Bowens
  • Godox CS-65D 65cm Lighting Softbox
  • NEEWER Upgraded 660 PRO II RGB LED Video Light with App Control & Stand Kit
  • NEEWER 12.2"x11.4" Foldable Softbox Diffuser with Grid
  • Smallrig Tripod System
  • Neewer Boom Pole
  • Rode Wireless Pro (2-person set)
  • Canon Cinema EOS R5 C Full-Frame Mirrorless Body
  • SmallRig R5C Camera Cage
  • Canon RF 24-70mm f2.8L IS USM
  • Blackmagic Design Video Assist 7'' 12G HDR
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Video and Photo Creation Studio: Markham Library 3060H

Note: This room has a max capacity of 3. See the "Included Equipment" list in the following section to see what tools are available.

  1. Patrons must electronically check-in no later than 30 min after their booking starts. The check-in link and verification code are emailed in advance.
  2. First-time visitors must do an orientation session with staff as part of their booking.
  3. MMCL workstations don't permanently store files. Use online-storage services (like Google Drive) and/or portable hard-drives to save your work!
  4. MMCL workstations automatically reset after 60 min without manual input!
  • Neewer Photography Backdrop Roller
  • Seemless Paper Backdrop - 82" x 36' white
  • Seemless Paper Backdrop - 82" x 36' black
  • MacBook Pro 16"
  • Sennheiser MKE600
  • Sony MDR7506 Headphones
  • Neewer C Stand 2-pack for lights and microphone
  • Amaran 150c LED Light
  • SmallRig Parabolic Softbox LA-D85 85mm
  • Godox Speedlite Softbox 70x100 Rectangular Softbox
  • Godox Lantern Softbox
  • Photography Light FotoStudio Softbox with Grid Bowens
  • Godox CS-65D 65cm Lighting Softbox
  • NEEWER Upgraded 660 PRO II RGB LED Video Light with App Control & Stand Kit
  • NEEWER 12.2"x11.4" Foldable Softbox Diffuser with Grid
  • Smallrig Tripod System
  • Neewer Boom Pole
  • Rode Wireless Pro (2-person set)
  • Canon Cinema EOS R5 C Full-Frame Mirrorless Body
  • SmallRig R5C Camera Cage
  • Canon RF 24-70mm f2.8L IS USM
  • Blackmagic Design Video Assist 7'' 12G HDR
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Group Podcasting Studio: Markham Library 3060B & 3060D

Note: This room has a max capacity of 4. See the "Included Equipment" list in the following section to see what tools are available.

  1. Patrons must electronically check-in no later than 30 min after their booking starts. The check-in link and verification code are emailed in advance.
  2. First-time visitors must do an orientation session with staff as part of their booking.
  3. MMCL workstations don't permanently store files. Use online-storage services (like Google Drive) and/or portable hard-drives to save your work!
  4. MMCL workstations automatically reset after 60 min without manual input!
  • Rode Rodecaster Pro II
  • Sony MDR7506Rode DS-1 Tabletop Mic Stand
  • SE Electronics DCM6 DynaCaster Microphone 
  • SE Electronics Dual Pro Pop Shield
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Audio and Video Production Studio: Markham Library 3060E, 3060F, & 3060G

Note: This room has a max capacity of 1. See the "Included Equipment" list in the following section to see what tools are available.

  1. Patrons must electronically check-in no later than 30 min after their booking starts. The check-in link and verification code are emailed in advance.
  2. First-time visitors must do an orientation session with staff as part of their booking.
  3. MMCL workstations don't permanently store files. Use online-storage services (like Google Drive) and/or portable hard-drives to save your work!
  4. MMCL workstations automatically reset after 60 min without manual input!
  • Mac Studio (Configuration: CPU: M2 Ultra (24‑core CPU, 60‑core GPU, 32‑core Neural Engine), Memory: 128GB RAM, Storage: 2TB
  • Davinci Resolve Speed Editor
  • Blackmagic Colour Panel
  • Scarlett 4i4 Audio Interface
  • Shure SM7B Dynamic Microphone
  • Tritton In Line Booster
  • Rode PSA+ Microphone Arm
  • Novation Launchpad X
  • Novation 61SL mkIII
  • M-Audio EX-P Expression Pedal
  • M-Audio SP-1 Sustain Pedal
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VR Rooms (Keele Campus)

VR Room 203E & 203G

VR room entrance

Note: These rooms must be used for VR experiences or producing artifacts for VR experiences. If you experience any dizziness or discomfort while viewing VR content, quit the experience and remove the headset immediately.

  1. Patrons must electronically check-in no later than 30 min after their booking starts. The check-in link and verification code are emailed in advance.
  2. First-time visitors must do an orientation session with staff as part of their booking.
  3. Non-booking group members must sign in with staff in Room 207.
  4. MCL workstations don't permanently store files. Use online-storage services (like Google Drive) and/or portable hard-drives to save your work!

Each room accommodates one person. They both feature:

  • Curated collection of VR experiences and tools for AR/VR creation work (see the following list of available experiences)
  • High-end Windows PC equipped with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 video card
  • 32" curved display
  • HTC Vive Pro 2 VR headset, including
    • Wireless adapter for cable-free use
    • Facial-tracking hardware
    • Object tracker

You may use the computer to build AR/VR/3D content, or to view existing VR experiences. Our growing catalogue of material includes the following:

Workstations also have Sansar VR and SecondLife software available.

More content is being added regularly, and you are not restricted to experiences we have on hand! You are free to explore any freely-available content compatible with HTC Vive systems (i.e. Viveport and SteamVR content)

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VR Rooms (Markham Campus)

VR Room 3006

Note: These rooms must be used for VR experiences or producing artifacts for VR experiences. If you experience any dizziness or discomfort while viewing VR content, quit the experience and remove the headset immediately.

  1. Patrons must electronically check-in no later than 30 min after their booking starts. The check-in link and verification code are emailed in advance.
  2. First-time visitors must do an orientation session with staff as part of their booking.
  3. Non-booking group members must sign in with staff at the circulation desk.
  4. MMCL workstations don't permanently store files. Use online-storage services (like Google Drive) and/or portable hard-drives to save your work!

You may use the computer to build AR/VR/3D content, or to view existing VR experiences. Our growing catalogue of material includes the following:

Workstations also have Sansar VR and SecondLife software available.

More content is being added regularly, and you are not restricted to experiences we have on hand! You are free to explore any freely-available content compatible with HTC Vive systems (i.e. Viveport and SteamVR content)

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Gaming Lab 3050 (Markham Campus)

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VR Rooms (Keele Campus)

Scott Library 203E & 203G

VR room entrance

Note: These rooms must be used for VR experiences or producing artifacts for VR experiences. If you experience any dizziness or discomfort while viewing VR content, quit the experience and remove the headset immediately.

Book VR Room 203E
Book VR Room 203G
  1. Patrons must electronically check-in no later than 30 min after their booking starts. The check-in link and verification code are emailed in advance.
  2. First-time visitors must do an orientation session with staff as part of their booking.
  3. Non-booking group members must sign in with staff in Room 207.
  4. MCL workstations don't permanently store files. Use online-storage services (like Google Drive) and/or portable hard-drives to save your work!

Each room accommodates one person. They both feature:

  • Curated collection of VR experiences and tools for AR/VR creation work (see the following list of available experiences)
  • High-end Windows PC equipped with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 video card
  • 32" curved display
  • HTC Vive Pro 2 VR headset, including
    • Wireless adapter for cable-free use
    • Facial-tracking hardware
    • Object tracker

You may use the computer to build AR/VR/3D content, or to view existing VR experiences. Our growing catalogue of material includes the following:

Workstations also have Sansar VR and SecondLife software available.

More content is being added regularly, and you are not restricted to experiences we have on hand! You are free to explore any freely-available content compatible with HTC Vive systems (i.e. Viveport and SteamVR content)

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