Due to COVID-19, IMATS is closed until further notice. Please understand there may be interruptions in service as we support staff in this challenging time. Find out more about our service changes on https://imats.barnard.edu/service-changes-covid-19. Reach out to courseworks@barnard.edu about Courseworks and Zoom, and imats@barnard.edu for equipment checkout information and any other questions. See the IMATS page (https://imats.barnard.edu/distance-learning-support) for assistance with distance learning.

Tutorials

Cameras

IMATS has many different types of cameras available for check-out. NOTE: some of the cameras below are reserved for specific classes.

Canon EOS M

Canon 60D

Canon Rebel SL2

Canon Rebel T7i

Canon 60D vs Canon EOSM Photo Test

60D vs EOSM Photo Test from IMATS @ Barnard on Vimeo.

GoPro Hero Series

GoPro

Sony 4K

Sony NX3 & NX5U

Lighting

Lighting can often be the trickiest part of video production. Check out some of our tutorials below to learn the basics!

LED Lights

Softbox Lights

Light Meter

Sekonic Light Meter

Video Editing

Curious about where to start with video editing? Click on one of our tutorials below! All of these programs are available in the Media Center Post-Production Lab in Milstein 105.

Adobe Premiere Pro

Adobe After Effects

iMovie

Adobe Rush

Audio Recording and Editing

Good sound is often the key to a great project. Learn more about audio recording and editing below!

Choosing Audio Equipment

A Dramatic Reading of We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together from IMATS @ Barnard on Vimeo.

Tascam Audio Recorder

Field Mixer

Field Mixer Kit

Adobe Audition

Reaper

Setting Up Speakers

IMATS carries a variety of different speakers, each with their own special features. Learn more about them below.

Eurolive B205

Karaoke Speaker

Music

IMATS now houses several instruments for digital music making. Check out the tutorial below to get started making your own beats and working with samples.

Volca Beats

Volca Beats Machine

Volca Sample

Other Digital Tools

IMATS supports a number of digital software and services. Take a look at some of them below.