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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
3D Printing

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What equipment/software do we have?

The following equipment is available for use within the Sandbox studios. Only equipment with an asterisk* are available in our self-serve 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
  • Projectors
 

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 self-serve studios and full-serve studios.

  • Self-serve means you will ask library staff to let you into the studio and then you are on your own to use the equipment and software. Studio assistance is based on staff availability and only available if requested and booked 3 business days in advance. The earlier you request assistance, the more likely someone will be available.

  • Full-serve means there are Sandbox staff on site for your entire booking 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:

  • 3 full-serve spaces available at Newnham

  • 2 full-serve spaces at Seneca@York

  • 1 self-serve space at King

  • 1 self-serve space at SIA

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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