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Facilities & Resources  

SCM has been equipped with professional equipment and venues for teaching, doing projects and research activities.

Laboratories and
Supporting Units:


Animation Lab
Audio Studio
Centre for Applied Computing
and Interactive Media (ACIM)
Critical Intermedia Lab
Dark Room
General Non-linear Editing Lab
General Purpose Lab
General Purpose Lab 2
Graduate Studio
Multi-camera TV studio and Control Room
Non-linear Editing Lab (Avid Lab)
Production Center
Screening Room

 

       
  Descriptions:

 
  Animation Lab  
     
  Designed for 2D/3D animation and design, this laboratory is equipped with graphics workstations and the latest in 2D and 3D animation software including including Alias Maya, Autodesk Combustion, Adobe After Effects, Premiere, Photoshop and Illustrator. It uses a dedicated 32-node server farm to ensure fast rendering.
   

 

  Audio Studio  
     
  Comprising a number of acoustically-designed studios equipped with Digidesign ProTools and Steinberg Nuendo. This studio faciliates intermediate and advanced digital audio post-production.
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  Centre for Applied Computing and Interactive Media (ACIM)  
     
 

Set up in collaboration with the Faculty of Science and Engineering, the ACIM is equipped with a high-performance computer to support research and provide network computer services. Engineered to allow the highest levels of moving digital image and animation production, this computer also supports students' virtual reality projects.

Please visit ACIM website for details.

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  Critical Intermedia Lab  
     
  Equipped with sensors, motors, interactive sensor systems, this laboratory provides students of the Critical Intermedia Laboratory (CIL) with facilities to work on their interactive media installations. It is also equipped with Mac and PC with specialized software on graphical programming environment for multimedia and interactive art.
   

 

  Dark Rooms    
     
  Equipped with multiple professional enlargers, the dark rooms support the teaching photography and still images.
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  General Non-linear Editing Lab  
     
  This laboratory is equipped with Windows-based computers for non-linear video editing using Adobe After Effects and Premiere.
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  General Purpose Lab    
     
  This laboratory is designed for teaching various courses, including photo editing, general sound editing, web page and multimedia authoring, Internet design tools and programming.
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  General Purpose Lab 2  
     
  Similar to General Purpose Lab, this laboratory is designed for small-class hands-on programming, game development and photo editing.
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  Graduate Studio    
     
  Dedicated to the Master of Fine Arts programme and research staff and students, the laboratory is equipped as an environment for advanced study and research, providing specialised computer hardware and software, and supported by a number of professional systems & a high-speed network.
   

 

  2D Studio (InnoCentre)  
     
  A creative studio, equipped with computer and AV system, specialized in the development of interactive computer-input driven works.
   

 

  3D Studio (InnoCentre)  
     
  A creative studio, equipped with mobile computer and abundant space for the development of physical construction, e.g. craft-type and molding type of works
   

 

  Non-linear Editing Lab (Avid Lab)  
     
  This is a world-class post-production facility using Avid Xpress system for non-linear video editing, motion graphics, and digital effect creation. The laboratory is also equipped with Avid DS system and DVCAM recorders.
   

 

  Photo/Video Shooting Studio  
       
  Designed for the hands-on learning of camera operation, lighting, and production techniques for photo and video shooting.  
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  Production Centre    
     
  Led by a team of AV production professionals, the Production Centre offers advice on and maintenance of a variety of professional equipment, including DV decks & cameras, projectors, and lighting and sound recording devices.

URL: http://sweb.cityu.edu.hk/prodc
   

 

  Screening Room    
     
  This is an acoustically-treated room designed for the study of moving images and for viewing students' work in a variety of formats.
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