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

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Intro

Library 1404, 360-867-5455 http://www.evergreen.edu/electronicmedia/multimedialab/

• The MML is available for academic use for all currently enrolled students, staff, and faculty.
• The MML has 13 workstations and three 24-hour editing suites.
• 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 three 24-Hour access Video Editing suites require a proficiency, which can be scheduled with the MML Intern.
• 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 or go to Media Loan in L2504. You can also call us at 360-867-5455 (MML) or 360-867-6253 (Media Loan).
• Standby users can schedule up to 1 week in advance, up to 8 hours per week, 4 hours per day.
• Walk-ins must reserve station at time of arrival. You must be scheduled on a station to work on it.
• Students in media programs or with Media Request Forms can schedule time based on their allocation up to a

month in advance.

• The 24-hour Video Editing suites can be reserved at Media Loan and you must check out keys from

Media Loan to gain access. Return the keys promptly following the end of your work session.

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.

Logbook

In the MML check in with a lab aide when you arrive. In the edit suites sign into the logbook and write down any problems that you have.

Computer Logins

Use your Evergreen account name and password to login to the computers. At logout all application preferences are reset. Save your work to the Storage drive or your home folder. Files on the Storage drive are accessible by any user. Files stored in your home folder are only accessible by you.

All Workstation Overview

• The lab has 13 Mac Pro’s with 3.5 GHz 6-core processors and 32 GB’s of Ram. Each station has dual 22” LCD monitors.
• The Video Editing suites have have older dual 2.8 GHz quad core processors and 12 GB’s of Ram.
• Three MML stations and all three Video Editing suites have DV decks with VCR's and video monitors.
• 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. • Adobe After Effects CC • Adobe Premiere Pro CC • Digital Performer 8

• Ableton Live 9
• Max/MSP/Jitter
• Max for Live

Servers

• Temporary Files on Nimrod is for transferring files between • Program shares on Nimrod or Orca are for project storage and are managed by the program. • Never work on files directly from a server. Drag your files into the local Storage drive. • Eject a server when it is no longer in use. • Delete files when they are no longer needed.

Checkout Items:

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

• Midi keyboards
• Headphones and splitters
• Drawing tablets
• Portable scanners
• Firewire & USB cables
• Porto-Drives – Firewire drives for short-term storage.

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, Storage or external drive (up to 1/2 hour each way)
• Rendering or building preview. (This can take up to several hours).
• 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 or leave your food beverages on at the center table.

What to do

• Make a folder on the Storage drive with your name on it and save all your files within.
• Designate where to save your files (set your scratch disks) at the beginning of each work session.
• Clean up your old or obsolete files to free up space for other users.
• Clean up your trash from the lunch table.
• Be nice to the lab aides. They are there to help you.

End of Quarter

• All files student files on the computers will be deleted.
• All files on Temporary Files on Nimrod will be deleted.
• All files on the Porto-Drives will be deleted.
• All keys must be returned to Media Loan.

Transfer Station

• The Transfer Station is located in the back on the MML.
• It has a DV deck, VHS deck and DVD recorder. It can be used to dub between formats.