Welcome to the Media Studios
Located on the lower level of Cabot Science Library, our two self-service media studios have everything you need to easily make high-quality audio and video recordings. When you're done recording, simply take your files with you on a USB drive.
Get Started
Before booking a media studio you must complete a 30-minute training session.
- Drop-in trainings are offered Mondays through Fridays between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m.
- Trainings are also available by appointment Mondays through Fridays between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Email cablib@fas.harvard.edu to schedule a time.
Reserve a Studio
Once you're trained, you may book either studio for up to 2 hours.
- Read about the specific equipment available in Media Studio A and Media Studio B to find out which one best suits your needs.
- Check the media studios calendar for booking availability.
When you're ready to make a reservation, email cablib@fas.harvard.edu at least one week in advance with the following information:
- Which studio you would like to book
- A short description of your project
- Preferred dates and times for use
- Setup requests and special technological needs
Media Help Hours
Cabot's media studios are largely self service. Student media consultants are available to help and offer drop in trainings during the academic year.
- Mondays 12 p.m. to 8 p.m
- Tuesdays 12 p.m. to 8 p.m
- Wednesdays 12 p.m. to 8 p.m
- Thursdays 12 p.m. to 8 p.m
- Fridays 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Saturdays 12 p.m. to 8 p.m
- Sundays 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Things to Know
- Media Studios are available for all members of the Harvard community to use.
- Food or beverages are not allowed in the studios.
- Rooms may be reserved for a maximum of two hours at a time.
- Reservations for consecutive, concurrent, or recurring meetings are not permitted.
- The reserver takes full responsibility for loss or damage to equipment, cables, cameras, furniture and all other items in the studio. Fines will be assessed by Harvard Library for any damage detected, and can be levied up to one month after the reservation is completed.
Additional Services We Offer
Drop by during our help hours and one of our student media consultants can show you how to use our equipment or software, or help you with your own machine.
We also offer consultations, workshops and email help.
Project Gallery
From class projects, tutorials and audition tapes, to promos for a startup, LinkedIn portrait sessions and podcasts, students have created a variety of projects in the Cabot Media Studios.
Check out some of the work that's been created here.
Portrait Session
Bibiana DaRosa held portrait photoshoot in the Media Studios to practice and experiment with new techniques.