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===SFX Proficiency Guideline===
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=== Process ===
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* The Sound Effects Studio Proficiency involves completing a Canvas module and the completing a hands-on proficiency with a lab aide.
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** The complete the Canvas module 
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* You need to be using the lab for academic purposes 
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* Some academic programs will co-ordinate the scheduling of proficiencies. 
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* If you need a proficiency that is not being arranged by the faculty fill out the '''[[Media Lab Access|Media Lab Proficiency Request Form]]''' and we will contact you about the rest of the process.
  
# Return keys to Media Loan as soon as you are done. This greatly reduces your financial responsibilities and security risk to the studio.
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===Operational Proficiency===
 
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#Make sure Monitor knob on the MOTU M4 is all the way down.
# If you lose your keys report it to police services immediately
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#Turn on the power strip on the computer desk.
 
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#Turn on the computer.
# You are to access the studio only at your scheduled time or you will lose your privileges. The computers send us a list of user logins and times.
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#Open your preferred DAW.
#Time can be scheduled at Media Loan or Electronic Media
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#Save your project in a folder on the desktop.
 
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#Set up a microphone and set recording levels.
#Check out keys from Media Loan
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#Set headphone levels.
 
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#Record a microphone in the the DAW.
#Do not ever under any circumstances let anyone into the studio or building. This is for security and safety reasons. If someone else forgets their keys than they need to contact police services.
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#*Make sure to mute the input channel you are recording to.  
 
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#* This will prevent latency in your monitoring path.
#Sign in the log book, report any problems or encountered issues with the space
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# Playback the recording
 
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# Record an overdub onto another track.
#No drinks or food in studio-leave them outside the door
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# Playback both tracks though the speakers.
 
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# Save the project and quit the application.
#No open flames or smoke allowed in the studio
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#Please normalize the room and vacuum if necessary.
 
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#Log out and report any problems.
#Vacuum before you leave
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#Shut down computer and shut off the power strip on the computer desk.
 
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#Make sure to pull the door shut and make sure it's locked.
#Replace lids on the foley pits
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#Put all noise makers away in appropriate bins
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#Take everything you came in with away with you. If you want to contribute items they would be appreciated. Items must be approved by Zena X5277.  
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#The center front pit is for organics only. You are responsible for cleaning, sanitizing and drying the pit afterwards so plan appropriately. Bring towels or paper towels. The shop vac is for dry materials only.
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#Normalize the work station, turn off computer, and power down.
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#You must bring your own headphones, mic cords, and microphones.
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Not following these studio guidelines will result in loss of studio access.
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[[Category:Sound Effects Studio]]
 
[[Category:Sound Effects Studio]]

Latest revision as of 15:42, 26 July 2023

Process

  • The Sound Effects Studio Proficiency involves completing a Canvas module and the completing a hands-on proficiency with a lab aide.
    • The complete the Canvas module 
  • You need to be using the lab for academic purposes 
  • Some academic programs will co-ordinate the scheduling of proficiencies. 
  • If you need a proficiency that is not being arranged by the faculty fill out the Media Lab Proficiency Request Form and we will contact you about the rest of the process.

Operational Proficiency

  1. Make sure Monitor knob on the MOTU M4 is all the way down.
  2. Turn on the power strip on the computer desk.
  3. Turn on the computer.
  4. Open your preferred DAW.
  5. Save your project in a folder on the desktop.
  6. Set up a microphone and set recording levels.
  7. Set headphone levels.
  8. Record a microphone in the the DAW.
    • Make sure to mute the input channel you are recording to.
    • This will prevent latency in your monitoring path.
  9. Playback the recording
  10. Record an overdub onto another track.
  11. Playback both tracks though the speakers.
  12. Save the project and quit the application.
  13. Please normalize the room and vacuum if necessary.
  14. Log out and report any problems.
  15. Shut down computer and shut off the power strip on the computer desk.
  16. Make sure to pull the door shut and make sure it's locked.