Studio 206

What is Studio 206?

Studio 206 serves a few different purposes. While classes are in session, Studio 206 is used for all photography classes. The space serves as a classroom Monday - Thursday, 10am - 5:45pm and Friday, 10am - 1:45pm. When classes are not utilizing the space, it is bookable as a studio or as a workspace. If a student wishes to use it as a studio, it must be booked a week in advance. If the space isn't booked for a shoot, students can use the space for photo editing, film scanning or large format printing. 

Where is Studio 206 Located?

Studio 206 is in Ansin (180 Tremont Street) in room 206. 

Who can use the Studio?

Students who wish to use the studio must reach out to postproduction@emerson.edu with details on what the project entails and with their faculty advisor CCed on the email to confirm that their request is for academic purposes. Some requests may be to complete production for the following kinds of projects: 

• BA, BFA, and MFA theses 
• Capstones
• Class assignments/projects
• Shoots for Emerson orgs or magazines

Equipment Available

Studio Equipment - Available Upon Request and Faculty Approval 

• 2 - 9x20 foot backdrops
  • Matte Black 
  • White
• 2 - Godox Softboxes 
  • 1 - 31.5 x 47.2" Softbox (Rectangular Shape)
  • 1 - 37.4" Softbox (8-Sided Octagon Shape)
• 1 - Tether Cart for shooting 

Work Station Equipment - Only available to Photo Students

• M2 Mac Studio
• Eizo CG2240x Monitor
• Epson Perfection V850 Pro Film Scanner
• Epson SureColor P900 Inkjet Printer
• Epson Stylus Pro 7900 Large Format Printer

Rental Protocol

If someone is interested in using the studio for a shoot, here are the steps to create your reservation. 

List of Permissions for Access

Prior to a reservation being made, the following permissions need to be granted. 

1. VMA Production Agreement

   • The VMA Production Agreement needs to be completed at the beginning of every semester. 
   • To complete it, login to the VMA Production Portal. 
   • If the agreement has not been completed for the semester, you will receive a prompt to do so. 
   • Click the prompt, read and agree to the terms, then submit the agreement. 
   • There will be no wait time, you should be able to access the Portal directly after completing the agreement.

2. EDC Terms of Use

   • Click here to be brought to the EDC Terms of Use.

   • Scroll to the bottom of the page where you will find a prompt that says Click Here to Review and Accept the EDC Terms of Use.

     • Click on the prompt.

   • This will open up the Terms of Use Contract.

   • Read through the contract and sign at the bottom.

     • Submit once done.

   • If you are planning to use any EDC equipment for your shoot, it is advisable to book your gear so your equipment allocation can be included in the intake processes. 

Intake and Reservation Request Information

* Reservations for Studio 206 must be made a week in advance* 

1. Submit an intake form via support.emerson.edu or email postproduction@emerson.edu.
2. The space manager of Studio 206 will reach out to the person who submitted the intake to schedule a zoom meeting to discuss the production's needs. 
   • Come prepared to the meeting with your EDC equipment reservation, third party equipment lists (equipment from a rental house or personal gear), cast and crew names, prop list, shot list and any other information that would be helpful to provide. 
3. If there are no issues during the meeting in terms of plans or safety, then the space manager will send a follow up email providing the following information.
   • A confirmation of reservation date and time
   • Safety Form Information
     • All cast and crew who will be in the studio during the time of the shoot must complete the safety form one day before the shooting date. If someone does not complete the safety form, they will not be permitted in the studio. 
4. After the reservation is confirmed, students will have to fill out the VMA Production Portal.
   
   • Instructions on filling out the VMA Production Portal are outlined in the article linked above, however here is a brief overview.
     • Create a New Project and fill out the fields accurately.
     • Submit the New Project Request.
     • Navigate to your Home Page and find the project under My Projects.
     • Click on the project name. 
     • Find and click Add Location at the bottom of the page. 
     • Under Location Type, select On Campus.
     • Choose Ansin 206 for Campus Room.
       • Be sure to do this, this will allow the request to be sent to the correct space manager for approval.
     • Fill out the remaining fields accurately and honestly. Be thorough in your responses to give all parties an accurate idea of the project details. 
     • Once all the fields are completed, click Submit Request at the bottom of the form.
   • This request will then be sent to all of the responsible parties for approval.
5. When you arrive for your shoot, you will check in with a student employee at Ansin 504. The requester will need to provide their ID to the student to hold during their reservation time. 
6. The production must wrap 15 minutes before closing and the studio must be reset prior to checking out with the student staff. 

Studio Policies 

General Policies

• Reservations are provided on a first come, first serve basis. Class ranking will not impact access to the studio. Plan ahead and request the studio in advance to the shoot date.
• When in the studio, keep all walkways and the exit clear.
• Make sure to regularly check your surroundings to make sure you are aware of equipment/any tripping hazards. 
• Keep floors uncluttered and cover any cables in high traffic areas with rubber mats to reduce tripping and electrical hazards. 
• Throw out all trash.
• If anything is too heavy to carry by yourself, ask someone for help.
• No food or drink permitted inside the studio unless it is a prop for the shoot.
  • If cast and crew need to eat or drink, please do so outside the studio.
• No smoke/fog machines, open flames, animals, weapons or toxic materials.
• No smoking or vaping.
• No drugs or alcohol. 
• No spray painting.
• No EDC lighting equipment can be mounted to the lighting grid.
• Wear proper footwear (closed toe shoes with rubber soles).
  • If you are wearing sandals or flip flops, you will not be allowed into the Studio prior to changing your shoes.  
• Do not wear any excessive metal jewelry. 
• Treat the facilities with respect.
  • Move equipment with care.
  • Reset the studio when you are done working.
  • No equipment is allowed to be stored in the studio after wrap. 
• Always be aware of live cables and other tripping hazards.
• No lighting on the floors.
• No tungsten lights.
• Striking must take place 15 minutes before the end of your reservation. 
• You must be out at the end of your reservation. If you are not, penalties can be enforced.
• Inform staff of any broken equipment.
• If you see anything on set that you believe to be unsafe, let a staff member know immediately.