Media Arts
Produce, record, and film or create and edit media projects from audio to mobile apps, video games and more in our two dedicated media arts studios.
Welcome to the Production Stage and Post Production Lab at Richland Library Main. Library cardholders can attend classes as well as complete an orientation to work independently.
Find a Class
Equipment:
Production Stage
Photo/Video:
• Canon T7i DSLR camera
• Green screen wall
• Photo backdrops (green, white, black, grey).
• Lighting equipment (ring light, soft boxes, reflectors, etc.)
• Product photography table
Audio:
• Sound isolation booth
• AT2020 condenser microphone
• Digital Audio Workstations (Ableton Live, FL Studio, Reaper)
Post-Production Lab
• Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere, etc.)
• Digital Audio Workstations (Ableton Live, FL Studio, Reaper)
Rules & Procedures:
The Production Stage and Post Production Lab are open to Richland Library cardholders 18 years and older.
• Everything must follow the library’s Code of Conduct.
• Reservations follow the general Meeting Room Policy.
• Maximum occupancy is 4 customers.
• Larger parties can request manager approval for their reservation.
• Guests may not use any equipment—computers, cameras, lights, etc.
• If something breaks, or is found broken, please immediately report it to a staff member.
• Please keep the doors closed. If you need to step out momentarily, please close the door and ask a staff member for re-entry.
**Please remember that the Post-Production Lab is a coworking space. Be courteous to your workmates—use headphones for music, step out to take phone calls.
Orientation:
All Richland Library cardholders interested in using the Production Stage or the Post-Production Lab will need to attend an orientation.
• Orientations cover available equipment; basic setup, teardown, and workflow; policies and procedures; and how to reserve the room.
• Production Stage orientation lasts approximately 30-45 minutes.
• Post-Production Lab ONLY orientation lasts 10-15 minutes.
**Orientations are not a class. We will not be teaching a skill during this time.
Book an Orientation
Reservations:
The Production Stage and Post-Production Lab are open and available to those who have gone through an orientation unless there is a program or one-on-one appointment in progress. Walk-ins are welcome, but reservations are the best way to guarantee the space is available at your desired time and date.
Once certified to use the space, you may reserve the Stage or PPL online or by calling 803-929-3445.
If you have a media arts project for which you would like assistance or advice, e-mail cdecker@richlandlibrary.com to book a learning coach appointment.
Meet the Instructor:
Cecil Decker
Media Arts Coordinator
cdecker@richlandlibrary.com
Cecil is a teaching artist providing free access to professional media tools in Columbia, SC. They teach media production and audio engineering workshops through Richland Library and the University of South Carolina. Most recently, they have worked in collaboration with the MIT Media Lab’s Public Library Innovation Exchange to help youth and adults explore creative coding through Scratch and micro:bits.