The main room of Lyons New Media Centre (L411) has the following to offer:

• 12 high-end media editing computers w/specialized software (these computers are to be used for media creation only)
• video wall
  • for showcasing student art/photography (submit your artwork/photography online)
• laptop bar by the windows
• soft seating by the laptop bar & video wall
• collaboration/group-work booths
• Help Desk
  • tinker toys, microphones, headphones, 3D printing, and all bookable rooms/items borrowed from here
  • basic assistance with multimedia hurdles

This room is still under construction, but we're getting close to revealing the new and improved room! Stay tuned!

Updated August 6/19

This room works as both a media classroom and a green screen/photography/filming room. You can book the media classroom online. *If you need equipment or the backdrops, make sure to specify in your booking. Also: The booking system only allows 2 hours. If you need additional time (2.5-4 hours total for a single booking), please note this in your booking description.

Available equipment for green screen/filming bookings:

• Green screen wall
• 3 backdrops (white, black and green) *Do not operate yourself, ask Lyons staff to assist
• Camera equipment
  • video camera
  • Nikon SLR camera [no video, just still images]
  • Nikon SLR w/60mm fixed lens - good for close up/macro work
  • tripod
  • camera mic
• Light box (with 4 different coloured backdrops)
• Studio lights
• Exception: Computer equipment/smartboard in the room is not available for green screen room usage.

Available equipment for Media Classroom bookings by Instructors (with Manager's permission):

• Computer w/media speakers & SMARTboard
• Laptops with Adobe Creative Cloud installed
• Classroom setting for 12 students plus 1 instructor

Added in Spring 2018, the Audio Recording Booth is bookable online and is nestled in the right side of L414.

Our audio recording booth is a great new space for recording your audio work. Whether you are recording a podcast for a class; doing a voice over for a video; or recording a demo for your next big hit, the recording booth is available to you. You must be a current McMaster student or staff member, with valid Mac ID to use the booth.

In the booth:

• Computer equipped with Audacity and Adobe Audition
• RODE microphone and filter, with adjustable arm
• Audio interface
• High stool
• Music stand with light for script/music
• Headphones (available at the Help Desk)

The two bookable Edit Studios are equipped with media editing computers and audio-visual equipment.

Available equipment in Edit Studio L415:

• Media editing computer (see software list)
• Portable sound booth
• Bluray player & TV

Available equipment in Edit Studio L416:

• Media editing computer (see software list) 
• Audio/video listing/viewing station including:
  • DVD player, VHS player, record player, cassette deck, large screen TV

Also available (at Help Desk) for use in the edit suites:

• USB condenser microphones
• Headphones

The AV & Console Gaming Room (L418) is the "fishbowl" room near the Lyons entrance. This is bookable online, like the Edit Suites. It seats approximately four people and has a monitor affixed to the wall, as well as gaming consoles (PS3, PS4, XBox 360, XBox One & Wii).

Note: There is no computer housed within this room. If you want to edit media, please book L415 or L416, one of the Edit Studios.

Our new relaxation/anti-anxiety space called the "Zen Zone" is located in the back corner of the PC gaming / audio recording booth room (just ask at the Help Desk and they'll point you in the right direction).

Puzzles, origami, knitting, quiet games, cards, colouring and more will be available to anyone who wishes to sit and relax in this space. It is designated as a quiet, de-stress zone.

As there may be audio recordings happening in the booth, only whispered conversation is permitted in this space. Bring in your tea or coffee (but please eat your food elsewhere) and chill out in the Zen Zone. No need to book anything -- everything you need is right there in the room.