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Creator Pod (Studio A)

A versatile DIY studio designed to be the future of digital production, the Creator Pod (formerly known as Studio A) allows students to practice getting comfortable on camera and using a teleprompter, and produce their own work through open studio bookings. That can include on-camera in-person or remote interviews, live or streamed programs and the use of graphics — all without needing a crew or control room. The pod also serves as the classroom for a number of USC Annenberg classes. 

Who Can Use It*: 

  • Annenberg Students 
  • Annenberg Faculty & Staff 
  • Non-Annenberg Guests: USC students, faculty, and staff (please contact us for info) 

*Please note—all studio users must receive a 30-minute training session prior to use. Email annenbergmc@usc.edu to find out more about when trainings are available.

What It Is: 

  • DIY Broadcast Studio

When It’s Open: 

Studio A is reservable in one-hour sessions.

During fall/spring semesters:

  • Monday-Thursday 8AM-10PM 
  • Friday 9AM-5PM 

All other times:

  • Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM 

Studio A is closed on weekends.

Where It’s Located:  

  • 102A at the front of the Annenberg Media Center  

Why We Love It: 

  • Studio A offers a dynamic broadcast alternative to a traditional, heavily-staffed television studio.