About

Student work and front of and behind the camera in the MMAD Lab.

The MMAD (Motion and Media Across Disciplines) Lab is an amazing resources for faculty, graduate, and undergraduate student research, classes and creative exploration across the campus of UMD. Currently the lab is producing interdisciplinary research and videos for online learning in fine arts, journalism, exercise science, mechanical engineering, computer science and others within the UMD protocols of COVID 19. 

The MMAD Lab (Bohannon 24) is a motion capture and high definition video production studio that offers unique opportunities for interdisciplinary research and creative activity, including ergonomic design, gait analysis, 360 video and virtual reality. This studio is equipped with a multiple camera shoot studio, green screen (cyclorama), studio lighting and sound booth. 

Observing filming from the booth
Filming at the MMAD lab

MMAD Lab Open Studio

Come in and create your stories! Have fun learning about voice-over, audio equipment, green screen, filming equipment, and more in this Lab right next to the Ven Den. Students are welcome to stop by to get assistance with projects such as using the professional level sound booth to record voice-overs, or use a full green screen room to get footage for a class. It’s open studio! Time to see the coolness around the Lab, and get help for academic projects! 

The MMAD Lab is located by the Ven Den Lounge, Bohannon Hall 24A. Hope to see you there!

Current Hours: [Thursdays, 9-11am]

Directions to MMAD Lab

Bohannon Hall 24 | Map link

From the Bus Hub:

  • Walk straight and take the first stairwell to the right onto the Red Concourse.
  • Turn left and walk until you come to your first intersection.
  • Turn right and take your first left down the stairs.
  • Travel through the Ven Den and the MMAD LAB (Bohannon Hall 24) will be on your left.
     

From Ordean Court:

  • Walk straight ahead toward the Ven Den Lounge.
  • MMAD LAB (Bohannon Hall 24) will be on your right.