Hexagram is introducing a new point of sale machine on a trial basis. This will allow invoice payments for materials and service charges to be made by Interac, Master Card, VISA and AMEX. We will also continue to accept payments through the current system of cheques and money orders. All Interac, Master Card, VISA and AMEX payments must be made in person during regular working hours at the 11th floor reception desk and it will help expedite the payment process if you have a copy of your invoice with you.
Surround Sound Studio Workshop
Introduction to the Surround Studio
Location: Hexagram Surround Studio EV 10.724
Instructor: Douglas Moffat
Date: Thursday, May 16 1 pm to 4 pm
Description: The Surround Studio is a surround sound facility suitable for mixing and editing for music production, post-production, sound art, TV and film/video scoring.
Pro Tools is a digital audio workstation (DAW) widely used for professional audio editing recording and mixing.
This workshop covers basic principles and provides the participant with the necessary skills to begin working in 5.1 surround in Hexagram’s Surround Studio.
New equipment now allows users to connect to the playback system with their own laptops.
Topics covered include:
- Introduction to Surround Sound in 5.1
- Surround Studio orientation and configuration
- Pro Tools HD hardware and software configuration
- Configuring your laptop for working in the studio
- Configuring a Session for 5.1
- Project Delivery and Playback considerations
Prerequisites: Basic computer skills are required. Previous experience with ProTools or similar DAW is preferred. Please contact Douglas if you have any questions.
Registration Limit: 5 participants per session.
Register: Please contact Douglas Moffat at douglas.moffat@concordia.ca
This workshop is open to registered Hexagram Researchers, Research Assistants, Faculty and Graduate Students.
Workshop: Audio for Video Projects
Date: Friday, March 15th 1pm to 4pm
Description: An introduction to workflows specific to working with audio for video based projects. This three-hour workshop has two parts:
- Video to Audio - Configuring and exporting a stereo project from Final Cut Pro and Adobe Premiere for editing in Pro Tools HD. (If there is interest in this workshop for Avid projects please let us know.)
- Audio to Video - Importing, configuring and working with a session in Pro Tools for editing to picture. Exporting a finished audio mix.
Prerequisites: This is a technical workshop, previous experience with video editing is preferred. Familiarity with Pro Tools is also preferred.
Registration: The limit is 4 participants per session. This workshop is open to registered Hexagram Researchers, Research Assistants, Faculty and Graduate Students.
Location: Kona Video Edit Suite EV10.502 and Pro Tools Edit Suite EV10.802
Contact: To register or for any questions, please contact Douglas Moffat.
Workshop: Audio For Video Projects
Description: An introduction to workflows specific to working with audio for video based projects. This three-hour workshop has two parts:
- Video to Audio - Configuring and exporting a stereo project from Final Cut Pro and Adobe Premiere for editing in Pro Tools HD. (If there is interest in this workshop for Avid projects please let us know.)
- Audio to Video - Importing, configuring and working with a session in Pro Tools for editing to picture. Exporting a finished audio mix.
Date: Thursday, March 7th 1pm to 4pm
Prerequisites: This is a technical workshop, previous experience with video editing is preferred. Familiarity with Pro Tools is also preferred.
Registration: The limit is 4 participants per session. This workshop is open to registered Hexagram Researchers, Research Assistants, Faculty and Graduate Students.
Location: Kona Video Edit Suite EV10.502 and Pro Tools Edit Suite EV10.802
Contact: To register or for any questions, please contact Douglas Moffat.
Also, watch for future workshops:
Introduction to Sound Editing (dates to be announced)
Introduction to the Surround Sound Studio (dates to be announced)
Surround Recording, Decoding and Playback (as requested)
February 22nd – Closed
A reminder that Concordia University is closed this Friday, February 22, 2013. Access to workstations and labs will be possible but no staff will be available for assistance and the building will operate like after-hour or weekend access.
Embroidery Machine Workshop
Tuesday, February 26h – 10-11.30
Room EV10-730
Instructor: Josée Hamelin – Textile Coordinator
This workshop will consist of a demonstration of the software Embird and the embroidery machine, a Brother PR-600.
This workshop will show you to:
- digitalize a design.
- transfer the design into embroidery.
- operate the machine.
To register, contact Josée Hamelin – josee.hamelin@concordia.ca
or 514-848-2424 #5933.
This workshop is for Hexagram members only.
This workshop is offered in english and french, maximum 8 participants.
Textile Printers Workshop
Tuesday, February 19th – 10-11.30
Instructor: Josée Hamelin – Textile Coordinator
This workshop will cover the use of both Mimaki TX2 printers (natural and synthetic fibers) and their softwares, Wasatch and Texprint.
This workshop will show you:
- the different fabrics.
- how to set up the printers.
- how to run the softwares to print on fabrics.
To register, contact Josée Hamelin – josee.hamelin@concordia.ca
or 514-848-2424 #5933.
This workshop is for Hexagram members only.
This workshop is offered in english and french, maximum 8 participants.
Jacquard Loom Workshop
Tuesday, February 12th – 10-11.30
Instructor: Josée Hamelin – Textile Coordinator
This workshop will consist of a demonstration of the computerized Jacquard loom
and the software Pointcarré.
This workshop will show you:
- the steps to consider when doing a weaving project.
- some of the basics about weaving on a Jacquard loom.
To register, contact Josée Hamelin – josee.hamelin@concordia.ca
or 514-848-2424 #5933.
This workshop is for Hexagram members only.
This workshop is offered in english and french, maximum 6 participants.
