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**2D Roto Lab, Library 1408 which also has a capture stand.
 
**2D Roto Lab, Library 1408 which also has a capture stand.
 
**Com Rotscope Lab , Com 310A, which is only for rotoscoping.
 
**Com Rotscope Lab , Com 310A, which is only for rotoscoping.
* Video footage that is displayed on the left-hand computer monitor is projected up onto the drawing surface of the stand. 
 
 
* Rotoscope Rules
 
* Rotoscope Rules
** Never use liquids, messy materials, on this table, and be gentle with the projector.   
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** Never use liquids, messy materials, on the table, and be gentle with the projector.   
** Never: kick the projector, touch the glass lens, change projector menu settings, unplug naything, use liquids or other materials on or near the stand.
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** Never: kick the projector, touch the glass lens, change projector menu settings, unplug anything, use liquids or other materials on or near the stand.
 
** Always: power up and shut down projector properly, double-check projector screen dimensions and focus, create a guide frame, cap lens after use.
 
** Always: power up and shut down projector properly, double-check projector screen dimensions and focus, create a guide frame, cap lens after use.
 
* Using the Rotoscope
 
* Using the Rotoscope
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** Cap the projector lens
 
** Cap the projector lens
 
** Record any problems in the log book.
 
** Record any problems in the log book.
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* Video footage that is displayed on the left-hand computer monitor is projected up onto the drawing surface of the stand.
 
[[Category:Animation Labs]]
 
[[Category:Animation Labs]]

Revision as of 11:03, 21 April 2015

Rotoscoping Stations

  • There are two rotoscoping stations.
    • 2D Roto Lab, Library 1408 which also has a capture stand.
    • Com Rotscope Lab , Com 310A, which is only for rotoscoping.
  • Rotoscope Rules
    • Never use liquids, messy materials, on the table, and be gentle with the projector.
    • Never: kick the projector, touch the glass lens, change projector menu settings, unplug anything, use liquids or other materials on or near the stand.
    • Always: power up and shut down projector properly, double-check projector screen dimensions and focus, create a guide frame, cap lens after use.
  • Using the Rotoscope
    • Log into the log book and note that you used the rotoscope section
    • Turn on the main power switch on the desk, fire up the computer, and press the projector power switch. The projector will take a few moments to warm up.
    • The data projector is recognized as a third monitor on the left-most side. TO be able to see what you are doing, move the keyboard over to the rotoscope stand and bring the mouse cursor over to the far left.
    • Confirm the resolution of the data projector image is set to 1024x768 60 Hz by going to System Preferences > Display Settings > Display 3
    • Open your footage in iMovie, Final Cut, or Quicktime and position the video monitor so that it is displayed on the rotoscope station with the desired dimensions.
    • On the projector, adjust the zoom and the focus on the edges of the lense. Note: the zoom is adjusted by twisting the lens closer toi the projector body, and the focus is adjusted by twisting the outermost ring.
    • Adjust the positioning of the animation registration board on the table.
    • Create a guide frame using a piece of paper to line up your artwork at a later time.
    • Start rotoscoping! Use the left and right arrow keys to navigate through each frame.
    • When finished, shut down the projector by pressing the power button until the display is black . The fan inside the projector will run for a while to allow the lamp to cool down.
    • Bring the mouse cursor over to the far right screen. Shut down the computer and turn off the main power switch on the desk.
    • Cap the projector lens
    • Record any problems in the log book.



  • Video footage that is displayed on the left-hand computer monitor is projected up onto the drawing surface of the stand.