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You supply the content, we supply the gear! Shoot your project with a digital HD camera in our Video Production Studio.

 

Getting Started

In-depth lessons on video production are available free through our subscription to LinkedIn Learning. After you log in, click on the link for the tutorial to get direct access. See instructions for studio equipment and software below, or on our Digital Creativity Workstations information page.
 
 
Video Production Studio

Making a Reservation

  • Available time slots: 60, 90, or 120-minute reservations
  • Maximum occupancy: Eight people
  • Reservation limits: 
    • Patrons may make one reservation per day.
    • Patrons may make a reservation on the same day or up to one week in advance of the desired time.
  • If you want to make more than one reservation per week, please call (812) 349-3050 or email the Library with your specific dates and times.
  • Reservations are released after 15 minutes of the scheduled start time if the user has not arrived.
  • Patrons will be asked to exit the studio 10 minutes prior to closing time.
  • Reserve a studio in Level Up at the Downtown Library or reserve your space online with your library card.
 

What’s Available

Choose from the equipment below for links to overviews and instructions.

Camera Setups

JVC GY-HM170UA 4KCAM

It offers ND filters, custom-assign buttons, and professional audio inputs with manual gain control in a form-factor closer to a consumer camcorder. The camera records 3840 x 2180 UHD 4K in 24 or 30p, at a bit rate of 150 Mb/s, encoding the file in an .MOV-wrapped H.264 codec. With two SDHC/SDXC card slots, the camera supports dual, backup, and continuous recording. Besides 4K, it can also record 1080p at up to 60 fps in an 8-bit 4:2:2 50 Mb/s .MOV file, or in AVCHD for compatibility with consumer editing software.

Overview
An overview of the JVC GY-HM170UA 4KCAM.

Instructions (PDF) 
Instruction Manual from JVC.

Lights & Green Screen

LED studio lights with controller board

A simple two-scene preset console that allows you to raise or lower studio lights with easy-to-use faders.

Instructions (PDF) 
Smartfade 1248 User Manual.

  • IKAN professional LED studio lights

Studio Sound

Audio-Technica AT897 Condenser Microphone

Designed for film, video, professionals, this lightweight boom mic is ideal for pointing directly at your action.

Overview 
An overview of the AT897.

  • Audio-Technica lavlier microphones
  • Rode boom pole

 

Don’t see what you need? Visit our Digital Creativity Workstations information page for instructions, tutorials, and more.

 

Mobile Video Production Kits

Want to capture high-quality material for your creative project? Mobile Video Production Kits give you access to recording equipment to use with your smartphone anytime and anywhere. Kits include an adjustable tripod for stability, a lapel microphone for quality audio, and an adjustable light.
 
Updated January 15, 2026