Lab Information - Multimedia Lab

In the Multimedia Lab

Main Stations

Computers

The MML has 13 main stations that are Mac Pro 3.5 GHz 6-core processors, 32 GB of Ram and dual video card with 3GB's of VRAM each.

Peripherals

Each station has dual 22" LCD monitors.
Speakers and headphones.
Memory card readers
USB 3 hub.
2 Stations have DV-CAM decks

Software

We have a variety of applications installed in the lab. Software includes OS X 10.9, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere Pro, Digital Performer 8,Ableton Live and Max/MSP 6. The Software List article has more information.

Conversion Station

The Conversion 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.
This station also has a cassette deck and a turntable hooked up to a mixer.

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 is for converting AVCHD (.mts, .m2ts) files from HD camcorders. If Final Cut Pro or iMovie 09 does not work with a camera try these applications

Transfer Station

The Transfer Station can be used to transfer between a variety of formats: VHS, DVD, and DV-Cam. It is now located inside the MML. More information is available here Transfer Station.

Outside of the MML

Video Editing Suites

The three Video Editing suites are Mac Pro towers with dual 2.8 GHz quad core processors and 12 GB of Ram.
They are in their own rooms around the corner from the MML in L1522, L1524 and L1526.
The Video suites require a proficiency for use which can be scheduled with the MML Intern. Cal 360-867-5455.
Once proficient 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.

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 Mixing Benches do require a proficiency test.
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.

To use the animation labs, reserve time and check out a key through Media Loan (360) 867-6253.

Computer Center Media Stations

There are two media station in the Computer Center.
They are Mac Pro towers with dual 2.8 GHz quad core processors and 12 GB of Ram.
They have the same software as the Multimedia Lab.
One has a DV deck and a NTSC video monitor.