Difference between revisions of "Lab Use Guidelines - Multimedia Lab"

Intro

Evans Hall 1404, 360-867-5455

Hours are posted at the Multimedia Lab wiki

• The Multimedia Lab is available for academic use for all currently enrolled students, staff, and faculty.
• The Multimedia Lab has 13 workstations and three separate Video Editing suites.
  • The three Video Editing suites require a proficiency. Read the Video Edit Suites Overview article for more information.
• The Multimedia Lab does not require a proficiency but make sure to check with the lab aides about the file management and scheduling procedures.
• The lab is a shared facility and requires that patrons be responsible for their own materials and file storage.
• Students working on large projects are encouraged to purchase an external hard drive.

Scheduling Time

• To schedule time come to the lab during open hours. You can also call us at 360-867-5455.
• Use Self Service in Schedule Evergreen
• Users can schedule up to 2 weeks in advance, up to 20 hours per week, 6 hours per day.
  • More time can be scheduled if it is available.
• Walk-ins must reserve station at time of arrival. You must be scheduled on a station to work on it.
• The Video Editing suites can be reserved at Media Loan, Self Service or the Multimedia Lab.
  • You must check out keys from Media Loan to gain access.

Punctuality & Showing Up

• You may lose your time if you are more than 15 minutes late.
• You are expected to contact the MML if you are going to be late to cancel or reschedule your time.
• If you are repeatedly late or absent you will temporarily lose access until you consult with a staff member.
• Severe misuse or violations will result in a conference with staff and your faculty to restore access privileges.

Reporting Problems

• In the Multimedia Lab check in with a lab aide when you arrive.
• If you need help, ask the lab aide.
• In the Video Edit Suites if you need help go to the Multimedia Lab if they are open.
• You can report problems online.
  • Report a Problem in a Media Lab

Computer Logins

• Use your Evergreen account name and password to login to the computers.

All Workstation Overview

• The MML has 13 main stations that are Mac Studio computers with M2 Max chips and 64 GBs of RAM.
• Each station has dual 27" monitors
• The Video Editing suites have Mac Studio computers with a 32" 4k monitor.
• The lab also features one conversion station that can transfer from VHS, DVD, cassette and records.

Software

Check our website for the most updated and detailed list.

• Ableton Live
• Adobe After Effects CC
• Adobe Premiere Pro CC
• Max/MSP/Jitter
• Max for Live
• Pro Tools

File Management

• Never work on files directly from a server.
• Create a folder on the desktop with a meaningful name.
  • Save your work to that folder.
• Keep a backup of your files on an external Drive or OneDrive

Checkout Items:

We have manuals, books and a variety of accessories available for checkout for use inside the lab.

• iPad Pros with Pencil Pros
• Midi keyboards
• Headphones and splitters
• Drawing tablets
• Portable scanners
• Firewire & USB cables

Leave time at the end of your session

• The lab may be closing, or someone may be waiting to use your workstation.
• These activities take time, please take this into consideration and be courteous!
• Transferring files onto a server, OneDrive or external drive (up to 1/2 hour each way)
• Rendering.
• If you are not fully finished with your session before the lab closes or another user’s time starts you could be evicted from the station.
  • You are responsible for managing your time.

What not to do

• Install new software, attempt to copy applications, or mess with the system folder.
• Change hardware configurations, switch cables, hook or unhook equipment. Ask a lab aide for help!
• Delete files other than your own. (You should ask a lab aide to free up space.)
• Eat or drink at workstations.

What to do

• Make a folder on the desktop drive with your name on it and save all your files within.
• Clean up your old or obsolete files to free up space for other users.
• Clean up your trash from the center table.
• Be nice to the lab aides. They are there to help you.

Food and Drink

• You can have food and drinks at the center table.
• No food and drinks are allowed at the computer stations.

End of Quarter

• All files student files on the computers will be deleted on Thursday of eval week.
• All keys must be returned to Media Loan.

Conversion Station

• The Conversion Station is an older computer located in the back on the MML.
• It can capture from VHS, DVD, cassette and turntable.