Simple Studio
A simple place for easy video recording.
Credit students, faculty and staff may reserve the Library's Simple Studio to create videos. We are located in the Library, Room 125. Individuals or small groups (max 5 people) may reserve the room for up to 2 hours per day.
What is the Simple Studio?
The Simple Studio (formerly called the One Button Studio) is a simplified video recording setup that can be used without any previous video production experience. The design of the studio allows you to create high-quality and polished video projects without having to know anything about lights and cameras. You can even use your own device to record or use our 4K video camera. Once you've recorded your video, you can edit using Adobe's Creative Cloud apps available to you in the studio
HCC’s Simple Studios provide everything needed to create a polished video project:
- High definition camera
- High-directional condenser microphone
- Studio lighting
- 2-in-1 tablet and phone holder
- Green screen
- Black curtain background
- Teleprompter hood
Uses for the Studio
For Students
- Record a presentation
- Record a speech
- Record an interview
- Create a pitch for a business class
- Just practice in front of the camera!
For Faculty
- Make introductory videos for class
- Record lectures
If you would like a tour of the studio, or digital media instruction for your students, please contact our Digital Media Specialist: mstrittmatter@harford.edu.
Know before you go...
- Make a reservation (See “Reserve the studio”).
- If you plan to use the studio camera, bring a flash drive (At least 1 GB; must be formatted as FAT32 or HFS+)
- When you arrive, please visit our Digital Media Specialist in room L124 (right next to the Simple Studio) to have the studio unlocked. If your appointment is after 4pm, MON-FRI, please visit the Research Help 2nd floor to have the studio unlocked.
- If you plan to edit your video, you can use software available in our Digital Media Workspace.