Vidwest Studios is Columbia’s one and only community media center, and their mission is simple: make digital media accessible to you. Vidwest is your gateway to becoming a local creator. Whether you want to produce a television show, record a music album, make a film or shoot photography, or start a podcast, they have the tools and resources to assist your work.
Located at 1600 Business Loop 70 East, Vidwest Studios is a non-profit, community space.
Also, check out our Resources page for information about starting a business, how to find a coach, and more.
What Vidwest offers:
- A wide range of equipment
- Membership levels, including student memberships and day passes
- Classes in a variety of areas
- Saturday and evening hours
- Shared workspaces
- Production services for hire
- Live streaming services
Available Spaces and Equipment:
- Photography studio
- Black box film studio
- Sound-proofed audio recording studio
- Modular meeting areas for groups, screenings, classes, and events
- Camera, audio, lighting and other equipment available for checkout
- Canon filmmaker kits
- Panasonic news kits
- Tascam interview kits
- Microphones
- DSLR cameras
- Can lights
- Portable green screens
- Projectors
- C-stands
- Editing lab is equipped with Adobe Creative Cloud, CS5, Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro
Additional Benefits
- Online reservation system for classes
- Collaborative entrepreneurial environment
- Access to business workshops and coaching
- PR + social media support for businesses and startups
- Participation in the CRE8 shared branding program for local makers
- For more information: [email protected] or (423) 742-1429
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