Lab Information - Multimedia Lab
In the Multimedia Lab
Main Stations
Computers
The MML has 12 main stations that are Mac Pro towers running OS X 10.6 with dual 2.8 GHz quad core processors, 8 GB of Ram, and 16x burning speed double layer superdrive.
Peripherals
Each one has dual 22" LCD monitors, a DV-Cam deck and a video monitor. Some stations have a VHS deck connected to the DV deck inputs. Others have cable which allow for any type of videodeck to be connected to the DV deck inputs. They also all have a pair of small speakers and a pair of headphones.
The Teaching Station has a HDV deck that can play and record HDV, mini DV and DV-CAM tapes.
Software
We have a variety of applications installed in the lab. Software includes OS X 10.6, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Design Premium, Final Cut Studio 3, iLife 09, Digital Performer 7, Peak 6 and Max/MSP 5.
Conversion Station
The Jeunet station is an Mac mini that is set up with some extra applications not available on the other stations..
Analog capturing
It has a DVD player and VHS deck connected to a firewire converter box. Tapes and discs can be captured in Quicktime Pro at DV resolution.
Screen Recording
The application Screenflow is for recording the computer screen in real time. This can be used to record videos which are available on line as streams but not for downloading
AVCHD Conversion
ClipWrap, Flamingo HD and Voltaic HD are for extracting and converting AVCHD (.mts, .m2ts) files from HD camcorders. If Final Cut Pro or iMovie 09 does not work with a camera try these applications
Scanning
The Umax scanner can scan up to 11x17 sheets. Use Silverfast with the Umax scanner.
Outside of the MML
Non-Linear Editing Suites
The two Non-Linear Editing suites are the same basic set up as the main MML stations. They are in their own rooms around the corner from the MML. Once they have the MML proficiency students can schedule time and check out keys from Media Loan. Each suite has larger speakers and an audio mixer connected connected to the computer's audio input.
Transfer Station
The Transfer Station can be used to transfer between a variety of formats: VHS, S-VHS, DVD, DV-Cam, cassette, records and CD. Students can schedule time and checkout keys from Media Loan. There is no proficiency required and you can stop by the Multimedia Lab L1404 or the Electronic Media Desk L1501 for assistance.
Audio Mixing Benches
The Audio Mixing Benches are the introductory level audio facilities. Each lab has a mixer and a Mac Pro computer for digital audio editing. The software includes Peak for basic editing and Digital Performer and Pro Tools for multi-track production.
The computers have DVD/CD burning drives for backing up files and making audio CDs. The labs also have a cassette deck, a mini disc deck, turntable, and a VHS deck and monitor. Umbilicals and a patch bay make it possible to patch in additional equipment.
The Mixing Benches do require a proficiency test. Sign up at the Electronic Media Desk, L1501, or call (360) 867-6270. Students can schedule time and checkout keys from Media Loan.
Animation Labs
There are two 2D labs, a 3D lab and an Oxberry lab. Specific information is available at the Animation website. Users that need a significant amount of time must submit a Media Request Form within the first two weeks of the quarter and get time allocations from animation staff. During summer quarter the appropriate lab fee must be paid.
To use the animation labs, reserve time and check out a key through Media Loan (360) 867-6253.
Contact the lab aides for a proficiency or call (360) 867-6139.
Computer Center Media Stations
There are two media station in the Computer Center. Both stations have the same basic set up as the MML computers. One station has a MIDI keyboard and one has a DV deck and a NTSC video monitor. These stations are available on a first come first serve basis.
