The LX.lab Media Space is equipped to assist UTS staff with media production requirements for all learning and teaching activities. The space is managed by the LX.lab Media Team and requires an induction during your first visit.
There are 4 different studios:
- Self Recording Studio
- Desktop Studio
- Editing Suite
- Multipurpose Studio
Take a virtual tour of the space to see our available facilities:
Self Recording Studio
The Self Recording Studio is a fully self-operated media space that contains two desks: a basic video recording desk and a podcast/vodcast recording desk.
Video Recording Desk
Experience level: Beginner
The basic video recording desk is useful for basic face-to-camera presentations such as recorded lectures with the option to easily record slides into your video. You can conveniently switch between camera and slides as needed during recording to reduce editing time. Screen annotation with a Microsoft Surface Pro tablet and pen is also available.
A short in-person induction will be provided by the LX.lab Media Team during your first visit to the studio.
Podcast Recording Desk
Experience level: Beginner
The podcast desk is useful for recording podcasts (audio only) and vodcasts (video and audio). The desk is equipped with 3 professional microphones suspended on boom arms and a 4th headset microphone. The podcast desk can record a video at the same time capturing up to 3 people in the video’s frame. The RodeCaster Pro allows you to individually control the audio levels of each person during your recording through live monitoring and the ability to mute and unmute each microphone.
A short in-person induction will be provided by the LX.lab Media Team during your first visit to the studio.
To book an induction for the Self Recording Studio please submit a media production ticket via ServiceConnect.
The Desktop Studio
The Desktop Studio is designed for intermediate to advanced users and is designed to cater for a range of learning and teaching activities that go beyond the limits of our self recording studio.
This studio is useful for:
- Videos with tablet-based digital annotations and
- Demonstrations of artifacts or objects through the use of a second camera
- Video recordings that require multiple switching between inputs (different camera angles and tablet)
This studio is equipped with:
- An Apple iMac
- 2 video cameras
- An iPad for annotations
- A professional audio microphone
Some prior experience with the Self Recording Studio is recommended but not essential, as a short in-person induction will be provided by the LX.lab Media Team during your first visit to the studio.
To book an induction for the Desktop Studio please submit a media production ticket via ServiceConnect.
The Editing Suite
The Editing Suite is useful for:
- If you need assistance for editing your videos using basic user friendly video editing software called iMovie.
- If you need access to more advanced editing software, the iMac is equipped with Apple Final Cut Pro X and Adobe Premiere Pro.
Bookings are essential through the Media Production tile at lxlabservices.uts.edu.au. Please remember to bring your video and audio project files on a USB hard drive as well as some headphones. We can also loan headphones if required.
The Multipurpose Studio
The Multipurpose Studio is used exclusively by the LX.lab Media Team to provide production assistance across a wide range of teaching and learning production requests. The multipurpose studio may be used to film interviews and panel discussions with up to 3 people, subject welcome videos and role play scenarios. Use of the studio is by request only and will require a member of the LX.lab Media Team to be present to operate the equipment. A booking request must be submitted using the Media Production tile at lxlabservices.uts.edu.au.
