Hello 839 members we need your advice: the TAG Computer Animation Lab provides a no-pressure, easy to use facility for Guild members to experiment, practice and gain software skills for their animation career needs. Your input will help us improve the lab's ability to serve you.
Are there any new computers or software packages you would like to see in the Lab?
What hours would serve you best? Would an additional Sunday afternoon or perhaps a Friday session help?
What sort of training would you like to have? The lab is equipped with the Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, In Design and Go Live; Flash, and Mirage storyboard software, plus Maya, After Effects and Shake. We also have a good quality color printer and scanner for your portfolio work. Our systems also have DVD burners to produce your demo reels.
What further special guest lectures and demonstrations would you like to see? In the past we have had Photoshop, Flash and Maya experts share their knowledge and experience. We are grateful for their volunteering.
Are there any other areas of animation training the lab could assist you with: Video games, and internet applications?
The Mirage digital storyboard class taught by Rusty Mills is very much in demand, and the lab administrator, Ken Roskos is on hand to assist with Maya, Photoshop and other computer animation software problems. We can offer genuine human interaction and support if you are not satisfied by a book or surfing the net alone. If we can't find the answers, we'll try help you find someone who can.
Please contact us at info@animationguild.org, or call 818-766-7151 for any software questions or computer animation issues, and the open lab hours are FREE to Guild members active or inactive in good standing. Any feedback on lab hours or subject matter would be most welcome! And please mention the lab to Guild members you know who don't have access to a computer, or have been unsure about entering the digital animation world.
Many thanks!
TAG Lab Admin
