Lab Rentals

VITAL is available to rent for the WMU Community, the Kalamazoo Community, and beyond. Please see below for more details on the many different uses and activities available. If you are interested in learning more, please contact us using our Contact Form.

  • Led Wall Presentation

    Our 1.8mm Pitch LED Wall provides over 7 million LED's to create the most stunning presentation display ever. At 28' wide x 10' tall, the wall allows presenters to show off their work in life size and to move freely in front of the display without casting shadows. Our system is capable of presenting video, PowerPoint presentations, web and 3D content.

    Rate: $25-$130/hour

    Interior designer showcases proposal on LED wall. Observers shown seated at tables for the presentation.
    Student directing viewer's attention in an industrial design presentation by pointing to illustrations on LED wall
  • Video/Photo Production

    VITAL can serve an ideal space for many video and photography uses. The LED wall provides an amazingly bright background and can also cast light on the subjects. Additional rental options include the Red Komodo 6k camera, and Sennheiser Lav and Shotgun microphones.

    Rate: $25-$130/hour

    Two people sitting in chairs in front of LED wall for interview.
    Dancers filmed performing alongside music video in front of LED wall using Red Komodo camera and lighting instruments.
  • Virtual Production

    Computer-generated imagery creates adaptable virtual sets for real-time video production.

    Rate: $100-$300/hour

  • Motion Capture

    Our 25-camera OptiTrack Optical Motion Capture System covers a 22’x22’ capture area and is capable of capturing multiple performers at once. Capture can be recorded for later usage or can be integrated live with VR or the LED Wall. In addition, our Rokoko Motion Capture Suit provides a more mobile solution with integrated hand and face capture.

    Rate: $25-$150/hour

    Dancer performing in motion capture with corresponding avatars on the LED wall.
  • Podcasting

    Our Podcasting and Audio Recording Room is equipped with a Rodecaster Pro II Podcasting Console, two Rode PodMics, lighting and two comfy chairs. For audio recording, Sennheiser mics are also available.

    Rate: $15-$80/hour

    Two people seated in podcasting room.
  • Lighting

    Utilizing our array of lighting instruments in studio.

     

    Rate: $20-$80/hour

    Lighting instruments used in-studio for video shoot.
  • Red Camera + Lenses

    In-studio 6k resolution camera with 35mm and 50mm prime cine lens, 24-70mm Sigma Zoom.

     

    Rate: $25-$120/hour

    Image of our Red Komodo camera.
  • Microphones

    Available in-studio audio recording equipment: Rodecaster Pro II Podcasting Console, two Rode PodMics, and Sennheiser mics.

     

    Rate: $20-$80/hour

  • Production

    Services in 3D content creation, audio/video editing, and/or project development.

    VITAL Student Technology Assistant creating 3D animations with Blender on PC.