Rotoscope Station

Log into the log book and note that you used the rotoscope section
Turn on the main power switch on the desk,
Turn on the computer, and log in.
Turn the power strip for the projector on the left corner of the table by the rotoscope stand.
Turn on the projector. The projector will take a few moments to warm up.

The data projector is recognized as a second monitor on the left.
Click the monitor icon in the menu bar, and select Display Preferences..
Click the monitor icon in the menu bar, and confirm that the resolution of the data projector image is set to 1024x768 @ 60hz.

There is only one monitor and the projector.
The computer should default to mirroring enabled and be set to 1024x768.
To change the resolution and mirroring settings, click the monitor icon in the menu bar.

Open your footage in QuickTime and position the video monitor so that it is displayed on the rotoscope station with the desired dimensions.
On the projector, adjust the zoom and the focus on the edges of the lens.
- Note: the zoom is adjusted by twisting the lens closer to the projector body, and the focus is adjusted by twisting the ring at the end of the lens.
Adjust the positioning of the animation registration board on the table.
Create a guide frame using a piece of paper to line up your artwork at a later time.
Use the left and right arrow keys of the keyboard to navigate through each frame.
Use the 4 and 5 keys of the Dragonframe remote to navigate through each frame.

Shut down the projector by pressing the power button until the display is black .
- The fan inside the projector will run for a while to allow the lamp to cool down.
For the Library 2D Rotoscoping bench, turn mirroring off.
Shut down the computer and turn off the main power switch on the desk.
Record any problems in the log book.

Video footage that is displayed on the left-hand computer monitor is projected up onto the drawing surface of the stand.

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