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===Written Test===
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===Process===
* Read through the [[2D Manual|2D Lab manual]] and answer the questions provided.  
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* The 3D Lab Proficiency involves completing a Canvas two modules and completing a hands-on proficiency with a lab aide.
* Write out the answers and bring them with you to your proficiency test. No answers, no proficiency.
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** The Canvas course has two modules; Dragonframe Basics and the 3D Proficiency.
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** Read through the [[3D Lab Manual]] to learn more about the lab.  
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* You need to be using the lab for academic purposes
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* You need to be enrolled in an academic program or individual learning contract with a media fee.
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* Some academic programs will co-ordinate the scheduling of proficiencies.   
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* If you need a proficiency that is not being arranged by the faculty fill out the '''[[Media Lab Access|Media Lab Proficiency Request Form]]''' and we will contact you about the rest of the process.  
  
# What is the first thing you should do when you come into the lab?
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===Operational Proficiency===
# What are two things you must do when you are working with messy materials in the lab?
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* During the proficiency the student will follow the steps in the [[Basic Animation 3D - Dragonframe|Basic Animation 3D]] article
# Where can you construct your sets and puppets?
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** Set up bash light
# Can you store your sets/equipment/materials in the lab?
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** Demonstrate depth of field and f-stop relationship.
# What should you do if a bulb explodes?
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** Experiment with lighting, gels, cookies etc
# What are four things that you shouldn’t do to the camera, camera cables, and the lens?
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** Change Lenses
# When you have a complex lighting and scenery setup what should you do?
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** Shoot a short animation
a. Leave all your sets, lights and equipment hanging up after your scheduled time and come back and get them later so that no one else can use the space.
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** Export a video and back up the file.
b. Waste valuable animation time tearing down and setting up sets every time you have a work session. 
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c. Schedule a large chunk of time with the lab aide to complete your production.
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# Where can you save files?
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# What should you do if you are having problems in the lab?
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# What are four things that you must always do when you are done using the lab?
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[[Category:Animation Labs]]
 
[[Category:Animation Labs]]

Revision as of 15:43, 26 July 2023

Process

  • The 3D Lab Proficiency involves completing a Canvas two modules and completing a hands-on proficiency with a lab aide.
    • The Canvas course has two modules; Dragonframe Basics and the 3D Proficiency.
    • Read through the 3D Lab Manual to learn more about the lab.
  • You need to be using the lab for academic purposes
  • You need to be enrolled in an academic program or individual learning contract with a media fee.
  • Some academic programs will co-ordinate the scheduling of proficiencies.
  • If you need a proficiency that is not being arranged by the faculty fill out the Media Lab Proficiency Request Form and we will contact you about the rest of the process.

Operational Proficiency

  • During the proficiency the student will follow the steps in the Basic Animation 3D article
    • Set up bash light
    • Demonstrate depth of field and f-stop relationship.
    • Experiment with lighting, gels, cookies etc
    • Change Lenses
    • Shoot a short animation
    • Export a video and back up the file.