Paris Campus

Film and Audiovisual School in West Paris

Paris, Capital of Creation

What if there were a place where your creativity set the rules?

Since 1988, 3iS Paris has welcomed students to a modern 17,000 m² campus where artistic ambitions come to life! Located just a few kilometers from the capital of creation, the historic 3iS campus is designed to fuel your imagination and refine your skills, turning your passion into expertise.

For 35 years, 3iS Paris has offered an exceptional learning environment. The campus is located in the midst of a busy business park in Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, just a 20-minute stroll away from the Chateau of Versailles and a 30-minute drive from Paris. The 3iS campus, covering almost 17,000 m2 over three buildings and a 200-unit exclusive student residence, forms a veritable ecosystem that replicates the working conditions of the creative industries. A unique opportunity to study and live within film sets, a 300 m2 live performance stage, cinema sets, sound mixing studios, acting facilities, drawing rooms, video game studios and so much more. 

More than 1,000 highly trained professionals, industry experts and artists come to teach on the campus every year. They pass on all needed hard, as well as soft skills of their trade in innovative courses, tutorials, masterclasses and more. They also guide and supervise the realization of students’ projects, under the guidance of a specifically team dedicated leaders of each program of study.

Facilities on the Paris Campus

Our Paris campus offers an extensive range of equipment, regularly updated to meet industry standards. Modern work and creative spaces, fully equipped for all production and post-production needs, provide students with an environment focused on the future.

Here, the future is shaped every moment.

Equipment

Filming Equipment:

  • Cameras: C100 (Canon), PMW 200 (Sony), PXW-Z190 (Sony), Z280 (Sony), FS7 (Sony), RED (Dragon 6K, Scarlett…)
  • Photography: Alpha 7s II and III + various lenses + DJI Ronin stabilizer, Osmo…
  • Drones: Phantom IV, DJI Inspire, Mini 3…
  • Rigging: Cranes (ABC, Hague…), dollies, various sliders…

Lighting (Traditional and LED):

  • Cinema Lights: Various open-face or Fresnel lens projectors (blondes, mandarins, 1KW Fresnels…), Alladdin, Astera Helios, Aputure minette…
  • Live Performance Lights: PAR 64, profiles, moving heads (Colorado, Robin 600, Spot, Wash…), light bars (Funstrips)…
  • Lighting Consoles: Grandma Light, UltraLight, Command Wing…

Audio Equipment:

  • Sound Systems / L-Acoustic Inventory:

    • WST Line Source System (KARA, DVDOSC, ARCS), KS28, SB18, SB15…
    • Coaxial speakers (X12, X8…)
    • Dedicated amplifiers: LA48, LA4X, LA8, LA12X…
  • Microphones and Recording Equipment:

    • For Voice Recording (Cinema): SM58 (Shure), M88 (Beyer Dynamic), E835 (Sennheiser), 4041 (Audio-Technica), Wireless Kits (Sennheiser)
    • For Voice Recording (Studio): M160 (Beyer Dynamic), U87 and U89 (Neumann), TLM103…
    • Recorders: Zoom H6, MixPre-3, Tascam…
    • For Instrument Recording: Audix kit, SM57 (Shure), Beta 52 (Shure)…
    • For Ambient Sounds: Duo A1 (Prodipe), KM184 (Neumann), Sennheiser MKH and ME series…
  • Sound Diffusion and Monitoring Systems:

    • Monitoring speakers: HS7, HS80, MSP5 (Yamaha), MK2, Eon (JBL), MS40 (Behringer)…
  • Mixing Consoles and Audio Peripherals:

    • Analog Consoles: Mackie (Yamaha), GL3800 (Allen & Heath), and others
    • Digital Consoles: VI1, SI Expression, SI Impact (Soundcraft); SQ6 (Allen & Heath); WING (Behringer); M7CL (Yamaha); Calrec Brio and others

Multicam Control Rooms:

  • Switchers: Blackmagic HD and 4K, Tricaster TC1 and TC2, Sony XVS 6000
  • Robotic Cameras: Panasonic

Software:
Adobe Suite / Da Vinci Resolve / Avid Media Composer / Pro Tools / Ableton / Logic Pro X / Toon Boom / Dpaint / Unreal Engine / Unity / Zbrush / Substance Painter / Celtx / Avid Media Composer Ultimate / Logic Pro…

IT Equipment:
Mac Studio, Mac Mini, Dell Precision, iLok keys…

Rental Equipment:

  • Camera Units: Alexa and F55 (Panavision)
  • Cinema Lighting and Rigging: Lumex, Cinesyl, Panalux
  • Live Performance Consoles and Lights: Remote, Novelty group, 4J
  • Backline: Tomahawk, Easy Backline
  • Audio Equipment: 664, 633 recorders, Sanken capsules (DCA, Tapage et Nocturne)

Facilities

  • 3 buildings covering over 16,000 m²
  • 300-seat screening room
  • 1 radio studio
  • 4 drawing and modeling workshops
  • 140 m² film set (Haussmann-style apartment with removable decor)
  • 110 m² green screen TV studio
  • 10 computer rooms with 20 to 30 workstations each
  • 1 Fab Lab (3D printer, laser cutter, etc.)
  • 2 recording studios
  • 300 m² live performance stage
  • 16 sound editing suites
  • 4 sound mixing and mastering suites
  • 2 digital projection booths
  • 3 120 m² film studios
  • 70 autonomous editing and color grading suites
  • 2 technical equipment stores

 

 

Student Life in Paris

Join the student life at 3iS Paris! Thanks to the Student Union (BDE) and a variety of clubs—film club, music club, beekeeping, photography, and more—students connect through shared passions, building strong relationships while enriching their professional experience. Throughout the year, numerous events such as the 3iS Fest and student parties create unforgettable memories.

Paris, the City of Light, is a true cultural and artistic hub. As the world’s capital of fashion, cinema, and creativity, it offers an unparalleled environment for students passionate about the arts and creative industries. With its iconic landmarks, world-renowned museums, and international events, Paris is an endless source of inspiration. Whether you are drawn to cinema, design, music, or visual arts, this unique metropolis provides an exceptional platform for artistic expression.

Joining 3iS Paris means immersing yourself in a creative capital where innovation meets tradition. Are you ready to make 3iS Paris the starting point of your artistic career?

3iS Vie étudiante

Our Residences in Paris

The 3iS Paris student residence is located just steps away from the school and only a 10-minute walk from local shops. It currently offers 200 fully equipped studios, reserved for both French and international students of the institution.

Each studio, ranging from 14 to 25 m², is available for rent at a monthly cost between €599.50 and €819.50 (including rent and utilities, before APL housing assistance).

Additional housing options are also available near 3iS Paris. Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines offers a wide range of accommodations, including student residences, studios (T1), one-bedroom (T2) and two-bedroom (T3) apartments, and shared housing.

3iS Paris residence