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Studio12 is a digital media project for people aged 16–30. It provides free access to a production studio, training, accredited qualifications and an Industry Panel of creative professionals. Studio12 is run by Leeds Central Library, the space houses a fully equipped studio with a wide range of multimedia, video, photography, music equipment and software packages. People accessing Studio12 are encouraged and supported to work towards attaining an accredited qualification though NOCN and Arts Award in Audio Visual Media Production. Studio12 work will be showcased at live events in the city centre and to a global audience on the web.
FILM
Studio12 hosts a wide range of cinematic film equipment, providing young people with access to production equipment, training and support for film projects. Green Screen, Adobe CC Editing, DaVinci Resolve Colour-grading, 2D & 3D Post-Production & Sound Production.
MUSIC PRODUCTION
Professional music software and hardware to produce electronic music is available. There is also a bookable recording booth for vocals. Studio12 runs a range of music software to produce including Logic, Reason, Abelton live and the NI Komplete plugins.
PHOTOGRAPHY
There is a professional photography studio with Nikon and Canon cameras and studio lighting and backdrops, free for members and groups. Editing photos can be completed in Photoshop and Light Room.
GRAPHIC DESIGN
Studio12 hosts a number of industry software packages to produce designs for your media applications. The full Adobe CC software, scanners and drawing tablets are available to produce designs. We have large format printers, laser printers and 3D printers available to members.
Studio12 provides FREE access to a visual and audio production studio for 16 – 30 year olds living in Leeds
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Both Sides Now Film Music – A Writing Britain Remix
FILM MUSICStudio12 have formed a meaningful partnership with Brighter Sound, collaborating on two projects that help address the gender gap in the industry as part of their Both Sides Now programme. Developed in response to low levels of female representation across...
Unbroken
Unbroken - Melissa Wuidart Phillips Written from personal experiences, Melissa Wuidart Phillips immerses our viewers into the challenges of adapting to new experiences and celebrates the beauty in the smallest of details. The film provides a cinematic perspective on...
Flight – Ntantu
Flight by Ntantu Ntantu walks through his past and choices he has made, as part of the Writing Britain film project. The project produces short films written by young people, reflecting on their sense of place, belonging, hopes, and dreams they have for the future....
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