Facilities

Creative Media Institute Facilities

The Creative Media Institute (CMI) at New Mexico State University provides students with industry-standard facilities and technology to bring their creative visions to life. From professional screening spaces to advanced animation and post-production labs, students have access to the tools they need to develop compelling stories from concept to screen.

Lab and Room Reservations

Need space for your next project? Use the reservation links below to schedule an available room.

Sound Rooms

Reserve a sound room for audio production and related creative projects.

Reserve a Sound Room

Room 189

Check availability and reserve Room 189 for your academic and creative work.

Reserve Room 189

CMI Theatre Rental Inquiries

NMSU departments and external organizations interested in renting the CMI Theatre can submit an inquiry through our online form.

Submit a Theatre Rental Inquiry

Explore Our Facilities

The Creative Media Institute (CMI) at New Mexico State University provides students with professional spaces, industry-standard technology, and hands-on resources for filmmaking, animation, sound production, and digital storytelling. Explore the facilities where students develop their skills and bring creative ideas to life.

Milton Hall Theatre featuring rows of black screening seats, a cinema screen, and acoustic wall panels

Milton Hall Theatre

A 100-seat screening room featuring a 21-foot cinema-quality screen, Sony 4K projection, an additional 1080p projector, and 7.1 surround mixing capabilities.

Student working in the Kevin Andrew Long Motion Capture Lab

Kevin Andrew Long Motion Capture Lab

A specialized motion capture space equipped with Vicon T160 cameras, Vicon Shogun software, Windows 11 workstations, HD projection, and a sound system.

Post-production workspace with computer workstations for video and audio editing

Post-Production Lab

Students work with Mac Studio computers, HD projection, and 5.1 surround sound using professional tools for video editing, color grading, audio production, and visual effects.

Software: Adobe Creative Suite, Pro Tools, DaVinci Resolve Studio, and professional music, sound effects, and stock footage libraries.

Computer lab with desktop workstations and rolling chairs for digital media production

3D Animation Lab

A technology-equipped lab for 3D animation, modeling, visual effects, and real-time production. Features Windows 11 workstations, HD projection, and a sound system.

Software: Adobe Creative Suite, Autodesk Maya, MotionBuilder, ZBrush, Foundry Nuke, Unreal Engine, Toon Boom Harmony, Toon Boom Storyboard Pro, and PureRef.

2D animation lab with computer workstations, round tables, and collaborative workspace

2D Animation Lab

A creative workspace equipped with Mac Studio computers, HD projection, and sound capabilities for animation, illustration, storyboarding, and digital design.

Software: Adobe Creative Suite, Autodesk Maya, Cinema 4D, ZBrush, Toon Boom Harmony, Toon Boom Storyboard Pro, and PureRef.

Screenwriting classroom with computer workstations, a conference table, chairs, and a projection screen

Screenwriting Lab

A collaborative classroom with 17 Mac Studio computers and professional tools for screenwriting, script development, production scheduling, and budgeting.

Software: Final Draft and Movie Magic Scheduling and Budgeting.

Audio editing suite with a mixing console, studio equipment, and a monitor displaying an editing timeline

Edit Suites

Private editing spaces for individual students and small production teams, featuring a 55-inch calibrated LED display and 5.1 surround sound editing and mixing capabilities.

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Go Behind the Scenes at CMI

Discover where creativity meets technology at New Mexico State University. Explore our film, animation, and media production facilities and see where students bring their stories to life.

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