1. Lab use The STAR main lab provides a wide range of new media services and equipment that students can use to fulfill course assignments. Our primary goal is to provide access and assistance for the following technologies/services:
   • Video Cameras: check-out VHS/SVHS/Beta/Hi8/DV and associated equipment needed to shoot raw footage

   • Editing: reserve stations used to edit your raw video from tape to tape, or tape to computer to tape as well as adding transitions, titling, and special effects.

   • Studio: a full TV production studio in which to produce talk show style programs or blue screen presentations

   • Computer

   • Digital video/audio --record, capture, edit, and output to various formats 3-D design/render

   • Desktop publishing -- Presentation B create interactive presentations using a variety of Programs

2. Standard Desktop Computing Applications -- We currently do not support certain kinds of standard desktop computing programs and activities such as MS Word, Access, Excel; Web surfing or research, or Email in the main lab. For these applications and activities, please utilize the Academic Computing labs.

3. Do not load software on computers: do not leave your data files on computer hard drives or desktops. Unsanctioned software will be removed, and user files will be deleted after lab closing. STAR labs are not responsible for loss of data stored on lab computers.

4. Report problems with computers to lab mentor.

5. Copyright Policy: Do not violate copyright and "Fair Use" laws. Royalty-free graphics are available from STAR. Copyrighted materials on the web are considered "intellectual property". Follow directions given on a web site for use of graphics or other materials, or contact copyright holders to get permission to use their copyrighted material. For more information, please check the following: DoIT Copyright Basics or GMU Copyright Information

6. Please do not bring food into the lab. Drinks should be in covered containers and placed on the floor, or away from the working surfaces.

7. Mentors are not there to do the work for you, only to help you solve problems you may run into while working on a project.

8. In selecting props for video filming, be aware that smoking and the consumption of alcoholic beverages are not permitted in the lab. If filming requires contraband or firearms, please contact campus security to learn what the state and university regulations are regarding such items.

9. Downloading pornography from the Internet, or working on pornographic materials in the lab is absolutely forbidden. Individuals discovered to be involved in pornographic projects will lose all lab privileges in perpetuity.

10. Let the on-duty mentor or lab manager know of any activities that are hindering your success, or diminishing your experience in the lab. You may also recommend services, products, and other changes that you think might be broadly needed.

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