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What’s at the UCLAN Media Factory?

Part of the University of Central Lancashire, the Media Factory is an ultra-modern building aimed at digital industries. Its contemporary design embodies the creative culture and spirit of its businesses and mirrors the philosophy of our Media Access Bureaux.

Location

UCLAN Media Factory

Opening Hours

Monday
09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday
09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday
09:00 - 17:00
Thursday
09:00 - 17:00
Friday
09:00 - 17:00
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed

Note: Bank Holiday opening times should be checked by calling the Bureau direct.

Media Access Bureau

University of Central Lancashire
Preston
Lancashire
North West
PR1 2HE

Tel: 01772 895950
Web: www.uclan.ac.uk

Parking

Public Car Parks available at Walker Street, St. Mary’s (off Friargate), or Preston City Centre.

Parking restrictions: clamping in force on University carparks

Restaurants

Café, open from 9.30am in term times and vending machines available on ground floor.


Building

  • Refreshments
  • Toilets
  • Disabled access and facilities

Other

  • Theatre space
  • Dance studios
  • TV studios
  • Film and photographic studios
  • Audio recording studios
  • Music practice and ensemble studios

Directions

The Media Factory is about 15 minutes walk from Preston train station or Preston Bus station.  For directions see www.uclan.ac.uk

Facilities

Facilities provided by UCLAN Media Factory

  •   MAC + Final Cut Pro

    Price: £60.00

    Our comprehensive Mac Suite is designed to cater for all Mac users, including design companies, new media organisations, freelancers and broadcasters.

    Within the Mac Suite of your local Media Access Bureau (MAB), you’ll discover a range of Mac compatible equipment. In fact, you’ll have everything you need to:

    • Upload files

      Our industry-standard ingest system works with all common file types. Your media and data files – however large – can be transferred quickly and easily, from your format and placed onto a storage area.

    • Edit files

      Our comprehensive editing facility allows you to make final refinements to your file. Standard-industry software caters for a range of play-back and recording media formats in popular use.

      Once you’re happy with the result, the file can be stored electronically for distribution at a later date or transmitted via the network.

    • Store & send files

      With our high performance fibre-optic network, your data and media files can be transmitted securely, at incredibly high speeds (100mbps).

      A secure, on-site storage device can be accessed from all workstations within the bureau. Upload and store data until you’re ready to transmit or distribute the information.

    How you benefit

    • Saves time and money
    • Ease of access
    • Flexible working
    • Safe and secure
  •   Meeting Room

    Price: £120.00

    While virtual communication is a quick and efficient way to work, it’s sometimes more effective to sit down face-to-face.

    To give you the option to work how you want, when you want, most Media Access Bureau locations offer meeting rooms for hire.

    With meeting rooms available to book by the hour, this facility is a flexible and cost effective option for all businesses.

    How you benefit

    • Cost effective
    • Flexible
    • Convenient
    • Neutral ground for sensitive meetings
  •   PC with Avid Nitris + Media Composer

    Price: £60.00

    Our comprehensive PC Suite is designed to cater for all PC users, including design companies, new media organisations, freelancers and broadcasters.

    Within the PC Suite of your local Media Access Bureau (MAB), you’ll discover a range of PC compatible equipment. In fact, you’ll have everything you need to:

    • Upload files

      Our industry-standard ingest system works with all common file types. Your media and data files – however large – can be transferred quickly and easily, from your format and placed onto a storage area.

    • Edit files

      Our comprehensive editing facility allows you to make final refinements to your file. Standard-industry software caters for a range of play-back and recording media formats in popular use.

      Once you’re happy with the result, the file can be stored electronically for distribution at a later date or transmitted via the network.

    • Store & send files

      With our high performance fibre-optic network, your data and media files can be transmitted securely, at incredibly high speeds (100mbps).

      A secure, on-site storage device can be accessed from all workstations within the bureau. Upload and store data until you’re ready to transmit or distribute the information.

    How you benefit

    • Saves time and money
    • Ease of access
    • Flexible working
    • Safe and secure
  •   Video Conferencing (VC)

    Price: £140.00

    Working better together

    Collaboration is at the core of our business and our aim is to connect the wealth of creative talent in the north.

    We believe that by providing a platform that promotes partnership working and encourages shared learning, the north’s creative, media and technology industries will become a leading force in the global market.

    Providing the tools for collaboration is vital. Which is why each Media Access Bureau (MAB) is equipped with comprehensive video conferencing facilities.

    • Video conferencing suite – each MAB offers a fixed video conferencing solution for larger meetings and events
    • Mobile video conferencing – a mobile video conferencing solution, housed in or near the editing suites, offers you the potential for ‘live’ communication with the individual receiving your files

    How you benefit

    • Saves time and money
    • Encourages collaborative ways of working
    • Promotes shared learning
    • Encourages effective working practices
    • Secure system for peace of mind

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Associated Bureaus

Other bureaus associated with UCLAN Media Factory

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Liverpool / Liverpool John Moores University

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Manchester / Cornerhouse

On Arrival

UCLAN Media Factory on arrival instructions


Report to reception on the 4th floor

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