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i-Space: Studios@Library

Consisting of the Digital Makerspace, Digital Visualisation Room and Studios

  

Details

Offer a self-service video recording studio.

Location: 3/F North Wing

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Booking Information:

  • Monday to Sunday (except public holidays)
  • Half-hour per session
  • Capacity: 1-3 person
  •  7 days in advance
  • Please check out the studios at the Kiosk in the studio area after use

Note:

  • We offer technical support and consultation to the studios during office hours only.  
  • Please bring a USB drive (Formatted in FAT32/NTFS) for recording.
  • First-time-user of the studio is encouraged to book office hours’ time slot to have better technical support.
One Button Studio 2 (L303f) One Button Studio 1 (L303g)
  • Motorized backdrop (White, Blue)
  • Projector
  • Green screen background for chroma key 
  • Preset studio lighting
  • 4K Camcorder (with AI Auto Tracking)
  • Laptop (video output connected to the TV (HDMI 2) and projector)
  • Recommended applications: Web version Microsoft PowerPoint (Rehearse with Coach)
  • Mouse Turning-Page Pen  

 

Using Microsoft "Rehearse with Coach"

To refine your presentation skills, use the "Rehearse with Coach" feature in PowerPoint:

  1. Sign In
    • Open PowerPoint in Microsoft 365 on the web.
    • Sign in with your PolyU email.
  2. Start Rehearsal
    • Go to the Slide Show tab and select Rehearse with Coach.
    • Click Get Started to begin.
  3. During Rehearsal
    • Receive on-screen feedback on pacing, language, and more.
  4. End Rehearsal
    • Exit full-screen to view the Rehearsal Report with recommendations.

 

Smart Whiteboard Mouse Page-Turning Pen

For remote control of the computer during presentations, use the Smart Whiteboard Mouse Page-Turning Pen available in the room or borrow an Air Mouse Presenter from the e-locker on the 3rd floor.

  • Key Functions
    • Page Up/Down, Full Screen, and Volume Control
    • Laser pointer and easy navigation

The Studio supports the creation of multimedia contents of 360 virtual tour and animated video.  Please refer to the following resources for the use of software.

Location: 3/F North Wing

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Booking Information:

  • Monday to Friday (except public holidays)
  • Half-hour per session
  • Capacity: 3-5 person
  •  7 days in advance
  • Please check out the studios at the Kiosk in the studio area after use

Note:

  • Please bring a USB thumb drive (Formatted in FAT32/exFAT/NTFS) for recording.
  • We offer technical support and consultation to the studios during office hours only.  
  • First-time-user of the studio is encouraged to book office hours’ time slot to have better technical support.
Multimedia Production Studio (L303e)

  • Motorized backdrop (White, Blue)
  • Projector 
  • Green screen background for chroma key
  • Preset studio lighting
  • 4K Camcorder
  • Powerful notebook
  • Lightbox for taking still-life photos
    (Contact tDesk for arrangement)
  • Mocap suit (Please borrow it from the Self-service Kiosk (3/F, North Wing) near the studio area.)

 

 Workstation 1 - Laptop
(3D Animated Characters) 

1. VRoid Studio

For creating the cross-platform 3D characters in VRM format.

Overview

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2. VSeeFace

A highly configurable face and hand-tracking program for creating animation with a virtual character.

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3. ThreeDPoseTracker

An AI-powered real-time motion capture system. Anyone can quickly start full-body tracking with just a camera. 

Overview 

Tutorial 

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4. Open Broadcaster Software (OBS) Studio
A free and open source video recording and live streaming software.

Overview

Tutorial

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Workstation 2 - Desktop
(Virtual Tour Production) 

1. 3DVista Virtual Tour Pro
For create interactive cross-platform 360 degree virtual tour.

Overview

Tutorial

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2. 3DVista Stitcher
For convert a set of pictures into panoramas.

Overview

Tutorial

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3. Agisoft Metashape
A photogrammetry processing software for scanning 3D objects.

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4. Blender
A free and open source 3D creation suite.

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The Sound Recording Studio is a self-service studio featured with professional sound recording equipment and digital audio workstation (DAW) software for sound production, audio or video dubbing, record narrations for PowerPoint, etc. Please refer to the following resources for the use of software.

Location: 3/F North Wing

Click here for more information.

Booking Information:

  • Monday to Saturday (except public holidays)
  • Half-hour per session
  • Capacity: 1-2 person
  •  7 days in advance
  • Please check out the studios at the Kiosk in the studio area after use

Note:

  • We offer technical support and consultation to the studios during office hours only.  
  • Please bring a USB thumb drive (Formatted in FAT32/exFAT) for recording.
  • First-time-user of the studio is encouraged to book office hours’ time slot to have better technical support.
Sound Recording Studio 2 (L303a) Sound Recording Studio 1 (L303d)

  • Mac Studio (34-inch Curved Monitor)
  • Multiple pattern condenser microphone (Blue Yeti)
  • 88 keys digital piano
  • Studio headphone & speaker

  • Mac Studio (34-inch Curved Monitor)
  • Cardioid dynamic microphone (Shure MV7)
  • 49 keys MIDI controller
  • Studio headphone & speaker

 Audio Production Applications

1. Audacity
A free and open source audio recording and editing software.

Overview

Tutorials

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Voice over

PowerPoint narrations 

Others

2. GarageBand
An entry-level digital audio workstation (DAW) for create music easily.

Overview

Tutorials

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 Video Production Applications 

1. iMovie
A video editing software for the consumer market.

Overview

Tutorials

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2. Final Cut Pro
A professional non-linear video editing application. It allows users to import, edit, and process video footage, and output it to a wide variety of formats.

Overview

Tutorials

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3. Motion
A powerful motion graphics tool that makes it easy to create cinematic 2D, 3D, and 360° titles, fluid transitions, and realistic effects in real time.

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Software for Audio/Video Production

The Digital Creativity Workstations located in North Wing 3/F are installed with the following software for audio and video production:

Visiting i-Space

 

  Book i-Space Facilities    

 

You can also make an appointment to request for a consultation session to introduce how to use digital equipment and facilities in i-Space.

  Book a Consultation Session   

 

Whom to contact?

 In Person       Technical Support Desk, 4/F,
 Phone   (852) 2766-6909
 Email  lbsys@polyu.edu.hk
 Enquiries & Suggestions (Online Form)