CAPABILITIES

The Video Studio is an empty 3600 square foot circular room with extensive projection capabilities and equipped with professional sound and lighting. A sprung wooden dance floor is available by arrangement in advance (installation fee may apply). Studio reservations include two adjacent dressing rooms.

The Video Studio may accommodate up to 150 audience members for public events, provided the room is mostly free of obstructions (e.g., stage, properties, set pieces, etc). The Video Studio technical director will set a maximum attendance figure for each public event. Seating is non-permanent, and must be provided by the user.

Use of the Video Studio may be combined with the adjacent Audio Studio; a concurrent reservation is required.

RESOURCES

The Digital Media Commons houses a unique array of resources to
support and enhance Video Studio projects. Students
and faculty may use the Multimedia Workrooms, the Electronic Music
Studios, or the Audio Studio to produce media; or the GroundWorks Media
Conversion Facility to convert analog media to digital (or vice versa);
or the UM3D Lab to integrate animation.

Staff members often assist in projects as technicians, tutors,
consultants or even collaborators. Expertise is available in a wide
range of areas, including instructional design, audio or video
production, sound or lighting design, technical directing, stage
directing, stage managing, publicity and marketing, etc, etc, etc!

APPLICATION

Use of the Video Studio is limited to projects whose applications are approved by the Duderstadt Center Scheduling Office. Preference is given to University of Michigan projects, but others are welcome to apply. Please see the Fee Schedule for non-university events.

RULES

A Studio Technician must be present during any and all use of the facility. This Technician will have authority to ensure that activities comply with the project’s approved use.

The Studio Technician must approve all equipment and properties brought into the Studio. Liquids, open flames, flammable materials, or materials that create health or other hazards are not allowed in the Video Studio.

The Studio Technician will enforce attendance maximum limits for public performances.

Repair of damage to the facilities, tools or equipment during use (including setup, rehearsal, production, or post-production) will be billed to the project.

Costs incurred to remove any material after the approved de-installation date will be charged to the project.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Direct general questions to dc-scheduling@umich.edu or phone (734) 764-5319.