Christmas Closures

All locations of the Des Moines Public Library will be closed on Tuesday, December 24, and Wednesday, December 25, in observance of the Christmas holiday. 

Video/Photography Station

Become the director using our Video/Photography station. Create high quality photos and video with our 4k camera, studio lighting, and green screen. 

Available equipment includes:

  • Panasonic - LUMIX GH5 Mirrorless 4K Photo Digital Camera Body with LEICA DG 12-60mm F2.8-4.0 Lens (must request when reserving the room)
  • Tripod – with mobile phone attachment.
  • 8.5 x 10ft Green Screen Backdrop Stand Kit, Photography Background Support System with 10 x12ft 100% Cotton Muslin Chromakey Backdrop
  • High quality studio lighting system
  • Video/Photo editing software is available (Final Cut Pro, iMovie, Adobe Premiere).
Video-Photography Station

What You'll Need

You will either need to save your work to a flash drive or have an email address ready to send it to.

Cost

128 GB flash drives may be purchased from the information desk for $10.

Reservation Information and Guidelines

RESERVE TIME AT THE VIDEO/PHOTOGRAPHY STATION

You may also call 515-283-4152 x3 to reserve the station.

Customers are permitted one 120-minute session per day.

Guidelines

  • Library card required
  • Ages 13 and up
  • Users under the age of 13 must be accompanied by parent/guardian
  • Reservations may be submitted two weeks in advance
  • Limit of two hours per day, per individual
  • Walk-in appointments are subject to availability
  • Covered drinks are welcome; food is not permitted
  • DMPL’s Customer Behavior Policy and Internet Use Policy apply