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72 DPI Myth - Debunked
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TechShop:A3 Scanning
This guide will show you how to scan using the A3 Scanning in the Digital Print Centre (R1017)
Guide
Step 1. Click the START - Scaning - EPSON Scan...
Adam Procter
Technical Services Officer
WSA
R2067 Eastside
adam dot procter at soton dot ac dot uk
Test Pages - Mashing up some Web 2.0 Services
Flickr Tests
You tube Tests
Google Map...
Adobe Creative Suite Starting out
Here are a number of 1 page A4 hand outs created for Introduction to CS3 applications at WSA.
For a starting point to all Adobe CS software visit the Adobe Help...
Digital Support Hub Helper
WSA
R2077e Digital Support Hub
ahc1v07 at soton dot ac dot uk
I can give particular digital support in the following:
SnoWhite, WSA's specialist printing...
http://www.pixelmator.com/
http://www.tweakersoft.com/vectordesigner/
Let start with what ADP is not about. It is not about getting everyone to be a whizz kid with Digital Media. Why?
Well some of you might already be whizz kids and some of you never will be (sorry)...
TechShop:Animation Tips
Some links and tips detailing Basic Animation techniques.
Tips
Links
3d
Blender 3d - http://www.blender3d.org
Maya - http://www.autodesk.com/maya
Modo -...
Final Cut Studio
http://www.apple.com/finalcutstudio/
Apple Authorised Training
http://training.apple.com/
Ripple Training
http://www.rippletraining.com/
Apple Pro...
Apple Discount
Under the Higher Education deal we get major discount on apple hardware and software above the standard educational discount and the easiest way to access this store is via the...
TechShop: AV Installation Tips
This is the presentation used to support the AV Installation Tips & Tricks lecture.
Slides
You can view the slides here or follow the link at the bottom of the...
A Visual Guide to Printing at WSA
Download guides as PDF
Laser (General) Printing
Snowhite Printing
TechShop:Basic Printing
You can print immediately up to A3 Colour at WSA onto standard laser paper, you can even use your own laser paper, or laser acetates.
Guide
Step 1 You should create a PDF of...
TechShop:Basic Printing (Windows)
Printing to the Ricoh MFDs (Multi Function Devices) at WSA
Unlike copying which is set up on the device itself, printing is controlled via the printer driver on...
TechShop: Blender 3d Guides
This is a selection of guides on how to achieve particular tasks in Blender 3d.
Links
Blender
Adding a new Guide ?
In the add a new page type in the following - type...
TechShop:B&W Darkroom Info
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TechShop:B&W Darkroom
The Darkroom facilities are for black and white processing and printing only
Students may only use darkrooms after a workshop induction
Students must use appropriate...
TechShop:Digital Camera Manuals
Links to Pdf user manuals for Canon EOS 450D and more to follow
Manuals:
Canon 450D
TechShop:Camera Raw Basics
Links
Understanding Digital Raw Capture
Interpolation Guide
Wikipedia RAW
Wikipedia JPEG
Wikipedia TIFF
Adobe Camera RAW Image Processing Guide
TechShop:Creating graphics for a CD
You can print directly onto cd's using printable cd/dvd media and an adapter for a number of consumer printers, this normally comes with its own 'design'...
TechShop:Celtx
Celtx is an all-in-one media pre-production software. It has everything you need to take your story from concept to production. Celtx replaces 'paper, pen & binder'...
Coating & Exposing Screen
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Video
TechShop:Combining PDF's
A Guide for using Mac or Windows free software to combine PDF's without having to use Acrobat...
Confused about Printing ?
WSA has 2 types of printing
Self Service (Immediate)
This immediate printing allows for up to A3 Colour laser printing, you can use your own laser paper as well if you...
WSA TechShop:Wiki
Adam Procter
Digital & Design Services Co-ordinator
Winchester School of Art
adam dot procter at soton dot ac dot uk
Time Based Media: Converting a DVD to a Quicktime movie
This guide will give you step-by-step instructions to converting a DVD to a Quicktime movie using MPEG Streamclip.
It is not always necessary...
Create a dvd from still photographs
import photos into iphoto
select photos to be included in slideshow
click slideshow
select settings - adjust times for slides to be on screen and...
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Senior Technician Photography
I look after the photographic area within the School including the darkrooms, studio's and equipment. I also run a range of photographic workshops, both analogue and...
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TechShop:Digital Printing 101
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Room 2077e: Digital Support Hub
The Digital Support Hub is located in the stairwell off the corridor towards the Mac Suite, and is sign-posted from the main staircase in Eastside. It is the place...
TechShop:Digtal Textiles
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Keynote/Powerpoint
If you have a keynote or a you tube/quicktime video...
TechShop: DVD Studio Pro Guides
This is a selection of guides on how to achieve particular tasks in DVD Studio Pro.
To find out info on basic use of DVD Studio Pro check out the application's Help...
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Exhibitions & Degreeshow information
During your study and especially in you final year you will take part in exhibiting your work, this involves a lot of organisation and this document and...
TechShop:External Printing
Photographic Labs
Metro
Spectrum
Genie Imaging
Photographic Supplies
Keyphoto
Calumet
City Photographic
Printshops (Winchester based)
Copyman
Colourworld
Kall Kwik
Mail...
TechShop:Film Scanning (Nikon Coolscan)
Step 1. Click the START - Scaning - Negative Film and Scanning (Nikon Scan 4.0)
Step 2.
1. Check the Resolution - 300dpi (minimum for printing)
2. Click...
TechShop: Final Cut Pro Guides
This is a selection of guides on how to achieve particular tasks in Final Cut Pro Pro.
To find out info on basic use of Final Cut Pro Pro check out the application's...
TechShop:Flash Basics
This is a introduction to using flash for animation purposes, this guide will focus on what you need to do for output to video or image sequences.
Wiki Based Guide
Setting up...
FlickrGallery Module docs
by User (adam procter)
Group by id
Group by URL
by tags
Fuji 9500/9600 Digital Camera
Fuji Manual
pdf userguide
Final Cut Pro: Getting Started
This guide will give you step-by-step instructions to starting a new project in Final Cut Pro.
Guide
Open Final Cut Pro from Applications or the TBM Applications...
TechShop:Getting started in Photoshop
Here are some key links and resources to get you going in Adobe Photoshop
Find out more about Photoshop and the company that make it...
TechShop:Guide on using the Print Booklet feature in InDesign
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Hand Stretching
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Video
It is the duty of all students to work in a safe & healthy manner and to have a duty of care unto yourself and others.
Please ensure that you are aware of the relevant health & safety...
How to get around the techShop:Wiki
As the wiki grows it can be rather dawnting to look at a huge list of guides like this and so searching for the information you need is paramount.
The Tag...
TechShop:How big is my File ? (Mac)
On many occasions students find they cannot copy files to there student storage or to a memory stick, due to the fact there is not enough space to copy the item...
TechShop: iDVD Guides
This is a selection of guides on how to achieve particular tasks in iDVD.
To find out info on basic use of iDVD check out the application's Help menu or look at the links...
iDVD: Making a looping DVD
This guide will give you step-by-step instructions to making a looping DVD using iDVD.
Guide
Make sure you have your film saved as a Quicktime movie (.mov or .dv). See...
TechShop:Illustrator 101
This is links and guides on using Illustrator
Guide
First download the Illustrator PDF quick guide CS3 handouts. Then look at the Adobe Video workshop guides, I recommend,...
TechShop:Repeat Patterns
To create a repeatable pattern in Illustrator CS3 you create the 'module' that would then be repeated either in illustrator or when printing onto fabric. A module is a...
iMovie Guides
FAQs
Q: Which version of iMovie is which?
A: If you select iMovie in the Applications folder (using column view), you can read what version it is:
iMovie 09 = version 8
iMovie 08 =...
TechShop: iMovie 06 Guides
This is a selection of guides on how to achieve particular tasks in iMovie 06.
To find out info on basic use of iMovie 06 check out the application's Help menu or look at...
TechShop:iMovie 08 Basics
The following documents are for review after attending the WSA lecture on iMovie 08 Basics, this will introduce the concepts of iMovie with a demonstration of using the...
TechShop: iMovie 09 Guides
This is a selection of guides on how to achieve particular tasks in iMovie 09.
To find out info on basic use of iMovie 09 watch the Getting Started video when you open...
TechShop:Name of your Guide
Using the master pages within Indesign you can use guides and images as templates throughout your indesign file.
Guide
Pretty Straight forward, Open the pages Pallette...
TechShop:Setting up indexhibit
You will need to get your self some web hosting from any number of web hosting sites, however they must offer the following for indexhibit
Linux/Apache...
Exchange Students induction information
WSA is all new to you so here is a Map of the campus and to find out how other people coped on exchange or to write your story of life at wsa visit our...
TechShop: iPhoto Guides
This is a selection of guides on how to achieve particular tasks in iPhoto.
To find out info on basic use of iPhoto check out the application's Help menu.
Adding a new...
Who can join?
This site is open to staff from within Winchester School of Art.
Join!
So you want to become a member of this site? Tell us why and apply now!
Or, if you already know a "secret...
Ricoh/iSolutions Payments and Balance
You can top up you iSolutions account using the money loader at WSA outside computer centre 2 (1017e) or online at
Web payments
You can also check you balance...
Links
How Much ?
iSolutions Guides
Download PDF Printing Guides for Photocopying and Windows Printing
Machine Stretching
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MAGIC MOBILE USER GUIDE
PLUG MAINS LEAD IN TO ELECTRICAL SOCKET.
PULL OUT TOP SHELF. RED LED WILL BE ON PROJECTOR.
USING LAPTOP
USE THE CABLES ON TOP OF CABINET, PLUGGED IN TO PULL UP TOWER, TO...
DVD Studio Pro: Making a looping DVD
This guide will give you step-by-step instructions to making a looping DVD using DVD Studio Pro.
Guide
Make sure you have your film saved as a Quicktime movie...
TechShop:Making a PDF
Basic Steps to making PDF's from various applications.
Guide
Remember we are creating a file just for printing, we seperate the print process from the creation process.
Our...
1195 Westside
Opening Times:
09:30 -11:00am
14:30 -15:50pm
Our Media Stores loan an array of Audio Visual equipment including cameras and photography related equipment, camcorders, data/video...
TechShop:Medium Format Camera Manuals
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TechShop:Medium Format Camera Manuals
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TechShop:Fabric widths
A table of the Fabric sizes for the Mimaki Printer, we stock 7 Fabrics and charge for the length of the print, some fabrics however differ in width.
Guide
Sizes in cm for...
TechShop:Mimaki Printing
Location R1017 Eastside
Creating a file for the Mimaki printer is no different than for a Paper based printing at WSA, the final file you submit for printing is still a...
Welcome to WSA Wiki
The WSA wiki is designed as an organic, open platform for staff to provide documentation, links, videos and other resources within easy access from one url wsa.wikidot.com...
New to Macs ?
Well we cant do better than apple so here is the best place to start
Apple Tour 101 (10.5)
On windows I use to.....
Opensource(free) Software links you could try
Although we do not provide support for these applications, you may like to try some of the free applications we like and are great companions to some...
TechShop:Software installed at WSA
This list is a guide to software on the Computers at WSA and gives you a pointer as to what you may use the software for.
The Software
MAC - Apple Mac OS X...
OIL AND ACRYLIC PAINTS AND MEDIUMS
(some basic notes on methods and materials)
Painting – Methods and Materials
These are practical notes to help you, if only technically. For greater knowledge...
TechShop: Panorama's in Photoshop
It is now super easy to create a Panorama in Photoshop CS3 using the Photomerge feature.
Guide
Step 1 Take a number of Photos of a location from left to right...
TechShop:Paper Sizes
A Nice table of paper sizes
Guide
Some sizes in millimeters for print documents, Dont forget print resolution is 300dpi
Paper...
Portable Appliance Test
By law, all electrical equipment of your own (ie: not provided by the School) that you bring into the School for use that plugs into the mains MUST be PAT (Portable...
FAQ's
This manual will learn you how to use and set-up The Mamiya RZ67 camera, the Phase One H10 digital back in use with Capture One Software
Guides
PDF Guide: The Mamiya RZ67 and The Phase One...
TechShop:Photoshop Image Sequence
This guide is designed to allow you to convert a folder of images into a quicktime movie. This can be refereed to as an animatic. In animation and special effects...
TechShop:Photoshop Seamless Repeat
This guide will help you make a seamless repeat in Photoshop.
Sample to create Seamless Repeat Design
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Polaroid has announced that it will no longer produce the world famous Polaroid Film - for more information
on how you can have your say about this go to Download the Action Pack
Flickr Polaroid...
TechShop:Preparing Files for the Shima Seiki
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Keynote/Powerpoint
If you have a keynote or a you...
Digital Printing
http://wsa.wikidot.com/printing
Printing on Campus could not be easier,
Laser Printing (sometimes refered to as Ricoh or MFD printing). (Self service)
We have two print queues...
TechShop:Print Resolution
To print a document you need it to be 'high' quality, this basically means one thing. 300 dpi at the size you wish to print.
The most commons pitfall is to forget to...
TechShop: Quicktime Guides
This is a selection of guides on saving, exporting, converting and compressing media files using Quicktime.
To find out more info about Quicktime, check out the...
Quicktime: Export as AIFF
This guide will give you step-by-step instructions to exporting your audio as an AIFF file.
You should use the AIFF codec when you want to convert your audio to a format...
Quicktime: Export as Animation 16:9
This guide will give you step-by-step instructions to exporting your video as a widescreen (16:9) Quicktime movie using the Animation codec.
You should use the...
Quicktime: Export as Animation 4:3
This guide will give you step-by-step instructions to exporting your video as a standard (4:3) Quicktime movie using the Animation codec.
You should use the...
Quicktime: Export as DV-PAL 16:9
This guide will give you step-by-step instructions to exporting your video as a widescreen (16:9) Quicktime movie using the DV-PAL codec.
You should use the DV-PAL...
Quicktime: Export as DV-PAL 4:3
This guide will give you step-by-step instructions to exporting your video as a standard (4:3) Quicktime movie using the DV-PAL codec.
You should use the DV-PAL...
Quicktime: Export as H.264 16:9
This guide will give you step-by-step instructions to exporting your video as a widescreen (16:9) Quicktime movie using the H.264 codec.
You should use the...
Quicktime: Export as H.264 4:3
This guide will give you step-by-step instructions to exporting your video as a standard (4:3) Quicktime movie using the H.264 codec.
You should use the H.264...
TechShop:Reactive Dyeing
This guide is for students who have completed a Health & Safety induction in the Dye labs and have attended a Reactive Dye Workshop.
Reactive Dying with Procion Dyes
To...
Reclaiming a Screen
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Video
TechShop:Ricoh Combined Printing & Copying Service
This page will be a host to links and details on how to use the new Printing system within WSA from the 1st April 2008. Alternatively use the...
Welcome to the sandbox
Please edit and play with this page as much as you like.
TechShop:Saving works
When saving work you should ensure it is saved correctly to the right location. Within WSA we have a few options to choose from to enable you to work the most...
iMovie 09: Saving Your Work
This guide will give you step-by-step instructions to choosing where your iMovie work will be saved.
Useful Information
When you start working with iMovie, it will...
TechShop:Using the Burn Application
You should always backup your own work. (make a duplicate copy) One very good way is to save your work to CD or DVD. This can be kept safe and refered to at any...
TechShop:Scanning (Large Negatives/Medium Format)
This guide will take you through the steps to scan Negatives or Slides that are bigger than 35mm using the HP XPA Adapter for the HP Scanjet 7400c...
TechShop:Scanning
Basic Guide for scanning in Documents using the Mac application Image Capture.
Guide
Image capture can be found in the applications folder and when launching the programme it...
FAQ's from around the School
I have not used a Mac before how do I use it ?
Have a look at this great resource from Apple Mac 101
Already know windows back to front check out this Mac Switching...
What ?
All school staff take an active role in health and safety and ensure professional working practice within WSA by both staff and students.
The school appoints a 'School Safety Officer' to be...
TechShop:Screen Preparation
Guide
Stretching a screen
Screens can be stretched manually, using a staple gun (if they are wooden) or using the screen stretcher. For this project, manual stretching...
Sculpture Yard Specific Code of Practice
Please help us to keep the yard area clean and tidy and protect your health and the environment.
You must complete a Yard project proposal form and have it...
Final Cut Pro: Sending an audio clip to Soundtrack Pro
This guide will give you step-by-step instructions to sending an audio clip from Final Cut Pro to Soundtrack Pro and back again. This is known...
Final Cut Pro: Setting Scratch Disks
This guide will give you step-by-step instructions to setting your Scratch Disks when starting Final Cut Pro.
When you open Final Cut Pro, you'll be asked to...
iMovie 06: Sharing your film as a Quicktime movie
This guide will give you step-by-step instructions to sharing your film from iMovie 06 as a Quicktime movie.
Guide
Edit your film as required. See...
WSA TechShop:Wiki
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Snowhite
Snowhite is the WSA inhouse large format paper and fabric print system.
How to use Snowhite
Submit a Job to Snowhite
A screening of digital animation and music visualisation
Originally Curated by Adam Procter & Jason Wilson.
Treating of artistic practices that visualize the previously invisible, Lev Manovich...
A screening of digital films and music visualisation
Inspirational shorts for students working within the field of digital film.
Sound and Vision 09 is based on an original screening curated by...
TechShop: Sound Recording Skills
This is the presentation used to support the Sound Recording Skills lecture.
Video
You can watch the presentation video on-line (use headphones and rewind back to...
TechShop:What is SnoWhite?
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SnoWhite is a online submission system for specialist printing within WSA, in basic...
TechShop:Snowhite
SnoWhite is a online submission system for specialist printing within WSA. To access it and view a list of prices, click the link below.
Go to Snowhite
(only available when on the...
TechShop:Southampton Print Centre
Southampton Print Centre also provide an online submission system for specialist printing.
You will need to view or download this file that contains the username...
WSA Technical Services
Intro to WSA Technical Services & Facilities
Staff Directory
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TechShop:Name of your Guide
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Adobe Software
Apple & Mac guides (Hard/Software)
Photography
Printing
Textiles
Time-Based Media
Misc Tech Guides
Adding a new Guide ?
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WSA Stores/Shops
TechShop:What are these Shops ?
Students are required to bring their Student ID card to all WSA stores when they wish to borrow equipment or purchase items for sale. There is no...
TechShop:Tiling a printout in Illustrator
Guide
Illustrator has a nice print option for tiling.
File > Print
Under General Options should be Tile settings
Under printer at the top select Adobe...
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Within WSA each piece of equipment has a use policy based on the traffic light system. We suggest you get familiar with this and the equipment you deal with
Click on the image to download the full...
Final Cut Pro: Troubleshooting
You are bound to have some questions and run into some problems while using software. Don't worry, it's all part of the learning process. If something doesn't seem to...
TechShop:T-Shirt Digital Printing
To print onto Fabric digitally for a t-shirt requires a pattern and a Fashion student that can cut out your pattern and sew the tshirt together
Guide
Please find...
TechShop:Typography in inDesign
Still Draft
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Web 2.0 and WSA
http://www.flickr.com/groups/wsadigital/ - WSA Flickr Group
http://vimeo.com/groups/wsadigital - WSA Vimeo Group
http://www.youtube.com/group/wsadigital - WSA Youtube...
When not using the time based media mac's it is very important that you know how to save video work using iMovie.
Your network account allows you to have your own network storage but does not have...
TechShop: Video Camera Skills
This is the presentation used to support the Video Camera Skills lecture.
Slides
You can view the slides here or follow the link at the bottom of the page to download...
Links
This page contains links to some of the vast resources of video based tutorials for Blender 3d.
Vimeo User PapaSmurfs video tutorials
Blender Newbies videos
Intro
Web 2.0 construction introduction lecture. This presentation focuseson Web 2.0 technologies and how designers would want to consider designing in the Web 2.0 world, how in fact these skills...
According to Wikipedia, the world largest wiki site:
A Wiki ([ˈwiː.kiː] <wee-kee> or [ˈwɪ.kiː] <wick-ey>) is a type of website that allows users to add, remove, or otherwise edit...
TechShop:Name of your Guide
This guide will help you connect to wireless from a Mac computer across campus
Wiki Based Guide
1.Click the Airport icon (top right – looks like a Radar)
2.Select Turn...
TechShop:VPN Guide
Wiki Based Guide
Click the Apple menu and select System Prefs
Click on Network
Click the + icon
Select Interface as VPN , then VPN type is PPTP. You can name this whatever you...
Digital Photography @ Winchester School of Art
Have a browse of the Graphic Arts, Photography and Digital Media Pathway Flickr Group
School wide WSA Studio Policy
★ Please keep the studio tidy - Corridors & hatched areas
must be free from trips.
★ No spraying within the Studio (spray mount, paint etc.).
★ Please wear...
WSA School wide Workshop Policy
★ No food or drink.
★ Please keep the workshop tidy - Corridors & hatched areas
must be free from trips.
★ Please wear suitable clothing &...
A dedicated specialist team of onsite technicians (WSA Technical Services) and Serviceline the University’s central support team support Winchester School of Art (WSA).
The WSA Technical Services...
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New student wiki launched http://wsabroad.wikidot.com
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TechShop:Home
This wiki (What is a Wiki ?) is designed as a portal for...
TechShop:XHTML and CSS
this should be your one reference if you are getting all confused with all the links.
http://htmldog.com/guides/
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