Media Studio
About the space
The Media Studio, located on the 2nd floor of the Halifax Central Library, opens a new window, is a free space where you can work on all sorts of creative audio and visual projects.
Inside the space you will find two acoustically treated recording studios each with the equipment and software needed to record your next jingle, chart-topper, or podcast. We also house an impressive collection of instruments, microphones, and other peripherals that you may use during your session. In addition to the recording studios, we also offer three iMac workstations complete with all the software needed for your audio, photo, video, and design projects.
Whether you’re trying your hand at something new or a seasoned pro, our friendly staff will be on hand to provide assistance during your session.
All you need is a library card to get started.
Inside the Media Studio
Green Screen
iMac
Instruments and Sound Equipment
Instruments
Audio Editing
Software
Our iMacs come fully loaded with a variety of recording and editing programs including:
- Logic Pro X
- Final Cut Pro
- Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, After Effects, Premiere Pro, InDesign, and more)
- GarageBand
- iMovie
- Audacity
Request a booking
All studio users will be required to watch the orientation videos for the space before attending their first session. A link to the videos will be sent by automatic reply after a booking request has been received.
Before you visit, bring what you need. Bring any instruments or tools of your own. You’ll also need to bring your own large-capacity thumb drive to save your work. All files will be wiped from computers after your session.
We’ll be in touch within two days. A library staff member will review your request and respond with potential days and times for your booking.
Take a free course online
With your library card, you have access to more than 4,000 video tutorials taught by industry experts on LinkedIn Learning. This is a great way to learn about audio and music production, photo and video editing, graphic and web design, and much more. Click on the link below to try this free on-demand content and learn a new skill today.
