The Plowshares Media Arts Lab
Located on the lower level of Lilly Library
in ITAM, the lab has10 iMac computers. These computers are
used to do media related work, so no word processing software
exists on these machines. Students,
Faculty, and Staff can use these machines to edit videos, edit
audio projects, create photo projects, scan photos or slides,
as well as create web pages. The lab has two printers available,
a standard laser printer, as well as a large plotter (24"
paper).
How Do I Use the PMAL?
The PMAL is available by appointment
or for drop-in use. Appointments and registration are made
at the main ITAM checkout counter.
Patrons
will be
asked to sign in for the computer they are using.
The Plowshares Media Arts Lab is open during
ITAM hours:
| Monday thru Thursday |
8 am to 11pm |
| Friday |
8 am to 5 pm |
| Saturday |
1 pm to 5 pm |
| Sunday |
1 pm to 11pm |
What if I need help using the PMAL?
While scheduling an appointment to use the PMAL
you can also ask to set up an appointment with an ITAM staff
member who specializes
in the area you'll need help. There is also a good chance
that ITAM workers will be around the area to help you with
any
questions you may have. It is recommended, however, if you
know you'll need a good amount of help with your project that
you
schedule an appointment ahead of time.
Printing
There are two networked printers accessible from
the Lab, which are located in the locked printer
room:
- An HP Laserjet 4600 which is set to print
duplex
and black&white.
It can also print in color.
- An HP Designjet 500PS which is a large format
inkjet printer capable of printing 24" wide and unlimited
length.
Printing can be done from any of the PMAL computers.
Currently printed material can only be retrieved during ITAM
office hours:
Monday thru Friday : 9am till 12 pm
and 1pm till 5 pm
The cost of printing to a PMAL printer:
| HP 4600 laser |
Monochrome |
8 1/2" by 11" |
$0.10 |
| |
Color (300 dpi) |
8 1/2" by 11" |
$1.00 |
| HP Designjet 500ps |
Color or Monochrome |
24" width, unlimited length |
$2.50 per square foot |
Application Software
Note: Not all software is available on every
machine, check at the desk for application availability.
iMac
| Video Software |
iMovie HD
Final
Cut Pro /Final Cut Express
iDVD
DVD
Studio Pro
|
| Photo/Picture Editing |
Photoshop
CS
Photoshop
Elements
iPhoto
|
| Audio Editing Software |
Finale 2007
Sibelius
Max/MSP
Audacity
Garage Band |
| Applications to play media |
DVD player
iTunes
Quick Time
|
| Other |
|
|
