The Media Commons at the University of Illinois Undergraduate Library offers all U of I students, faculty and staff access to our Video Production Studio, and other Media Commons Studios. The studio is primarily utilized by students of all majors and interests for the purpose of capturing high quality video footage, using professional studio equipment (cameras, lights, etc.) The main goal for this request is to replace our current outdated, high energy consumption fluorescent lighting sources with a far more energy-efficient, low heat producing, and longer-lasting LED lighting system. LED lights also eliminate the need to replace bulbs, especially fluorescent bulbs which are constructed of hazardous materials.

All students, faculty and staff of the University of Illinois (Urbana-Champaign) have direct and free access to reserve and utilize the Media Commons Video Production Studio. The new lights not only consume less power, and are safer for the environment but also provide lighting color temp control. This allows staff to provide a more tailored video production recording setup for each student patron and in this way any student can and would benefit from the lighting upgrade in the Video Studio.