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# Sign the log book.
 
# Sign the log book.
 
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# Get the materials ready.
# Get materials ready
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# Power on camera and lights. Make sure that the camera is set to '''Manual''' (M).
 
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# Power on both the camera and lights. Make sure that the camera is set to Manual (M).
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# Power on the computer.
 
# Power on the computer.
 
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# Open '''Dragonframe'''.  Make a '''new project''' or open an existing one.  
# Open Dragonframe, make a '''new project''' or open an existing one.
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# Set '''Aspect Ratio''' masks.
 
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# In the DMX window set up bash light and the DMX lights.
# Set Aspect Ratio masks.
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# Set camera settings with Dragonframe
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* Focus the lens
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* Set exposure
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# Turn off overhead lights and check for reflections.
 
# Turn off overhead lights and check for reflections.
 
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# Set camera settings with '''Dragonframe'''
# Animate your sequence.
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#* Focus the lens.
 
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#* Set exposure.
# [[Exporting - Dragonframe|Export]].
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# Animate your sequence.  
 
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# [[Exporting - Dragonframe|Export]]
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# Back up your files
 
# Record your exit time in the log book as you leave.  
 
# Record your exit time in the log book as you leave.  
  
 
[[Category:Animation Labs]]
 
[[Category:Animation Labs]]

Latest revision as of 12:14, 2 October 2024

Checklist

Follow this checklist every time you use the lab.

Look at the 3D Lab Manual article for details on the steps below

  1. Sign the log book.
  2. Get the materials ready.
  3. Power on camera and lights. Make sure that the camera is set to Manual (M).
  4. Power on the computer.
  5. Open Dragonframe. Make a new project or open an existing one.
  6. Set Aspect Ratio masks.
  7. In the DMX window set up bash light and the DMX lights.
  8. Turn off overhead lights and check for reflections.
  9. Set camera settings with Dragonframe
    • Focus the lens.
    • Set exposure.
  10. Animate your sequence.
  11. Export
  12. Back up your files
  13. Record your exit time in the log book as you leave.