MediaCity Campus

A range of studios dedicated to the professional creation, editing, mixing and mastering of audio for film and television. All hardware and software matched to industry partners such as Dock 10, BBC and ITV.

• Main studios feature Avid S6 consoles with MTRX monitoring control with 7.1.4 Genelec Dolby Atmos monitoring systems.
• Dedicated Foley studio
• Audio production suite
• Audio post production suite
• Dubbing theatre
• Several edit suites

Large and flexible, this double height space combines the technology of a TV studio with the excitement of live theatre and cinema.

Ideal for interactive performances and immersive digital exhibitions, it is used for a variety of productions such as live streaming events, master class seminars, motion picture filming, theatre shows, bespoke virtual productions and even music videos. The Digital Media Performance Lab is a modular, multifaceted event space with skilled Creative Technical Demonstrators ready to support your project,

• Full 4k Digital Laser projection and high- definition projection screen (viewable area: 4.3m x 7.8m)
• Retractable bleachers style seating with capacity of 110.
• Comprehensive lighting rig with moving heads, production lighting and theatre fixtures.
• Full height theatre drapes on a perimeter track with fly out wings.
• Extensive fibre optic and digital network infrastructure for multiple high-speed high definition video and audio connections.
• Lectern with microphone and input to screen and additional floor fibre connectivity to the gallery.
• Broadcast Gallery for playback, vision mixing, streaming and recording.
• Adjacent green room and dressing room with full changing and shower facilities

A specialist workshop designed to encourage creative collaboration in model and prototype making for design and experimentation across disciplines, including Production Design and Animation.

• 3D printers and laser cutters
• 3D computer-aided design, 3D scanners
• Workbench machines, hand/power tools/sewing machines.
• Arts and crafts materials

There are two media and technical equipment stores at the MediaCity campus. One is dedicated to our Film Production programme and the other supports our Broadcast Media, Journalism and Technology programmes.

Our stores operate an equipment loan service to the students based at our MediaCity campus for use on assignments and projects.

Highlights include:

Cameras

• Arri Alexa XT
• Arri Mini LF
• Sony PXW-FX6
• Sony PXW- FX9
• Panasonic EVA
• Canon C70
• Black Magic Pocket Camera
• Large range of Pro lenses to suit

Lighting kits

• Arri Sky Panel
• Blindspot Scorpion
• Aladdin Lighting kit
• Dedo Lighting kit
• Aputure LS60X

Mics and pro audio equipment

• Binaural Head Stereo Microphone
• RØDECaster Pro portable podcast production desk
• Zoom handheld audio recorders and portable mixers
• AKG/Sennheiser/Coles Professional microphones
• Wireless Radio Microphone

Four cutting edge radio studios using the same hardware and software as the BBC's current radio studios.

Studio A and C feature separate live and control rooms, while Studios B and D are self-op facilities- ideal for podcasts.

The studios provide excellent recording spaces and have been previously used for live contributions to shows on BBC Radio 2, talkSPORT and Capital.

Highlights include:

• Studer OnAir 3000 mixing desks
• AKG C414 condenser mics
• VCS Dira! radio software
• Live radio OBs using ipDTL or Luci Live
• Multitrack recording (Studio D)

Five animation booths equipped with industry standard lighting, grip, software and cameras. The booths are versatile and can be configured to meet a variety of production needs.

Highlights include:

• Dragonframe software- industry standard Stop Motion software
• Animation stages, rigs and magnets
• Canon DSLR cameras
• Manfrotto geared head tripods
• Eclipse software
• Dedo key and LED mini key lights
• Barfly fill lights
• Wheelchair accessible

Two world-class TV studios specified with industry standard audio and video equipment.

• Eight Sony HXC 500 HD broadcast cameras with Vinten pedestals
• Ross Vision 2 ME production switcher
• SSL C10 broadcast audio desk
• Sony DWX wireless microphone system
• Venice ingest and playout servers
• ETC ION lighting desk with robotic lighting
• Hyper Studio Live Graphics
• 5m x 6m x 3m green screen Infinity Cover
• TinkerList autocue and production software
• Clear-Com wireless communication system
• Miranda video router

Home to Quays TV, the student TV channel, our TV news studio is a fully equipped space based on current BBC and ITV standards.

• Three full high-definition studio cameras with Autocue on Vinten Pedestals
• QMaster Autocue system with NCRS connection
• DMX controlled Lighting grid featuring Arri LS5-C
• Sony DWX wireless microphone system
• Venice ingest and playout servers
• Permanent desk and sofa sets
• Avid inews scripting and control software as used by ITV
• LiveU- remote live broadcast system
• Multicast streaming for live broadcast

A mixture of dedicated editing suites and classrooms with Mac and PC workstations equipped to meet the demands of contemporary workflows in editing, colour grading, VFX, animation, audio editing and mixing.

• High-end workstations with 10bit output monitors
• 5.1 surround sound finishing suites
• Avid Media Composer and Pro Tools
• Da Vinci Resolve Studio
• Adobe Creative Cloud
• NukeX
• Toon Boom Harmony

We also have a space dedicated for broadcast technology that acts as a teaching space as well as a small-scale event space. 

• Cinema quality projector
• Ultra high-definition viewing capabilities
• 8K Screen
• High end workstation
• 7.1.4 Dolby Atmos playback system

The Development Lab is a versatile and dedicated Research and Development space for innovative virtual and immersive experiences. It currently facilitates a Virtual Production Research Group of Academics, Researchers and Creative Technicians to support the growth of creative technology in research, teaching and through collaborative partnerships.

• Fully equipped with AV over IP
• Dolby Atmos and Dante audio tools
• Projection mapping technologies
• 4.27 x 2.4 metre showcase movable LED wall (1.9mm pixel pitch)
• Option to expand length and width by 2x into the Foyer with curtained-off area
• Up to eight HD short-throw projectors creating a fully immersive environment
• Movable door system on the front and side
• Two high-end production computers with Unreal and Isadora for mapping real-time environments
• Integration to DMX lighting throughout
• Access to VR headsets including VIVE Focus 3