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===Written Test===
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===Process===
* Read through the [[3D Lab Manual|3D 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.  
# What is the first thing you should do when you come into the lab?
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* You need to be using the lab for academic purposes
# What are two things you must do when you are working with messy materials in the lab?
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* You need to be enrolled in an academic program or individual learning contract with a media fee.
# Where can you construct your sets and puppets?
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* Some academic programs will co-ordinate the scheduling of proficiencies.   
# Can you store your sets/equipment/materials in the lab?
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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 should you do if a bulb explodes?
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# Is the bash light on during the hi-res image capture?
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# When you have a complex lighting and scenery setup what should you do?
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## 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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## Waste valuable animation time tearing down and setting up sets every time you have a work session. 
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## 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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===Operational Proficiency===
 
===Operational Proficiency===
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** Experiment with lighting, gels, cookies etc
 
** Experiment with lighting, gels, cookies etc
 
** Change Lenses
 
** Change Lenses
** Export a video and copy to Orca or another server.
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** Shoot a short animation
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** Export a video and back up the file.
  
 
[[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.