How-To's and Procedures

This section is dedicated to the tutorials, how-to's and procedures for the equipment set up in the ARL - Art Resources Lab (located in the 6th floor MakerMinds space) and dedicated equipment that can be checked out from the Library Services Desk on the 5th floor of the Gladys Marcus Library.  

Please note: All equipment checked out from the Library Services Desk in the 5th floor reading room has to be returned there prior to closing. Check the hours page for details.

Tutorials and How-To's:

Projection

• Artograph Impression 1400 to project digital artwork from a mobile device or laptop
• Artograph Prism to project and enlarge documents
• Overhead projector to display digital work

Photography

• Canon Rebel T6 photo camera
• Nikon D3300 photo camera
• Copy stand to photograph oversized artwork
• Lighting setup for photography
• Seamless lightbox for product and small object photography

Production

• Large paper trimmers
• Light table for tracing images using translucent material
• Cricut Cutter
• Dragonframe 4 for stop-motion animation
• Wacom Cintiq 27QHD and 22HDT drawing-displays

Procedures

Borrowing Equipment

There is a variety of equipment available for checkout from the Library Services Desk on the 5th floor of the Gladys Marcus Library. 

Cleaning Up

• Never leave the lights on and unattended. The lights can get quite hot, be careful when handling the equipment.
• When you are done shooting, please unplug and wrap the power cables of the lights you borrowed from the Library Services Desk before you transport them back for return.
• When you are done using technology, ensure that it is powered off.
• When done in the space, ensure all lights are off.
• If you have any questions, feel free to ask a Student Lab Monitor for assistance.
• Best of luck with your work!