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| + | * '''To reach us, email [mailto:mml@evergreen.edu mml@evergreen.edu].''' | ||
| + | * '''Some [[Media_Software|software resources]] are available off campus.''' | ||
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==Intro== | ==Intro== | ||
| − | + | Evans Hall 1404, 360-867-5455 | |
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| + | Hours are posted at the [[:Category:Multimedia_Lab | Multimedia Lab wiki]] | ||
* The MML is available for academic use for all currently enrolled students, staff, and faculty. | * The MML is available for academic use for all currently enrolled students, staff, and faculty. | ||
| − | * The MML has 13 workstations and three | + | * The MML has 13 workstations and three separate Video Editing suites. |
| − | ** The three 24-Hour access Video Editing suites require a proficiency | + | ** The three 24-Hour access Video Editing suites require a proficiency. Read the [[Video Edit Suites Overview]] article for more information. |
| − | * The Multimedia Lab does not require a proficiency but make sure to check with the lab aides about the file management and scheduling procedures | + | * The Multimedia Lab does not require a proficiency but make sure to check with the lab aides about the file management and scheduling procedures |
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* The lab is a shared facility and requires that patrons be responsible for their own materials and file storage. | * The lab is a shared facility and requires that patrons be responsible for their own materials and file storage. | ||
* Students working on large projects are encouraged to purchase an external hard drive. | * Students working on large projects are encouraged to purchase an external hard drive. | ||
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| + | == COVID and Health Policies == | ||
| + | You need to follow all Evergreen COVID-19 related health and safety policies which could include Thurston county and Washington state policies and mandates. | ||
| + | * Evergreen's current COVID-19 policies and news can be found at the [https://www.evergreen.edu/covid19 Evergreen Covid-19 Information site.] | ||
==Scheduling Time== | ==Scheduling Time== | ||
| − | * To schedule time come to the lab during open hours | + | * To schedule time come to the lab during open hours. You can also call us at 360-867-5455 (MML). |
| + | * Use [[Self Service - Schedule Evergreen|Self Service]] in Schedule Evergreen | ||
* Standby users can schedule up to 1 week in advance, up to 8 hours per week, 4 hours per day. | * Standby users can schedule up to 1 week in advance, up to 8 hours per week, 4 hours per day. | ||
* Walk-ins must reserve station at time of arrival. You must be scheduled on a station to work on it. | * Walk-ins must reserve station at time of arrival. You must be scheduled on a station to work on it. | ||
* Students in media programs can schedule time based on their allocation up to a month in advance. | * Students in media programs can schedule time based on their allocation up to a month in advance. | ||
| − | * The | + | * The Video Editing suites can be reserved at Media Loan and you must check out keys from Media Loan to gain access. |
| + | ** Return the keys promptly following the end of your work session. | ||
==Punctuality & Showing Up== | ==Punctuality & Showing Up== | ||
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* Severe misuse or violations will result in a conference with staff and your faculty to restore access privileges. | * Severe misuse or violations will result in a conference with staff and your faculty to restore access privileges. | ||
| − | == | + | ==Reporting Problems== |
| − | In the MML check in with a lab aide when you arrive. In the | + | * In the MML check in with a lab aide when you arrive. |
| − | + | * If you need help ask the lab aide. | |
| + | * In the Video Edit suites if you need help go to the MML if they are open. | ||
| + | * You can report problems online | ||
| + | ** [[Report a Problem in a Media Lab]] | ||
==Computer Logins== | ==Computer Logins== | ||
* Use your Evergreen account name and password to login to the computers. | * Use your Evergreen account name and password to login to the computers. | ||
| − | * At logout | + | * At logout some application preferences are reset. |
==All Workstation Overview== | ==All Workstation Overview== | ||
| − | * The | + | * The MML has 13 main stations that are 5K 27" Retina iMacs with 3.60 GHzz 8-core i9 processors, 24 GB of Ram and with 8GB of VRAM |
| + | * Each station has a second l 22” LCD monitor. | ||
* The Video Editing suites have have 27" Retina iMacs with 4.0 GHz quad core processors and 24 GB’s of Ram. | * The Video Editing suites have have 27" Retina iMacs with 4.0 GHz quad core processors and 24 GB’s of Ram. | ||
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* The lab also features one conversion station that can transfer from VHS, DVD, cassette and records. | * The lab also features one conversion station that can transfer from VHS, DVD, cassette and records. | ||
==Software== | ==Software== | ||
Check our website for the most updated and detailed list. | Check our website for the most updated and detailed list. | ||
| − | *Adobe After Effects CC | + | * Ableton Live 11 |
| + | * Adobe After Effects CC | ||
* Adobe Premiere Pro CC | * Adobe Premiere Pro CC | ||
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* Max/MSP/Jitter | * Max/MSP/Jitter | ||
* Max for Live | * Max for Live | ||
| + | * Pro Tools | ||
== File Management == | == File Management == | ||
* Never work on files directly from a server. | * Never work on files directly from a server. | ||
* Create a folder on the desktop with a meaningful name. | * Create a folder on the desktop with a meaningful name. | ||
| − | * Save your work to that folder. | + | ** Save your work to that folder. |
| − | + | * Keep a back up of your files on an external Drive or OneDrive | |
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==Checkout Items:== | ==Checkout Items:== | ||
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* Portable scanners | * Portable scanners | ||
* Firewire & USB cables | * Firewire & USB cables | ||
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==Leave time at the end of your session== | ==Leave time at the end of your session== | ||
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* Transferring files onto a server, Storage or external drive (up to 1/2 hour each way) | * Transferring files onto a server, Storage or external drive (up to 1/2 hour each way) | ||
* Rendering or building preview. (This can take up to several hours). | * Rendering or building preview. (This can take up to several hours). | ||
| − | * If you are not fully finished with your session before the lab closes or another user’s time starts you could be evicted from the station. You are responsible for managing your time. | + | * If you are not fully finished with your session before the lab closes or another user’s time starts you could be evicted from the station. |
| + | **You are responsible for managing your time. | ||
==What not to do== | ==What not to do== | ||
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* Change hardware configurations, switch cables, hook or unhook equipment. Ask a lab aide for help! | * Change hardware configurations, switch cables, hook or unhook equipment. Ask a lab aide for help! | ||
* Delete files other than your own. (You should ask a lab aide to free up space.) | * Delete files other than your own. (You should ask a lab aide to free up space.) | ||
| − | * Eat or drink at workstations | + | * Eat or drink at workstations. |
==What to do== | ==What to do== | ||
* Make a folder on the the desktop drive with your name on it and save all your files within. | * Make a folder on the the desktop drive with your name on it and save all your files within. | ||
* Clean up your old or obsolete files to free up space for other users. | * Clean up your old or obsolete files to free up space for other users. | ||
| − | * Clean up your trash from the | + | * Clean up your trash from the center table. |
* Be nice to the lab aides. They are there to help you. | * Be nice to the lab aides. They are there to help you. | ||
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| + | == Food and Drink == | ||
| + | * You can have food and drinks at the center table. | ||
| + | * No food and drinks are allowed at the computer station | ||
==End of Quarter== | ==End of Quarter== | ||
| − | * All files student files on the computers will be deleted | + | * All files student files on the computers will be deleted on Thursday of eval week. |
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* All keys must be returned to Media Loan. | * All keys must be returned to Media Loan. | ||
==Conversion Station== | ==Conversion Station== | ||
* The Conversion Station is an older computer located in the back on the MML. | * The Conversion Station is an older computer located in the back on the MML. | ||
| − | * It can capture from VHS, DVD, | + | * It can capture from VHS, DVD, cassette and turntable. |
[[Category:Multimedia Lab]] | [[Category:Multimedia Lab]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Media Services Policies]] | ||
Latest revision as of 15:39, 26 October 2023
- To reach us, email mml@evergreen.edu.
- Some software resources are available off campus.
Contents
- 1 Intro
- 2 COVID and Health Policies
- 3 Scheduling Time
- 4 Punctuality & Showing Up
- 5 Reporting Problems
- 6 Computer Logins
- 7 All Workstation Overview
- 8 Software
- 9 File Management
- 10 Checkout Items:
- 11 Leave time at the end of your session
- 12 What not to do
- 13 What to do
- 14 Food and Drink
- 15 End of Quarter
- 16 Conversion Station
Intro
Evans Hall 1404, 360-867-5455
Hours are posted at the Multimedia Lab wiki
- The MML is available for academic use for all currently enrolled students, staff, and faculty.
- The MML has 13 workstations and three separate Video Editing suites.
- The three 24-Hour access Video Editing suites require a proficiency. Read the Video Edit Suites Overview article for more information.
- The Multimedia Lab does not require a proficiency but make sure to check with the lab aides about the file management and scheduling procedures
- The lab is a shared facility and requires that patrons be responsible for their own materials and file storage.
- Students working on large projects are encouraged to purchase an external hard drive.
COVID and Health Policies
You need to follow all Evergreen COVID-19 related health and safety policies which could include Thurston county and Washington state policies and mandates.
- Evergreen's current COVID-19 policies and news can be found at the Evergreen Covid-19 Information site.
Scheduling Time
- To schedule time come to the lab during open hours. You can also call us at 360-867-5455 (MML).
- Use Self Service in Schedule Evergreen
- Standby users can schedule up to 1 week in advance, up to 8 hours per week, 4 hours per day.
- Walk-ins must reserve station at time of arrival. You must be scheduled on a station to work on it.
- Students in media programs can schedule time based on their allocation up to a month in advance.
- The Video Editing suites can be reserved at Media Loan and you must check out keys from Media Loan to gain access.
- Return the keys promptly following the end of your work session.
Punctuality & Showing Up
- You may lose your time if you are more than 15 minutes late.
- You are expected to contact the MML if you are going to be late to cancel or reschedule your time.
- If you are repeatedly late or absent you will temporarily lose access until you consult with a staff member.
- Severe misuse or violations will result in a conference with staff and your faculty to restore access privileges.
Reporting Problems
- In the MML check in with a lab aide when you arrive.
- If you need help ask the lab aide.
- In the Video Edit suites if you need help go to the MML if they are open.
- You can report problems online
Computer Logins
- Use your Evergreen account name and password to login to the computers.
- At logout some application preferences are reset.
All Workstation Overview
- The MML has 13 main stations that are 5K 27" Retina iMacs with 3.60 GHzz 8-core i9 processors, 24 GB of Ram and with 8GB of VRAM
- Each station has a second l 22” LCD monitor.
- The Video Editing suites have have 27" Retina iMacs with 4.0 GHz quad core processors and 24 GB’s of Ram.
- The lab also features one conversion station that can transfer from VHS, DVD, cassette and records.
Software
Check our website for the most updated and detailed list.
- Ableton Live 11
- Adobe After Effects CC
- Adobe Premiere Pro CC
- Max/MSP/Jitter
- Max for Live
- Pro Tools
File Management
- Never work on files directly from a server.
- Create a folder on the desktop with a meaningful name.
- Save your work to that folder.
- Keep a back up of your files on an external Drive or OneDrive
Checkout Items:
We have manuals, books and a variety of accessories available for checkout for use inside the lab.
- Midi keyboards
- Headphones and splitters
- Drawing tablets
- Portable scanners
- Firewire & USB cables
Leave time at the end of your session
- The lab may be closing or someone may be waiting to use your workstation.
- These activities take time- please take this into consideration and be courteous!
- Transferring files onto a server, Storage or external drive (up to 1/2 hour each way)
- Rendering or building preview. (This can take up to several hours).
- If you are not fully finished with your session before the lab closes or another user’s time starts you could be evicted from the station.
- You are responsible for managing your time.
What not to do
- Install new software, attempt to copy applications, or mess with the system folder.
- Change hardware configurations, switch cables, hook or unhook equipment. Ask a lab aide for help!
- Delete files other than your own. (You should ask a lab aide to free up space.)
- Eat or drink at workstations.
What to do
- Make a folder on the the desktop drive with your name on it and save all your files within.
- Clean up your old or obsolete files to free up space for other users.
- Clean up your trash from the center table.
- Be nice to the lab aides. They are there to help you.
Food and Drink
- You can have food and drinks at the center table.
- No food and drinks are allowed at the computer station
End of Quarter
- All files student files on the computers will be deleted on Thursday of eval week.
- All keys must be returned to Media Loan.
Conversion Station
- The Conversion Station is an older computer located in the back on the MML.
- It can capture from VHS, DVD, cassette and turntable.
