There are two 2D Animation Labs both located in the Library building and 24/7 accessible.

• 2D Rotoscope > Lib. 1408
• 2D Multi-Use > Lib. 1504

When shooting HD projects are natively 16:9. To frame artwork please use this 16:9 fieldguide.

Cut-out, 2D drawn, sand animation, paint on glass, collage, and rotoscoping animation techniques are all done here. Capturing frames is done using the application Dragon Frame and a DSLR camera.  Messy animation projects including paint on glass, and sand animation, are only allowed on the Sand Stand in the  2D Lab Multi-Use Lab.

Common Lab Specs:

• Canon Rebel Xsi DSLR camera mounted on a compound table featuring 35mm prime lenses and polarizing filter
• Mac Pro Tower
• Dual computer monitors
• ACME hole punch
• Glass multi-plane

2D Multi-Use Lab Specs:

• Sand Stand – *please note that to use this stand you will need to have your Canon Rebel proficiency, and checkout your own live-view compatible camera (XSI/T1/2i) from Media Loan

2D Rotoscope Lab Specs:

• Rear-projection rotoscoping station with animation disc and data projector

Checkout Items:

• Platen (for flattening artwork)