Creativity Lab



A state-of-the-art studio on the library’s second floor consisting of almost 500 square feet of space. The Lab houses conjoining performance and production rooms, which feature equipment for music, video and photographic production.

  • Host a podcast
  • Record an oral family history
  • Compose, record, edit and mix music
  • Make and edit videos
  • Take digital photos
  • And so much more!

We are opening the lab with staggered projects to help with demand and training. Our tentative timeline includes:

  • January 2020-Podcast/Audio (spoken word)/Photography
  • April 2020-Video Recording and Production
  • Late Spring 2020-Vocal Recording (singing)
  • Summer 2020-Instrumental Recording

 

RESERVATIONS

  • The Creativity Lab may be reserved for up to two hours a day per group (or individual).
  • After attending an orientation session, users may reserve the Creativity Lab up to a month in advance by calling (330) 653-6658 x1010 (adults) x1032 (teens).

ELIGIBILITY
Before using the Creativity Lab, a user must

  • Review and sign the Creativity Lab User Agreement
  • Complete a Creativity Lab orientation
  • Be a valid Hudson library cardholder in good standing
  • Be age 13 or older (for minors under the age of 18, a signed copy of a user agreement with parent or guardian signature is required).

RESPONSIBILITY

  • Use of the Lab is subject to the rules in the Creativity Lab Rules & Procedures, the Library’s Internet Use Policy and the Public Behavior Policy, as well as any other applicable policies and procedures.
  • No food or drinks are allowed in the Creativity Lab.
  • Rooms may not be left unattended while reserved and in use.
  • Users of the Creativity Lab agree to respect any and all applicable copyright laws and licensing agreements.
  • The Lab may only be used for its intended audio/video purpose.
  • Max capacity of the creativity lab shall not exceed 8.

 

STUDIO EQUIPMENT

10 ikam controllable stage lights

Green screen curtain and black curtain

Interchangeable photo/video backdrops

AUDIO 

Samson Microphone Pop Filters

On Stage Tripod boom microphone stands

SE Electronics Microphone Reflection Filter Pro

Samson 4-channel microphone amplifier

2 Audio Technica AT4040 Cardioid Condenser Microphone w/ custom shock mount

2 Audio Technica System 10 Wireless Mic

2 Shure SM57 Instrument Microphone

2 Audio Technica AE3000 Instrument Cardioid Condenser Microphone

 

MUSIC

9pc Carlsbro Electronic Drum Kit (CSD200)

Wood tip drumsticks

Michael Kelly Electric Guitar (Model MK63STSERB)

Blues Junior 4 Amplifier

X32 Producer Audio Mixer

Casio WK-6600 Electric Keyboard

PreSonus Studio 2|6 Digital Mixer

VIDEO

Ross Carbonite Video Switcher

3 Sony BRC x1000 PTZ Camera

PHOTOGRAPHY

2 Nikon D7200 DSLR Cameras w/18-55mm & 70-300mm lenses

Neewer 5-in-1 Photograph Light Reflector with 6-Pack Backdrop Clamps Kit

Vanguard Alta Pro 263AB 100 Aluminum Tripod with SBH-100 Ball Head

ACCESSORIES

1 XLR to TRS microphone cable, 20ft (HBLC20MSX)

Clear-Com Intercom System

8+ XLR/DMX cables

4 TRS audio cables

 

PHOTOGRAPHY

Adobe Suite | Lightroom CC | Photoshop

WEB DESIGN

Adobe Suite | Adobe XD | Dreamwearer | Adobe Spark

VIDEO & AUDIO

Adobe Suite | Premiere Pro | After Effects | Adobe Audition | Premiere Rush | Character Animator | Adobe Spark

IMAGE/DESIGN

Adobe Suite | Photoshop | InDesign | Illustrator | Adobe Spark | Photoshop Sketch | Capture

 

 

Submit a booking form and HLHS staff will contact you shortly after receiving your request. Still have questions? Call the Reference desk at 330-653-6658 x 1010 for more information.