StoryLab Creation Stations
Using the StoryLab
Contact Us
604.984.0286 ext. 8139
StoryLab Hours
Hours are subject to staff availability.
Monday
10:30am-5:30pm
Tuesday - Thursday
10:30am-7:30pm
Friday - Sunday
10:30am-5:30pm
Start Editing at the Creation Stations!
Edit audio, video or images on Mac workstations equipped with a variety of software. Book one of these computers at NVDPL to put finishing touches on your digital projects! We welcome you to the StoryLab to learn, create, and share..
What can I do on the Creation Stations?
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Edit video
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Edit audio
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Edit and enhance photos
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Create digital art
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Graphic design
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Much, much more!
Booking a Creation Station
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Request a booking: review the booking guidelines and request a time on our calendar. You can book up to 2 hours a day, but requests must be submitted 48 hours in advance. On the booking form, tell us about your project, your experience level, and any special equipment you'll need. We'll send a confirmation email when your booking is approved!
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Plan ahead: You'll need to sign a StoryLab waiver and compete a brief certification at the start of your first booking. Remember to bring something to save your work onto (e.g. USB stick, hard drive). If you forget, USB sticks can be purchased at the Circulation Desk before your booking. Be sure to let us know in advance if you're running late or need to reschedule.
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Have fun creating: Arrive on time and check in with the Digital Services Assistant at the StoryLab desk, then get started on your project! StoryLab is a self-directed space but the Digital Services Assistants can help with your certification and offer tips along the way - just ask!
Available Image Editing Software
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Adobe Lightroom
Image organization and manipulation software by Adobe.
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Adobe Photoshop
Raster graphics editing software by Adobe.
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Adobe Illustrator
Vector graphics editor and design program by Adobe.
Getting Started | Tutorials -
darktable
Free and open-source photography application software and raw developer.
User Guide | Tutorials & Resources -
GIMP
Free and open-source raster graphics editor used for image manipulation and image editing.
User Guide | Tutorials
Available Video Editing Software
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Adobe Premiere Pro
Part of the Adobe Creative Suite, allows users to edit video and sound, as well as export in a variety of formats.
User Guide | Tutorials
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Adobe After Effects
Motion graphics and visual effects software by Adobe.
User Guide | Tutorials
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Blackmagic Davinci Resolve
Professional editing software that includes video colour correction, audio and video editing, vfx compositing, and more.
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Final Cut Pro
Apple's professional and prosumer-level video editing software
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Handbreak
Open-source transcoder.
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iMovie
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Open Broadcaster Software (OBS) Studio
Software for video recording and live streaming.
User Guide | Training
Available Audio Editing Software
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Adobe Audition
Advanced audio recording, mixing, and restoration.
User Guide | Tutorials
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Audacity
Easy-to-use, multi-track audio editor and recorder.
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GarageBand
Easy-to-use digital audio workstation for music production.
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Pro Tools
Advanced audio recording and mastering.
User Guide | Tutorials
Editing Resources
LinkedIn Learning
Patrons of NVDPL who live in the District of North Vancouver have free access to hundreds of useful tutorials and courses for all expertise levels through LinkedIn Learning. Below are some examples of courses offered:
Image
Video
Audio