Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions about the IDS:
- Who has access to the IDS?
Generally speaking all faculty, graduate students, staff and sessionals. Undergraduate students can also be granted access under a special class or faculty project. Any services which are available to external clients can of course be accessed by anyone internally. We offer substantial discounts for internal clients and alumni. - My card won't let me in. How do I get my card activated for the IDS?
Just send the Director of IDS, Maria Lantin, a quick email for access (mlantin@ecuad.ca
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- I want to use the CNC machine. Who do I contact?
Please contact Steven Hall (steven@ecuad.ca) - I want to use the laser cutter. Who do I contact?
Please contact Dale Gamble (dgamble@ecuad.ca). Please note that the laser cutter is only available on a limited basis right now due to resource constraints. - I want to use the motion capture system. Who do I contact?
Please contact Rick Overington (roverington@ecuad.ca) and make an appointment to discuss your needs. - I want my 3D model printed. Who do I contact?
Please contact Simon Overstall (soverstall@ecuad.ca) and make an appointment to discuss your needs. - I want to embroider something. Who do I contact?
Please contact Bobbi Kozinuk (rkozinuk@ecuad.ca) to discuss your needs. Please note that the embroidery machine is only available on a limited basis right now due to resource constraints. - I want to use the RED camera. Who do I contact?
Please contact Simon Overstall (soverstall@ecuad.ca). Please note that the RED camera has just arrived and has some components that are backordered therefore it is not fully operational yet. - I want to use the HD camera (or other PMP studio equipment). Who do I contact?
Please contact Simon Overstall (soverstall@ecuad.ca). - I don't know how to use <equipment X>. Do you offer any workshops?
We periodically offer workshops on motion capture, stereoscopic projection, CNC, and 3D printing. These will be posted on the IDS blog. - Do I have to book the workstations in the IDS?
In some cases, yes (particularly the video editing stations). The workstations that can be booked each have a Google calendar. Please contact Simon Overstall (soverstall@ecuad.ca) to be given access to these calendars. - Do you rent out your motion capture studio?
Yes. Please see Services and Rentals for more details. - We are a non-profit organization. Can we book your facility at no charge?
We sometimes provide space for non-profit community events. Each case is looked at individually. Please send your requests to Terry Plummer (tplum@ecuad.ca).