Tools for Creating in the Koreatown Media Lab

Call the Koreatown Media Lab at 213-228-7551 to make a reservation.

3D Printer

Print on our 3D printer. You will need to be present to start the 3D print job. Maximum size: 11.6" L x 7.6" W x 6.5" H.

File format: .stl
File must not exceed 50MB
Bring your own hard drive
Makerbot Replicator +

Adobe Creative Cloud

Computers installed with Adobe Creative Cloud.

PCs & Macs
Bring your own hard drive

Wacom Tablets

For your design editing needs, you can borrow a Wacom tablet.

tablets available

Microphones

For your inside-the-lab recording needs, you can borrow our microphones.

For in-house use only
Audio-Technica Lavalier
Tascam DR-40X

HP Sprout 3D Scanner

Make digital versions of physical objects smaller than 8" x 8" x 8".

Bring your own hard drive

Epson Large Format Printer

Print your own posters and photos. Maximum width is 36".

File formats: .tiff, .jpg, .pdf, .png
Maximum width: 35 inches

HTC Vive - VR

Experience Virtual Reality and see the forefront of immersive technology.

An additional signed waiver is required

Green Screen Backdrop / Buff Screen Backdrop

Take photos or videos with our backdrops. Bookable when there is not a workshop or a class.

You can borrow our iPad and tripod or bring your own camera and equipment
You'll have to work with ambient noise

Laser Jet Pro 500 Color MFP Printer

The HP LaserJet Pro 500 Color MFP M570dn Printer can deliver prints up to 31 pages per minute, and delivers a printing resolution of up to 600 x 600 dpi.

Bring your own hard drive

Lighting Equipment

For your inside-the-lab photo needs, you can borrow our lighting equipment.

For in-house use only

Zoom Room

5 seat conference rooms with a screen, keyboard, and Zoom license, setup for especially for video conferencing.

Available when the lab is open or, with special permission, at other times, based on staff availability

Cricut Explore Air 2

Use this computerized cutting machine to cut designs using your own materials: paper, cardstock, and vinyl.

Use Cricut Design Space to create your files and a 12x12 mat to cut them.

Epson v600 Perfection Photo Scanner

Scans from photos, film, slides and everyday documents.

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