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Sandbox Studio Spaces

If you're looking for a space to build, create digital media and explore technology, then you’ve come to the right place. The Sandbox has an assortment of equipment and software you can use to work on your projects, assignments, or teaching materials.

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Digital Media Creation Studios
Dedicated Audio Recording Spaces
What equipment/software do we have?

The following equipment is available for use within the Sandbox studios. Equipment with an asterisk* are available in our Newnham and SenecaYork studios.

Video

  • Mirrorless Cameras
  • Wireless microphone kits (hand-held and lapel)
  • Studio lighting
  • Backdrops
  • Green Screens
  • Tripods
  • Teleprompters*
  • Dolly tripod
  • Video capture cards
  • Shotgun microphones*
  • LED lights
  • Video switcher*

Photography

  • DSLR & Mirrorless Camera
  • Macro and Portrait Lenses
  • Flash kits
  • Reflectors
  • Lighting boxes
  • Tripods
  • Tripod mounts for tablets, smart phones

Audio/Music

  • Audio interfaces
  • Audio mixer
  • Portable audio recorder
  • Dynamic microphones
  • Condenser Microphones
  • USB microphones
  • MIDI Keyboards
  • Analogue Synthesizers
  • Mic stands: boom, tabletop, studio arm
  • Headphone Amplifier
  • Headphones

Presentation/Display

  • LED Screens on carts*
  • Projector*
 

Workstations

  • iMacs (Garageband, Logic, Ableton Live, Adobe Suite, iMovie, etc.)

Accessories

  • Digital and analogue video and audio adapters/cables
  • Memory card readers
  • USB hubs
 

Maker Technologies

  • 3D Printers
  • 3D Printing Pen
  • 3D Scanner
Circulating Equipment at Seneca

The Sandbox does not loan out equipment, all equipment must remain in the studio at all times.

 ITS Service Desk may have equipment available for sign out to students, faculty, and staff.

Book a Sandbox Studio

We have studios that have Sandbox staff on site who can assist you by showing you how to use the equipment, setting up the studio and tearing it down after you’re done.

Currently we have:

  • 2 studio spaces available at Newnham

  • 2 studio spaces at Seneca@York

  • 1 studio space at King

Spaces can be booked and/or used only by current students, staff, and faculty.

Choose your studio below, fill out the form, and someone from the Sandbox team will respond within one business day.


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