Mediazone Live: The Student Media Experience: Open Day

October 14th 202610:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Mediazone TV Production Studio

Exciting Media Studios Open Day – More than just a simulation! Be part of the crew!

This is a full-day, walk-in/walk-out event with no registration required, and is open to everyone!

Step into the world of live production and media content creation with Mediazone, an immersive open studio event where you don’t just learn about media… you become part of it. Experience the energy of a real working TV studio as live broadcasts, podcasts, postproduction showcases and high tech gear is open for hands on exploration!

Mediazone invites you to jump in, try different production positions, professional equipment, and discover your role behind (or in front of) the camera.

Whether you’re exploring your future as media content creators or simply want to be part of something exciting, Mediazone Live offers a fun, interactive environment where creativity, teamwork, and storytelling come to life.

This unique event puts you on air from the moment you walk in. No experience needed—just curiosity.

Drop in and join in, take a tour or just say hi!

Close-up of a Sony professional video camera

Equipment Showcase

Get hands-on with some of Mediazone’s professional production equipment. Explore our cameras, the DJI RS4 gimbal and tripods, while our Mediazone staff demonstrate how each piece of equipment works, what it can do, and how it is used in real productions. Discover practical techniques and see how the right equipment can transform your shots.

Two people on a sofa in front of the green screen

Directing / Producing Live TV

Step into the world of live television production. Visit our control room, cameras and green screen setup and discover how different elements come together to create a live show. See how directors and producers manage multiple camera feeds, visual effects and on-screen content to deliver a professional live production.

A podcaster laughing behind a studio microphone

Podcast Corner

Take a seat behind the microphones and experience podcast production from both sides of the camera. Explore a professional setup featuring Blackmagic ATEM Mini, two cameras, Sony FX30 and Sony A7 V. Learn how to operate the equipment, direct a podcast and participate as a presenter or guest while discovering what goes into creating engaging content.

Video Editing & Visual Effects

Bring your ideas to life through post-production. Get hands-on with Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects and explore how professional editors create polished videos and visual effects. At the editing station, you can experiment with the software, try different techniques and discover how footage captured during production is transformed into a finished visual story.

Explore Mediazone

Take the opportunity to explore the rest of Mediazone and discover what happens beyond the Open Day stations. See our facilities and equipment, learn about the projects and productions we support, and speak with our team about how Mediazone works with students, academics and the University’s Marketing Department to bring ideas and events to life.