Lynda Lab Overview
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Overview
The Lynda Lab is a medium sized video production studio.
- Is equipped with a variety of lighting equipment and accessories.
- Students need to bring their own camera and camera tripod.
- Is available for students to use for academic use.
- The lab requires the proficiency badge and also the quarterly access badge.
- Students in approved programs or contracts will be added to the access badge each quarter.
Location
- The Lynda Lab is in Evans 1350.
- From the lobby walk past the Multimedia Lab and turn left at the garbage and recycling station.
Access
- The lab requires the Lynda Lab - Lighting Studio proficiency badge in Schedule Evergreen.
- Read the Electronic Media Lab Access page for proficiency information
- Read the Media Labs Access Policy for lab polices
- Read the Scheduling General Access Media Labs article for scheduling procedures
- Schedule time at Media Loan, the Multimedia Lab or via Self Service in Schedule Evergreen.
- Get keys from Media Loan for your scheduled time.
General Policies
- No food or drinks of any kind are allowed in the labs.
- Alcohol, drugs, vaping and smoking are not allowed anywhere in the buildings.
- Take care of yourself and remember to take a break once in a while.
- Clean up after yourself.
- Do not delete other students' files.
- Do not unplug or remove anything from the spaces.
- Make sure the door is closed and locked when you leave the lab.
- Do not leave doors propped open if the room will be temporarily unoccupied, even if you are only running to the restroom.
- Only use your scheduled time.
- Return keys and equipment promptly to Media Loan or to the Library Circulation Desk.
- Reports any lab problems by following the Report a problem in a media lab procedure.
- Be courteous and respectful to the other users of the labs and all student employees.
- Follow the Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities and the Social Contract.
Help
- If you need help, look for a video intern in the CCAM Media Engineering across the hall or go to the Multimedia Lab 1404.
Overhead and Recording Lights
- When you walk in the door the switch for the overhead lights is to the right.
- When facing the wall, the switch on the right is for the overhead lights.
- The switch on the left is for the Recording light in the hallway.
- Turn on the Recording lights while recording to prevent interruptions
- Make sure to turn of the Recording light when done.
Equipment
Lights
Stands
Accessories
- Sandbags
- Apple boxes
Ladder
- There is a step ladder in the room.
- Always follow the ladder safety instructions listed later in this training.