See your next creative project come to life!
- Digital video conversion (VHS, VHS-C, and 8mm tapes to digital video or DVDs)
- Record a demo, conduct interviews, or start a podcast
- Take home cameras, microphones, hotspots, and more
- Learn professional graphic design skills and design a website
- Scan and restore photos, slides, or negatives
- Skype with friends and family
- Shoot, edit, and share digital film projects
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Studio Reservations
Please note: Aspen and Cook Park Studio B are limited to electronic instruments w/ headphones and cannot accommodate loud performance. For these recording needs, please reserve Cook Park Studio A.
- Must be a registered library cardholder age 14 or older.
- Reserve up to one week in advance.
ASPEN STUDIO
Make a Reservation
HARDWARE
- 27” iMac Desktop: 3.2 Ghz Intel Core i5, 8GB RAM
- Apple USB Superdrive (CD/DVD drive)
- Audio-Technica ATH-M50 studio monitor headphones
- Blue Yeti USB Microphone
- Elgato Video Capture w/ VCR
- Epson Perfection V800 scanner- scans photos, documents, slides, and negatives
- M-Audio Keystation 61ES MIDI Controller
- M-Audio M-Track Plus audio interface
- VHS-C Converter Tape
- Wacom Intuos Pen and Touch Medium Tablet
SOFTWARE
- Adobe Creative Cloud Suite
- Elgato Video Capture w/ VCR
- Epson Digital ICE
- Final Cut Pro
- Firefox
- Google Chrome
- iLife Suite- iPhoto, Garageband, iMovie
- iWork Suite- Pages, Numbers, Keynote
- Logic Pro X
- SketchUp 2014
- Skype
- Textwrangler
- Toast DVD
- VLC Media Player
- XCode
- Full access to Lynda.com video tutorials & training
LIMITATIONS
- Time Limit: 3 hours per day.
- Room Limit: Up to 2 people.
COOK PARK STUDIO A
Make a Reservation
HARDWARE
- 5' x 7' sound isolation booth
- 27” iMac Desktop: 3.2 Ghz Intel Core i5, 8GB RAM
- Apple USB Superdrive (CD/DVD drive)
- Audio-Technica ATH-M50 studio monitor headphones
- Blue Yeti USB Microphone
- Blue Yeti Pro USB Microphone
- Shure SM57 Microphones (2)
- M-Audio Keystation 61ES MIDI Controller
- Behringer U-PHORIA UMC404HD Audio Interface
SOFTWARE
- Adobe Creative Cloud Suite
- Ecamm Call Recorder for Skype
- Final Cut Pro
- Firefox
- Google Chrome
- iLife Suite- iPhoto, Garageband, iMovie
- iWork Suite- Pages, Numbers, Keynote
- Logic Pro X
- SketchUp 2014
- Skype
- Textwrangler
- Toast DVD
- VLC Media Player
- XCode
- Full access to Lynda.com video tutorials & training.
LIMITATIONS
- Time Limit: 3 hours per day.
- Room Limit: Up to 4 people.
COOK PARK STUDIO B
Make a Reservation
HARDWARE
- 27” iMac Desktop: 3.2 Ghz Intel Core i5, 8GB RAM
- Apple USB Superdrive (CD/DVD drive)
- Headphones
- Audio-Technica AT-LP 120-USB Direct Drive Turntable
- Elgato Video Capture w/ VCR
- Epson Perfection V800 scanner- scans photos, documents, slides, and negatives
- TEAC AD-800 CD/Cassette player w/ USB
- Sony DCR-TRV33 camcorder- for MiniDV tapes
- Sony CCR-TR33 camcorder- for 8mm tapes
- VHS-C Converter Tape
SOFTWARE
- Adobe Creative Cloud Suite
- Elgato Video Capture
- Final Cut Pro
- Firefox
- Google Chrome
- iLife Suite- iPhoto, Garageband, iMovie
- iWork Suite- Pages, Numbers, Keynote
- Logic Pro X
- SketchUp 2014
- Skype
- Textwrangler
- Toast DVD
- VinylStudio
- VLC Media Player
- XCode
- Full access to Lynda.com video tutorials & training.
LIMITATIONS
- Time Limit: 3 hours per day.
- Up to 2 people.
Reserve by Phone
847-362-2330 – Cook Park x1153 | Aspen Drive x1402
Reserve In-Person
See the Lower Level Desk at Cook Park or the Reference Desk at Aspen Drive.
Equipment For Checkout
Loan Period: 7 days | Late fee: $1.00 per day.
Renewals allowed: 2
Checkout and return equipment at the Circulation Desk.
Elgato Video Capture
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VCR & computer not included
Blue Yeti Microphone
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NES Classic Edition
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Equipment For In-Library Checkout
13-inch Macbook Air
For availability, go to the Lower Level Desk at Cook Park or Reference Desk at Aspen Drive.
