Production Studio
Make your thing! The CALS Main Library (100 Rock Street in downtown Little Rock) includes an A/V production studio. It’s a place to learn, experiment, and bring your creative ideas to life. You can get hands-on with a variety of equipment, including cameras, microphones, lights, recording equipment, a PC with production-related software, and more. And best of all, it’s free with your CALS card!
The studio offers the following equipment:
- Blackmagic ATEM Television Studio 4K8 Video Switcher
- Blackmagic Design Studio Camera 4K Plus G2 (3) with teleprompters
- Yamaha DM3 Audio Mixer
- RODE VideoCaster
- Wired lavalier mics (3)
- Constant-light monolights (3)
- Aputure lantern softboxes (4)
- Junior combo stands (6)
- Large Samsung TV on wheels
- A variety of furniture to use on-set
Using the Studio
Here’s what you need:
- Current CALS library card (If you don’t have one yet, you can apply online or at any CALS library.)
- Attend our Production Studio Orientation class (3rd Wednesday of each month)
If you have completed the orientation and would like to reserve the studio (or if you have questions), email studio@cals.org. You can also call 501.320.5724 with questions.
Learn in the Studio
If you’d like to get started with audio, video, and photography–or you’re interested in expanding your skills–the Production Studio offers a variety of free classes! In these sessions, you’ll learn best practices for making your creative projects, how to handle equipment safely, and workflows to bring your vision to life. Join us for our next session. Classes are open to everyone, but space is limited, so registration is usually required.