See what virtual services the Creative Media Studio is offering below! Due to the COVID-19 public health crisis, the library and the CMS will be closed until further notice. Alternatively, check out our online services. Equipment Checkouts

All CMS equipment check outs are currently suspended. Any items renewed through the online CMS/LTS Renewal Guide process are due Wednesday, December 23, 2020. If you would like to return your equipment early, the CSUN Campus Store is continuing to accept CMS returns throughout the semester. Be sure to check their operating hours before you go. Need software help?

All student assistants at the CMS are familiar with specific software often pertaining to their major. You can now book a 15 minute time slot to get virtual one-on-one software help via Zoom with one of our student assistants! Visit our Software Help Reservation Page for more information!



Workshops are back! Virtually!

The CMS is working to bring back our workshop programs virtually this semester! Check back here in October to see our workshop schedule!

3D printed items produced in the Creative Media Studio

The Creative Media Studio (CMS) is a space for all students of any major to have access to a variety of multimedia design and production tools, all funded by the Campus Quality Fee. As the Oviatt Library’s growing Makerspace, experimentation is encouraged and students are able to learn from their failures without penalty. The CMS features high-end computers with a full range of applications for digital creation/modeling/editing and virtual reality. The department also features an audio recording room, 3D printing services, and seven-day equipment checkout.

Coming soon: virtual reality, laser cutter, sewing machines, button press, design cutter, and MORE!

West Wing Computers / Software

The space features twelve HP computers with 32GB RAM and six 27" iMacs loaded with media editing/digital design software such as the Adobe Creative Cloud, AutoCAD, and more. The tables are categorized by the different type of software needs.

The following software is loaded on the six iMac computers: West Wing Mac Software List (.pdf)

The following software is loaded on the HP computers LIB-WW-007 to LIB-WW-012: West Wing 007-012 PC Software List (.pdf)

The following software is loaded on the HP computers LIB-WW-013 to LIB-WW-018: West Wing 013-018 PC Software List (.pdf)

The computer stations are available on a first-come first-serve basis or can be reserved during CMS operating hours to guarantee your time on a station.

Need help with a particular software?

All student assistants at the CMS are familiar with specific software often pertaining to their major. Check their work schedule to find out when software expertise is available.

3D Printing Program

The Creative Media Studio provides 3D printing services to CSUN students. Visit our 3D Printing page to find out more information on how to print something.

Equipment for Checkout

Equipment availability is not guaranteed. If the item you need has been checked out, you must come to the Creative Media Studio in person with a valid student ID to place a hold on the item.

7-Day Check-out Devices (off-site) 7-Day Check-out Devices (off-site) Item Library has* * Actual number of devices available for checkout varies. Please contact us for accurate number. 1/8" to 1/4" Adaptor 6 6' X 9' Green and Black Screen Kit 1 10' X 12' Green and Black Screen Kit 1 Arduino Uno R3 Microcontroller Starter Kit 3 Altura 160 LED On-Camera Light 6 T6i/T7i Canon DSLR Accessory Kit (Remote Control, Canon LP-E8 Battery Pack, 58mmLens Hood) 5 Canon Lens EFS 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM 6 Canon Lens EFS 24mm f/2.8 STM 6 Canon Lens EF 50mm f/1.8 STM 6 Canon Lens EFS 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM 8 Canon Flash Speedlight 270EX II 3 Canon Powershot Digital Cameras 10 Canon Rebel T6i Cameras with 18-55mm Lens 14 Canon Rebel T7i Cameras with 18-55mm Lens 20 Canon VIXIA Full HD Camcorder 4 Genaray Compact LED-2100 Light 4 GoPro Fusion 360° Cameras 2 GoPro Fusion Grip 4 GoPro Hero 5 Black Cameras 4 GoPro Karma Grip 2 GoPro Tripod Mounts 4 GoPro Head Strap 3 GoPro Chest Mount 3 Ikan Recoil Camera Stabilizer Shoulder Rig 2 NEW! Joby GorillaPod 3 NEW! Koolehaoda Monopod 2 LOHA Phone-Tripod Adapter 6 Magnus Video Tripods 15 NEW! Neewer Carbon Fiber Stabilizer 2 Neewer Light Reflectors 5 in 1 - Collapsible Multi-Disc 43" 6 Neewer 39" Slider and Manfrotto Tripod Kit 2 NEW! Panasonic HC-VX981 4K Camcorder 4 Photo Tripods 12 Polsen Omnidirectional Lavalier Microphone OLM-10 6 REVO SR-1000 Shoulder Support Rig and Support Strap 2 RODE Videomic Go Lightweight On-Camera Microphone 8 NEW! RODE VideoMic Pro Shotgun Microphone 3 RODE VideoMic Pro with Boom Pole and Windmuff 6 Stark Focus VR Headset 4 Softbox Lighting Kit (2 softbox lights) 2 TRS to TRRS (1/8" to cellphone) Adaptor 6 Umbrella Lighting Kit (2 umbrella lights) 2 NEW! Zoom H1n Recorder 6 NEW! Zoom H5 Recorder 10 3-Hour Check-out Devices (on-site use only) 3-Hour Check-out Devices (on-site use only) Item Library has* * Actual number of devices available for checkout varies. Please contact us for accurate number. Akai Professional MPK Mini MKII 25-Key USB Midi Controller 3 Akai Professional MPK249 49-Key USB MIDI Keyboard and Drum Pad Controller 1 Apple SuperDrive 2 NEW! AudioTechnica ATH-M40x Monitor Headphones 5 Auray Sustain Pedal 1 Epson Perfection V600 Photo Scanner 1 Final Cut Pro Keyboard Covers (Mac) 3 Transcend TS-RDF8W USB 3.0 Memory Card Reader 6 Lacie Rugged Mini Disk External Hard Drives 4 Logic Pro X Keyboard Covers (Mac) 3 Photoshop Keyboard Covers (Mac) 3 Premiere Pro Keyboard Covers (Mac) 3 Pro Tools Keyboard Covers (Mac) 3 Sony MDRZX110AP ZX Series Headset with Mic 5 Wacom Intuos Pen and Touch Tablet Art 3 Wacom Intuos Pen Tablet Pro 1 NEW! Wacom Cintiq 16 Creative Pen Display 1

The Creative Media Studio features an Audio Recording Studio

Equipment Policies

Device check-out is available during open Service Desk hours at the Creative Media Studio on the main floor of the Library.

Borrowers must be current CSUN students, hold a currently valid CSUN ID card, and have no outstanding library fines.

All patrons must sign a System and Device Loan Agreement form before checking out equipment for the first time. Save time and fill out the Loan Agreement Form electronically on AdobeSign before coming in.

All checked out items must be returned to the Creative Media Studio one hour before the Creative Media Studio closes on or before the given due date.

Fines

7-Day Checkout Items $10 overdue fine per day or portion thereof for each item until all parts are returned $75 processing fee for each lost/damaged item

3-Hour Checkout Items $1 overdue fine per hour or portion thereof for each item until all parts are returned $15 processing fee for each lost/damaged item



On-site Recording Studio

Inside of the Creative Media Studio, there is an on-site audio recording room that can be reserved up to 3 hours per day. Student may use the studio for podcasts, music production, music, voiceovers, and more! A maximum of 4 people may be in the studio at a time. If you are not familiar with the software or equipment a CMS student assistant can help you get started.

The following software is loaded on the iMac computer inside the Audio Recording Room: Audio Recording Room iMac Software List (.pdf)