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# Sign the log book
 
# Sign the log book
 
# Get artwork ready
 
# Get artwork ready
# Power on camera and lights
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# Power on camera and lights. Make sure that the camera is set to '''Manual''' (M).
 
# Power on the computer
 
# Power on the computer
 
# Open Dragonframe.  Make a new project or open an existing one.  
 
# Open Dragonframe.  Make a new project or open an existing one.  

Revision as of 11:39, 28 October 2014

Intro

The Evergreen State College has two 2D labs on campus: the 2D Multi-Use Lab in Com 309, and the 2D Rotoscope Lab in Lib 1408. While the two labs have some differences in devices and use, the following checklist applies to both.

Checklist

Follow this checklist every time you use the lab.

Look at the Basic 2D Animation article for details on the steps below

  1. Sign the log book
  2. Get artwork ready
  3. Power on camera and lights. Make sure that the camera is set to Manual (M).
  4. Power on the computer
  5. Open Dragonframe. Make a new project or open an existing one.
  6. Set Aspect Ratio masks
  7. Set camera settings
  8. Focus the lens
  9. Turn off overhead lights and check for reflections.
  10. Animate
  11. Export