In the olden days of 2011, if you wanted to pursue your dreams of being a filmmaker, music producer, news anchor, photographer, graphic designer . . . you get the drift… you had to make an investment. Not one of time and passion (though that, too!), but a financial investment into expensive software and equipment so that you could cultivate your skills and establish a spectacular portfolio of work to impress a potential employer. Enter the GCPL Learning Labs!
Located at the Five Forks, Hamilton Mill and Lilburn branches, Learning Labs are spaces to “create, collaborate, and share digital content.” With full-scale studios, top-of-the-line creative software and equipment like 3-D printers, DSLR cameras and even sewing machines, now all it takes is a library card to invest in your future!
Learning Labs enable everyone to try out their creative side. Whether you need to design flyers for your new business, find an outlet for your creative passion or just want to try something new and—who knows—maybe uncover a hidden talent, here find the tools you need to make it happen. And if you need help, don’t hesitate to ask one of the friendly librarians-turned-media-specialists!
Music & Audio
Mini Sound Mixer
Podcasting Set-up
Digital Turntable
Handheld Digital Recorder
Midi Keyboard
Midi Drum Pad Controller
Guitar Input for iOS
Condenser Mic
Shotgun Mic
Pop Filter
USB Mic with Stand
Headphones with Splitter
Cassette Converter
Software:
ArtistWorks
Logic Pro X
iTunes
Garage Band
Audacity
Audition
Photo & Video
Green Screen
DSLR Camera
Video Camera
GoPros
Tripod
Mobile Phone Gimbal
HUE Animation Kit
LED Film Lights
Lightbox
Elgato Video Capture
Software:
Adobe Creative Cloud
Adobe Premiere Pro
Final Cut Pro X
iMovie
Computer Science & Engineering
Little Bits KORG Synth Kit
Lulzbot and Makerbot 3D printers
Arduino
Raspberry Pi
Snap Circuits
Lego Mindstorms Ev3
Crafting
Soldering Station
Dremel Workstation
Sewing Machines
Learning & Discovery
Telescope
Lynda.com
Mango Languages
Ancestry.com