WHAT IS THE DIGITAL EDIT SUITE?​

The Digital Edit Suite is a purpose-built, private working space for DARC members. This suite now features a Mac Studio, an ideal working platform for video editing. On this computer, members can expect an array of editing software such as Davinci Resolve, Adobe Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro X. The suite enables members to edit from 4K, and HD to finish their projects in a professional environment.

The DIGITAL EDIT SUITE Features:

  • Mac Studio Ultra- M1 2022
  • Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 3rd Gen
  • KRK Rokit 6 RPG2 Monitors
  • Ergonomic desk chair
  • Large desk surface
  • Couch
  • Apple M1 Ultra Chip
  • OS Ventura 
  • 20 – core CPU
  • 48 – core GPU
  • 32 – core Neural Engine
  • 64GB Unified Memory
  • 4TB SSD Storage
  • LG 27″ 4k Display
  • LG 31.5 inch Ultrafine Display- UHD 4K IPS Display with HDR 10 Compatibility (secondary display)
  • MediaLight Pro2 CRI 99 6500K White Bias Lighting 
  • DaVinci Resolve Studio
  • Final Cut Pro X
  • Adobe Creative Cloud (including Adobe Premiere Pro and Audition)
  • Handbrake 
  • VLC

By request 48 hours in advance:

  • Blackmagic Design Ultrastudio 4k Capture Card
  • Blackmagic Design SmartScope Duo 4K
  • Tangent Wave2 Control Panel 
  • Raid Array storage 

PERMITTED USES

  • Independent, non-commercial productions;
  • Video art, performance art documentation and experimental practices.

Non-Permitted Uses

  • Commercial productions for which the director/creator does not retain copyright and artistic control; the director/creator is being paid under a commercial contract for content and for which the production/work is being produced for a commercial client or for the purpose of advertising or promotion.

BOOKING RATES

The Digital Edit Suite can be booked by Extended Access DARC members. As of April 1 2024, Edit Suite bookings are made via our online booking system and charged at an hourly rate of $8.00. We encourage members to work off their own hard drives in order to prevent losing work. Please let the tech department know if you need to set up a project on the computer. The computer is wiped every 4 months.  

As of April 1, 2025, DARC’s Digital Edit Suite can be booked at an hourly rate of $8.00; a minimum booking is 2 hours. If you don’t use the full time, you will still be charged for the time you booked. If you’re running late for your booking, you may not be able to stay later. This helps us keep the Digital Edit Suite well-maintained, clean and available when our members need it.

 

DARC reserves the right to cancel bookings but will notify you as soon as possible in the event of any cancellations. DARC reserves the right to change these terms at any time.

BEFORE BOOKING

Please review each section before booking

Due to the ongoing health risks associated with COVID 19, visitors must abide by our COVID-19 booking protocol. Learn about our policy before booking,

All doors at DARC have accessibility buttons to press for automatic entry. DARC is located on the main floor (one story above ground) of the Arts Court building. DARC’s main entrance is located at 67 Nicholas Street which is fully wheelchair accessible. 

Cancellations must be made 48 hours in advance. Members will be billed the total rental price if less than 48 hours notice is given. In addition, if a member does not show up for their booking, a no-show penalty fee of $30 will be charged.

HOW TO BOOK

Digital edit suite bookings are available to Extended Access members only. Please include your desired block booking time in your booking request. For general inquiries, please email tech@digitalartsresourcecentre.ca