Difference between revisions of "Lab Information - Multimedia Lab"

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The Multimedia Lab is open for all currently enrolled students, staff and faculty who would like to create multimedia content for academic purposes.

To reach us, email mml@evergreen.edu.

In the Multimedia Lab

Main Stations

Computers

The MML has 13 main stations that are Mac Studio computers with M2 Max chips and 64 GBs of RAM.

Peripherals

Each station has dual 27" monitors
Speakers and headphones.
USB 3 hub.

Software

Software includes macOS 13, Adobe Creative Cloud, Pro Tools, Ableton Live and Max/MSP.
The Software List article has more information.

Conversion Station

The Conversion Station is an older Mac Pro that is set up with some extra applications not available on the other stations.

Analog capturing

It has a DVD player and VHS deck connected to a firewire converter box.
This station also has a cassette deck and a turntable hooked up to a mixer.

Outside of the MML

Video Editing Suites

The three Video Editing Suites have Mac Studio computers.
They are in their own rooms around the corner from the MML in L1524, L1526 and L1528.
The Video suites require a proficiency.
- Media Labs Proficiency Process
Once proficient students can schedule time and check out keys from Media Loan.

Audio Mixing Benches

The Audio Mixing Benches are the introductory level audio facilities.
Each lab has a Mac Studio computer for digital audio editing.
The software Adobe Audition, Ableton Live, Audacity, Digital Performer and Pro Tools for multi-track production.
The Mixing Benches do require a proficiency test.
- Media Labs Proficiency Process
Students can schedule time and checkout keys from Media Loan.

Animation Labs

There are two 2D labs and one 3D lab.
Specific information is available at the Animation Labs wiki.

Computer Center Media Stations

There are two media station in the Computer Center.
They are Mac minis with dual monitors.
They have the same software as the Multimedia Lab.

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+<div class="lead">The Multimedia Lab is open for all currently enrolled students, staff and faculty who would like to create multimedia content for academic purposes. </div>
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+* '''To reach us, email [mailto:mml@evergreen.edu mml@evergreen.edu].'''
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 ==In the Multimedia Lab==
 ===Main Stations===
 ====Computers====
-The MML has 12 main stations that are Mac Pro towers running OS X 10.6 with dual 2.8 GHz quad core processors, 12 GB of Ram, and 16x burning speed double layer superdrive.
+The MML has 13 main stations that are Mac Studio computers with M2 Max chips and 64 GBs of RAM.
 ====Peripherals====
-Each one has dual 22" LCD monitors, a DV-Cam deck and a video monitor.  Some stations have a VHS deck connected to the DV deck inputs.  Others have cable which allow for any type of videodeck to be connected to the DV deck inputs.  They also all have a pair of small speakers and a pair of headphones.
+* Each station has dual 27" monitors
+* Speakers and headphones.
-The Teaching Station has a HDV deck that can play and record HDV, mini DV and DV-CAM tapes.
+* USB 3 hub.
 ====Software====
-We have a variety of applications installed in the lab.  Software includes OS X 10.6, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Design Premium, Final Cut Studio 3, iLife 11, Digital Performer 7, Peak 6 and Max/MSP 5.
+* Software includes macOS 13, Adobe Creative Cloud, Pro Tools, Ableton Live and Max/MSP.
+* The [[Software_List_-_MML|Software List]] article has more information.
 ===Conversion Station===
-The Jeunet station is an Mac mini that is set up with some extra applications not available on the other stations..
+The Conversion Station is an older Mac Pro that is set up with some extra applications not available on the other stations.
 ==== Analog capturing====
-It has a DVD player and VHS deck connected to a firewire converter box.  Tapes and discs can be captured in Quicktime Pro at DV resolution.
+* It has a DVD player and VHS deck connected to a firewire converter box.
-====Screen Recording====
+* This station also has a cassette deck and a turntable hooked up to a mixer.
-The application Screenflow is for recording the computer screen in real time.  This can be used to record videos which are available on line as streams but not for downloading
-====AVCHD Conversion====
-ClipWrap is for converting AVCHD (.mts, .m2ts) files from HD camcorders.  If Final Cut Pro or iMovie 09 does not work with a camera try these applications
-====Scanning====
-The Umax scanner can scan up to 11x17 sheets.  Use Silverfast with the Umax scanner.
 ==Outside of the MML==
-===Non-Linear Editing Suites===
+===Video Editing Suites===
-The three Non-Linear Editing suites are the same basic set up as the main MML stations.  They are in their own rooms around the corner from the MML.  The Non-Linear suites require a proficiency for use.  Once proficient students can schedule time and check out keys from [http://www.evergreen.edu/medialoan/ Media Loan].  Each suite has larger speakers and an audio mixer connected connected to the computer's audio input.
+* The three [[Video Edit Suites|Video Editing Suites]] have Mac Studio computers.
+* They are in their own rooms around the corner from the MML in L1524, L1526 and L1528.
-===Transfer Station===
+* The Video suites require a proficiency.
-The Transfer Station can be used to transfer between a variety of formats:  VHS, S-VHS, DVD, DV-Cam, cassette,  records and CD.  Students can schedule time and checkout keys from [http://www.evergreen.edu/medialoan/ Media Loan].  There is no proficiency required and you can stop by the [http://www.evergreen.edu/electronicmedia/multimedialab/ Multimedia Lab] L1404 or the [http://www.evergreen.edu/electronicmedia/ Electronic Media Desk] L1501 for assistance.
+** [[Media Labs Proficiency Process]]
+* Once proficient students can schedule time and check out keys from [https://www.evergreen.edu/offices-services/media-services/media-loan Media Loan].
 ===Audio Mixing Benches===
-The [http://www.evergreen.edu/electronicmedia/audio/benches.htm Audio Mixing Benches] are the introductory level audio facilities. Each lab has a mixer and a Mac Pro computer for digital audio editing. The software includes Peak for basic editing and Digital Performer and Pro Tools for multi-track production.
+* The [[:Category:Audio_Mixing_Benches | Audio Mixing Benches]] are the introductory level audio facilities.
+* Each lab has a Mac Studio computer for digital audio editing.
-The computers have DVD/CD burning drives for backing up files and making audio CDs. The labs also have a cassette deck, a mini disc deck, turntable, and a VHS deck and monitor. Umbilicals and a patch bay make it possible to patch in additional equipment.
+* The software Adobe Audition, Ableton Live, Audacity, Digital Performer and Pro Tools for multi-track production.
+* The Mixing Benches do require a proficiency test.
-The Mixing Benches do require a proficiency test. Sign up at the [http://www.evergreen.edu/electronicmedia/ Electronic Media Desk], L1501, or call (360) 867-6270. Students can schedule time and checkout keys from [http://www.evergreen.edu/medialoan/ Media Loan].
+** [[Media Labs Proficiency Process]]
+* Students can schedule time and checkout keys from [https://www.evergreen.edu/offices-services/media-services/media-loan Media Loan].
 ===Animation Labs===
+* There are two 2D labs and one 3D lab.
-There are two 2D labs, a 3D lab and an Oxberry lab.  Specific information is available at the [http://blogs.evergreen.edu/animation Animation website]. Users that need a significant amount of time must submit a Media Request Form within the first two weeks of the quarter and get time allocations from animation staff. During summer quarter the appropriate lab fee must be paid.
+* Specific information is available at the [[:Category:Animation_Labs |Animation Labs wiki]].
-To use the animation labs, reserve time and check out a key through  [http://www.evergreen.edu/media/ml/ Media Loan] (360) 867-6253.
-Contact the lab aides for a proficiency or call (360) 867-6139.
 ===Computer Center Media Stations===
-There are two media station in the [http://www.evergreen.edu/computing/academiccomp/ Computer Center].  Both stations have the same basic set up as the MML computers.  One station has a MIDI keyboard and one has a DV deck and a NTSC video monitor.  These stations are available on a first come first serve basis.
+* There are two media station in the [http://www.evergreen.edu/technology/academic-computing-center Computer Center].
+* They are Mac minis with dual monitors.
+* They have the same software as the Multimedia Lab.
   [[category:Multimedia Lab]]