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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].''' | * '''To reach us, email [mailto:mml@evergreen.edu mml@evergreen.edu].''' | ||
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==Intro== | ==Intro== | ||
| − | + | Evans Hall 1404, 360-867-5455 | |
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| − | * The | + | Hours are posted at the [[:Category:Multimedia_Lab | Multimedia Lab wiki]] |
| − | * The | + | * The Multimedia Lab is available for academic use for all currently enrolled students, staff, and faculty. |
| − | ** The three | + | * 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 Multimedia Lab does not require a proficiency but make sure to check with the lab aides about the file management and scheduling procedures. | ||
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* The lab is a shared facility and requires that patrons be responsible for their own materials and file storage. | * 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. | * Students working on large projects are encouraged to purchase an external hard drive. | ||
| − | ==Scheduling Time== | + | == Scheduling Time == |
| − | * To schedule time come to the lab during open hours | + | * To schedule time come to the lab during open hours. You can also call us at 360-867-5455. |
| − | * | + | * Use [[Self Service - Schedule Evergreen|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. | * 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 - Schedule Evergreen|Self Service]] or the Multimedia Lab. | |
| − | * The | + | ** You must check out keys from Media Loan to gain access. |
==Punctuality & Showing Up== | ==Punctuality & Showing Up== | ||
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* Severe misuse or violations will result in a conference with staff and your faculty to restore access privileges. | * Severe misuse or violations will result in a conference with staff and your faculty to restore access privileges. | ||
| − | == | + | ==Reporting Problems== |
| − | In the | + | * 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== | ==Computer Logins== | ||
* Use your Evergreen account name and password to login to the computers. | * Use your Evergreen account name and password to login to the computers. | ||
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==All Workstation Overview== | ==All Workstation Overview== | ||
| − | * The MML has 13 main stations that are | + | * The MML has 13 main stations that are Mac Studio computers with M2 Max chips and 64 GBs of RAM. |
| − | * Each station has | + | * Each station has dual 27" monitors |
| − | * The Video Editing suites have | + | * 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. | * The lab also features one conversion station that can transfer from VHS, DVD, cassette and records. | ||
==Software== | ==Software== | ||
Check our website for the most updated and detailed list. | Check our website for the most updated and detailed list. | ||
| − | *Adobe After Effects CC | + | * Ableton Live |
| + | * Adobe After Effects CC | ||
* Adobe Premiere Pro CC | * Adobe Premiere Pro CC | ||
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* Max/MSP/Jitter | * Max/MSP/Jitter | ||
* Max for Live | * Max for Live | ||
| + | * Pro Tools | ||
== File Management == | == File Management == | ||
* Never work on files directly from a server. | * Never work on files directly from a server. | ||
* Create a folder on the desktop with a meaningful name. | * Create a folder on the desktop with a meaningful name. | ||
| − | * Save your work to that folder. | + | ** Save your work to that folder. |
| − | + | * Keep a backup of your files on an external Drive or OneDrive | |
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==Checkout Items:== | ==Checkout Items:== | ||
We have manuals, books and a variety of accessories available for checkout for use inside the lab. | We have manuals, books and a variety of accessories available for checkout for use inside the lab. | ||
| + | * iPad Pros with Pencil Pros | ||
* Midi keyboards | * Midi keyboards | ||
* Headphones and splitters | * Headphones and splitters | ||
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* Portable scanners | * Portable scanners | ||
* Firewire & USB cables | * Firewire & USB cables | ||
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==Leave time at the end of your session== | ==Leave time at the end of your session== | ||
| − | * The lab may be closing or someone may be waiting to use your workstation. | + | * The lab may be closing, or someone may be waiting to use your workstation. |
| − | * These activities take time | + | * These activities take time, please take this into consideration and be courteous! |
| − | * Transferring files onto a server, | + | * Transferring files onto a server, OneDrive or external drive (up to 1/2 hour each way) |
| − | * Rendering | + | * 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. | + | * 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== | ==What not to do== | ||
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* Change hardware configurations, switch cables, hook or unhook equipment. Ask a lab aide for help! | * 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.) | * Delete files other than your own. (You should ask a lab aide to free up space.) | ||
| − | * Eat or drink at workstations | + | * Eat or drink at workstations. |
==What to do== | ==What to do== | ||
| − | * Make a folder on | + | * 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 old or obsolete files to free up space for other users. | ||
| − | * Clean up your trash from the | + | * Clean up your trash from the center table. |
* Be nice to the lab aides. They are there to help you. | * Be nice to the lab aides. They are there to help you. | ||
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| + | == 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== | ==End of Quarter== | ||
| − | * All files student files on the computers will be deleted | + | * All files student files on the computers will be deleted on Thursday of eval week. |
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* All keys must be returned to Media Loan. | * All keys must be returned to Media Loan. | ||
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[[Category:Multimedia Lab]] | [[Category:Multimedia Lab]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Media Services Policies]] | ||
Latest revision as of 12:38, 2 October 2024
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.
Contents
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.
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.
