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SOC Spaces

SOC Spaces

From the 2nd Floor Experience Center to our Lower Level Labs, take a look at our media spaces here at the SOC!

Students interviewing in the SOC's new Studio B

The Experience Center

Studio B / Green Room

SOC 235/237

Studio B is a dedicated studio space on the 2nd floor of the SOC overlooking Loyola's Water Tower Campus. The space is flexible to fit your production needs. 

Tech Specs:

  • 3x PTX Optics 4K cameras with remote controller
  • 2x 1080p Huddle USB-A Webcams (f/1.8 | 26mm)
  • Yamaha MG10XU Audio Interface
  • Audix Control Monitors
  • 3x HDTV monitor setup at the control desk
  • Livestream Studio
  • OBS Studio
  • External recording monitor to record in ProRes 422

View the availability of Studio B / Green Room here.

Reserve time here.

The Writer's Room

SOC 231

The Writer's Room provides a dedicated space for students and organizations to meet, plan, and discuss their current and upcoming projects.

  • Wall-mounted TV with HDMI access
  • Whiteboard
  • Bulletin board

View The Writer's Room availability here.

Reserve time in Writer's Room here.

the writers room at the school of communication

The Screening Room

SOC 222

The SOC Screening room is fully equipped with 25 movie theater seats a large LED 4K video wall to provide a theater-like experience for screening your film projects to hosting your next presentation. 

View the Screening Room's availability here.

Reserve time in the Screening Room here.

The Screening Room at the School of Communication

SOC Meeting Room

SOC 221

Need a room to meet? The SOC Meeting Room could fit your needs! 

View the Meeting Room's availability here.

Reserve time in the Meeting Room here.

Lower Level Labs

Audio Production and Color Correction Suite

SOC 008

Dedicated sound and color finishing suite of equipment, software, and infrastructure.

Tech Specs:

  • 7.1 surround sound configuration
  • 4K projection screen
  • 4K Monitors
  • Avid Pro Tools, Adobe Suite, Davinci Resolve Studio software all installed
  • Voice-over booth

View the Audio Production and Color Correction Suite availability here.

Reserve time in the Audio Production and Color Correction Suite here.

The Audio Production and Color Correction Suite

Camera Set-Up and Lens Calibration Lab

SOC 011

A dedicated and controlled space for students to test their camera builds prior to going out on to set. 

Tech Specs:

  • MYT Works Opti-glide lens calibration table

CUE Lab

SOC 016

CUE Lab Focus Data Booth

Tech Specs:

  • iMotions - Biometric analysis software
  • Shimmer galvanic skin response devices
  • Wearable eye tracking glasses
  • Mounted eye tracking cameras

There are two data booths available. View the availability for the CUE Lab Data Booths here. 

Reserve time in a data booth here.

CUE Lab Focus Group Theater

Tech Specs:

  • 50” screen
  • iMac workstation
  • Dry erase boards
  • Push Pin board
  • 10 moveable cushioned sofa chairs
  • Key-card accessible (?)

View the availability of the CUE Lab Focus Group Theater here.

Reserve time in the Focus Group Theater here.

OWL Lab

SOC 004

The OWL Lab is the equipment check-out facility located within the School of Communication. Our professional staff and trained student workers assist students enrolled in any SOC production course. We have a comprehensive supply of audio, visual, and lighting equipment from Canon, Sony and BlackMagic, as well as computers with the Adobe Suite, DaVinci Resolve, Pro Tools, Audacity, Unreal Engine, Blender and more. We also have a DragonFrame Animation station.

More information about the OWL Lab can be found here.

Interested in reserving a time in one of the above SOC spaces? Please fill out the following form: SOC Space Reservation Form

 

Interested in reserving a time in one of the above SOC spaces? Please fill out the following form: SOC Space Reservation Form