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Media Lab: Equipment

Info on using the library's Media Lab

Software & Hardware

The lab is equipped with:

  • iMac (OS Monterey 12.5.1) with Chrome & Safari browsers
  • PC with Windows 10

 

Photo Editing & Digitization 

Software
  • Adobe Creative Suite 2022 (Photoshop and Bridge)
  • Apple Photos
  • Apple Preview Photo Viewer
  • SilverFast
Hardware
  • high-quality flatbed photo scanner (with guides for scanning slides)
  • Plustek Slide Scanner

 

Video Editing & Digitization 

Software
  • Adobe Creative Suite 2022 (Media Encoder and Premier)
  • Apple iMovie 10.3.1
  • Apple Final Cut Pro X version 10.6.4 
  • Corel (Aftershot and MultiCam Capture and Editing)
  • Flash player
  • Handbrake
  • Motion
  • QuickTime Player
  • Roxio Toast 20 Pro
  • Snagit
  • VLC Media Player
Hardware
  • VCR and standalone Wolverine VHS converter 
  • VHS-C adapter
  • Wolverine 8mm/Super 8 converter (supports up to 5" reels)

 

Music & Podcasting

Software
  • Apple GarageBand 10.3.2
  • Apple Music 1.2.2.40
  • Audacity
Hardware
  • cassette tape converter
  • headphones
  • microphone
  • speaker system
  • Scarlett 2-in, 2-out USB audio interface (and speaker and microphone cables)
  • vinyl converter

 

Graphic Design, Website Development & Programming

Software
  • Adobe Creative Suite 2022 (Acrobat Pro DC,  Animate, Bridge, Dreamweaver, Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop)
  • Apple iWork Suite (Pages, Numbers, Keynote)
  • Java
  • Microsoft Office 2019 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Cameo Silhouette Studio
  • Xcode
Hardware
  • Wacom Bamboo Design Tablet

Media Lab Hours

Monday–Thursday 
9 AM–8:30 PM

Friday & Saturday
9 AM–4:30 PM

Sunday 
10–4:30 PM

Make a Reservation

Vernon Area Public Library cardholders may reserve the Media Lab up to 7 days in advance. Call 224-543-1485 or Reserve Online. Media Lab capacity: 2.