Digital Studio
Northside Branch
1733 Russell Cave Rd.
The mission of the Digital Studio is to provide library customers with access to cutting edge video, photo and graphics editing programs.
The studio is a place where aspiring filmmakers can learn to take their ideas from inception to completion, where photographers and digital artists make their unique vision reality, a place for musicians to create and edit their own music and where web designers and digital communicators share it all with the world. It’s also a place for people who simply want to restore and preserve precious historic and family media. It’s a place where people of all ages and levels of knowledge can create, share and encourage each other. Click here to contact the Digital Studio staff.
Open Studio Hours
Studio is available to the general public:
| Monday | 9:30 am - 8:45 pm |
| Tuesday | 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 9:30 am - 8:45 pm |
| Thursday | 9:30 am - 5:00 pm |
| Friday | 9:30 am - 5:00 pm |
| Saturday | 1:00 pm - 4:45 pm |
| Sunday | 1:00 pm - 4:45 pm |
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Digital Studio Classes
Don't have time to come in for a class? We also offer a wide range of online computer training opportunities for free through Lynda.com. |  |
3D Printing Basics
3D printing has made its way to the Digital Studio! This 2-hr session will run through the basics of using our new 3D printers. We'll start with setting up a print job, work our way through loading the filament, and finish by printing a small object.
Completion of this course is required to utilize the Digital Studio's 3D makerspace.
Completion of this course is required to utilize the Digital Studio's 3D makerspace.
Colorize a Black and White Photo
Learn to colorize a black and white photo with Photoshop actions and painting. All photos will be provided. Prerequisite: Photoshop Basics
Prerequisite: Photoshop Basics
File Management for Mac
We will continue to cover the basics of using Apple's Mac OS X Mojave. We'll start to learn more advanced features of Apple's OS such as creating folders, using external drives, and formatting hard drives.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Mac
Final Cut Pro X Basics
Learn how to use the professional film and television industry standard software to create your own video project. This class will cover basic video and audio editing, as well as adding audio and video effects. Prerequisite: iMovie.
Prerequisite: iMovie.
Final Cut Pro X Beyond Basics
Learn the more advanced editing functions of Final Cut Pro X including: color correction, green screen effects, and much more. All "problem" video clips will be provided for you. Prerequisite: Final Cut Pro X Basics.
Prerequisite: Final Cut Pro X Basics.
GarageBand Basics
Learn the basics of GarageBand, the audio recording and editing software from Apple.
Basic experience with Mac computers is recommended before taking this class.
Illustrator 2: Vector Art
Create original Vector Art using various tools in Adobe Illustrator. Prerequisite: Illustrator Basics.
Prerequisite: Illustrator Basics.
Illustrator Basics
Learn the basics of creating graphic designs and images from photos and creating unique material using the basic tools and processes of Illustrator.
iMovie Basics
Create your own video project using photos, video clips, and music. This is a great class for beginners.
InDesign Basics
Learn to use the most powerful layout program in the industry. While learning the tools and interface of Adobe InDesign, you will also learn how to interface with Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator.
Introduction to Mac
We will cover the basics of using Apple software and hardware. Some experience with computers is necessary. This class will be using Mac OS X Mojave.
Logic Pro X Basics
Learn the basics of Apple's professional audio editor, Logic Pro X! Experience with Mac computers and some audio editing experience is recommended before taking this class.
Photoshop Basics
Learn about the interface and basic tools of Adobe Photoshop. You'll also learn how to effectively use and work with layers in Photoshop.
Photoshop for Photographers
Learn how to retouch your photographs like the professionals, restore old photographs, and use Adobe Camera RAW to improve the lighting, color, and composition of the image. Prerequisite: Photoshop Basics.
Prerequisite: Photoshop Basics.
