Cinema Studies provides students with the latest production resources to cut, tweak, filter, and deliver any type of project involving sound and image. Located in Knight Library, the lab is open seven days a week (and well into the night) and is stocked with 20 Macs with all the latest software for digital editing, image creation, and production.

The Lab

Located on the second floor of Knight Library in room 267, the lab is available seven days a week (and well into the night) during the academic year for students, faculty, and staff with the need to cut, tweak, filter, and deliver any type of project involving sound and picture. The lab is stocked with 20 Macs that are fully loaded with Avid Media Composer (the TV and film industry standard editing software), Apple’s Final Cut Pro X and Logic Pro, Davinci Resolve, and Adobe Creative Suite including After Effects and Premiere.

Equipment Room

Need equipment to complete a project for a cinema studies production class? Then check out the Equipment Room located in Knight Library Room 18. From cameras, lenses, and tripods to light kits and audio equipment, cinema studies has the gear you need to complete your production class projects.

“Looking back at my time as a Cinema Studies major, what I value most is how I was able to explore so many different aspects of filmmaking—from editing to cinematography, and beyond. I'm so thankful that I was able to try on different hats instead of just focusing on one specialty because it allowed me to apply a variety of those skills once I entered the workforce. When I worked in reality TV I leaned on my Avid editing and digital art skills. While working at Disney Animation I utilized my knowledge of cinematography and the filmmaking process. Although I didn't discover my love for production management until after college, looking back, I can see how I was honing my producing abilities while working on student films. The skills I learned in college have shaped my career in live-action, animation, and now video games. I'm grateful for my experience at UO because it was a time of self-discovery where I uncovered my passions and learned a ton along the way.”

-Samantha Stendal, BA '15, Associate Producer Epic Games