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== Last Week ==
 
== Last Week ==
  
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* One
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* Introductions and backgrounds
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* Two
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* Review class intro questionnaire
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* Three
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* Open questions and discussion
  
 
== This Week ==
 
== This Week ==
  
−
* One
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* Intro to Gear
−
* Two
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* Intro to healthy computer habits
−
* Three
+
* First Assignment
  
 
== Open Questions ==
 
== Open Questions ==
  
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== Notes ==
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== Links ==
 +
* I shared a nice time-lapse of Robert Kondo painting light in Photoshop [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ipc9mg2lJ4E&list=PLx9e4r-O99Bzn-UvGqFR03O4RKImrHn9d&index=15 here]].
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* More of [[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLx9e4r-O99Bzn-UvGqFR03O4RKImrHn9d Tonko School videos]]
  
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=== Subsection ===
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== Notes Gear ==
 +
 
 +
=== Basic Hardware ===
 +
* Mac
 +
* Windows
 +
* Unix/Linux
 +
 
 +
=== Memory (RAM) ===
 +
Most portable computers no longer allow for memory upgrades.
 +
* http://ramseeker.com
 +
* http://www.crucial.com
 +
** solid prices, good memory
 +
* http://www.mcetech.com
 +
 
 +
=== Storage (Hard Drive) ===
 +
* Wirecutter: Best external hard drives http://thewirecutter.com/reviews/best-portable-hard-drive/
 +
* PC Mag: The Best External Hard Drives for 2023 https://www.pcmag.com/picks/the-best-external-hard-drives
 +
* PC World: Best external drives 2023: Backup, storage, and portability https://www.pcworld.com/article/406861/best-external-drives.html
 +
 
 +
==== Hard Drive Basics ====
 +
; Traditional Spinning Platters
 +
: 7200rpm, 5200rpm, 4500rpm
 +
: Faster is always better!
 +
 
 +
; Solid State Drives (SSD)
 +
: Standard internal drives in modern hardware.
 +
: Fast, expensive...
 +
 
 +
; Flash Drives
 +
: Meh. Handy in a pinch, don't depend on them!
 +
; External Drives
 +
: Big 3.5" drives that have a plug.
 +
:: Great for Archiving
 +
:: Not portable, need power
 +
:: Stay away from multi-drive boxes!
 +
: Portable 2.5" drives
 +
:: Great for transporting files around, kinda backup.
 +
:: Bus powered, many types.
 +
:: Faster is STILL always better!
 +
:: http://www.imore.com/mac-portable-usb-drive-roundup-best-little-drives-your-mac
 +
; Internal Drives
 +
: What do we mean by internal drive? [[https://www.google.com/search?q=internal+hard+drive&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiw0vPHqsHdAhWvhOAKHX6PA_cQ_AUIDygC&biw=1352&bih=992 these!]]
 +
:: Cheapest storage option, great investment tho.
 +
:: Need a [[https://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Description=hard%20drive%20docking%20station&Submit=ENE hard drive dock tho]]
 +
: Drive Arrays
 +
:: One enclosure for multiple internal drives.
 +
:: http://www.promise.com/storage/raid_series.aspx?m=192&region=en-global&rsn1=40&rsn3=47
 +
:: http://addonics.com/
 +
:: http://drobo.com/ (Recommended)
 +
 
 +
==== Hard Drive Recommendations ====
 +
; Desktop Drives:
 +
: Gdrives are good: http://www.g-technology.com/
 +
: A hard drive "Dock" and internal hard drives is a great low cost solution for at home backup.
 +
:: [https://www.amazon.com/Sabrent-External-Duplicator-Function-EC-HD2B/dp/B09646W9PX/ref=sr_1_9?dchild=1&keywords=Hard%2BDrive%2BDocking%2BStation%2Busbc%2Bmac&qid=1632102729&sr=8-9&th=1 Sabrent Dual Bay Hard Drive Docking Station up to 5Gbps]
 +
:: [https://www.amazon.com/OWC-Drive-USB-C-Dual-Solution-OWCTCDRVDCK/dp/B07KRKBTXG/ref=sr_1_10?dchild=1&keywords=Hard+Drive+Docking+Station+thunderbolt&qid=1632102488&sr=8-10 OWC Drive Dock USB-C Dual Drive for Mac and PC]
 +
:: Internal 2tb or 3tb SATA drives (7200rpm or faster) - http://amzn.to/2cPaJLW
 +
; Portable Drives
 +
: Wirecutter reviews are good, not designer/illustrator specific - https://thewirecutter.com/reviews/best-portable-hard-drive/
 +
# Seagate Backup Plus Slim 2TB - http://amzn.to/2dfBjvE
 +
# Lacie 2tb usb-c (fast) - https://amzn.to/2NCuSIo
 +
# SanDisk 2TB Extreme Portable SSD (wicked fast) - https://amzn.to/2zqDadM
 +
 
 +
==== Cloud Storage ====
 +
: [https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/best-cloud-storage/ World Backup Day 2023: Best Cloud Storage Software Options]
 +
: Dropbox is a force for good, my referral code to sign up is:
 +
:: https://db.tt/usQuGwKR
 +
 
 +
==== Flatbed Scanners ====
 +
Added a full guide on [[Reference:Scanners|Scanners for artists (Mostly flatbed)]] to the front page.
 +
 +
==== Shopping ====
 +
 
 +
; Shops in NYC:
 +
: CAVA http://www.sva.edu/student-life/cava
 +
: 5 Apple Stores
 +
: B&H photo http://www.bhphotovideo.com/
 +
 
 +
; Online:
 +
: https://www.macsales.com/
 +
: http://store.apple.com
 +
: http://www.newegg.com
 +
: http://www.amazon.com
 +
: http://www.journeyed.com
 +
 
 +
== Notes Healthy Computers ==
 +
=== Backup Plans ===
 +
# Manual Backup
 +
#* Free
 +
#* You have to do it
 +
# Apple Time Machine
 +
#* You already have it if you are using OS X 10.5 or later.
 +
#* You need to have a dedicated external (or internal hard drive for this).
 +
#* You can also consider a dedicated wireless Time Capsule as the storage device: http://www.apple.com/timecapsule/
 +
# Backup Software
 +
#* Super Duper http://www.shirt-pocket.com/SuperDuper/SuperDuperDescription.html
 +
#* Carbon Copy Cloner
 +
#** Can trial for a while, all featured for $40.
 +
# Cloud Backup
 +
#*  Carbonite http://www.carbonite.com
 +
#*  Backblaze https://www.backblaze.com/
 +
 +
=== Online File Storage ===
 +
* Email it to yourself
 +
** Gmail has 32mb limit
 +
** There is also google drive?
 +
* dropbox - https://db.tt/usQuGwKR
 +
* google drive
 +
* yousendit (NO MORE!) - http://www.yousendit.com/
 +
* wetransfer (NO MORE!) - http://wetransfer.com
 +
 
 +
=== Mouse & Tablets ===
 +
* Do you need a mouse?
 +
** These are good: Logitech Wireless Anywhere Mouse http://amzn.to/PIjj9M
 +
* Tablets
 +
** Wacom, go for smooth over size.
 +
** Intous 5 http://amzn.to/PUs2Jo
 +
* Astropad!
 +
** Turn your iPad Pro into a tablet
 +
** http://astropad.com/
 +
 
 +
=== OS X 101 ===
 +
* Users
 +
* Files
 +
* Your Library
 +
** User folder (Shift - Command - G "~/Library")
 +
 
 +
=== Shortcuts ===
 +
* Finder:
 +
** New window: command - n
 +
** View as icon: command - 1
 +
** View as list: command - 2
 +
** View as column: command - 3
 +
 
 +
=== Things to remember about healthy computers ===
 +
* Keep 20% of the drive empty
 +
* If you run out of Memory == BAD
 +
* If your taxing the CPU == BAD
 +
* If your taxing the GPU == BAD
 +
* How do you know this?
 +
** Install Menu Meters
 +
** http://www.ragingmenace.com/
 +
** Or built-in "Activity Monitor"
 +
* Keep your hard drive clean
 +
** Grand Perspective
 +
** http://grandperspectiv.sourceforge.net/
 +
* Maintenance Scripts
 +
** Monthly, Weekly, Daily
 +
** http://www.maintain.se/cocktail
 +
 
 +
=== Do this every week! ===
 +
# Run disk utility Verify
 +
# Run cocktail http://www.maintain.se/cocktail
 +
#* Pilot, turn on all the options
 +
#* restart
 +
# Clear ALL caches
 +
#* joshua HD > Library > Caches >
 +
#* joshua HD > System > Library > Caches >
 +
#* joshua HD > [username] > Library > Caches >
 +
# Restart
 +
# Delete trash
 +
 
 +
== Introduction to Scanning (for pro Illustrators) ==
 +
 
 +
;We will use this resource in class since we don't have a scanner in the room:
 +
:[https://files.support.epson.com/htmldocs/wf3540/wf3540ug/scanners/source/scanning_software/container_topics/scanning_container.html Epson scanning online reference]
  
 
== Video Notes ==
 
== Video Notes ==
  
−
<!-- *[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20170522_MPS_DP_01_PortfolioReviewAndPinboard.mp4 Review Photography portfolios and adding them to the pinboard link above] -->
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<!-- *[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20240916_MFAI_01_IntroToGear-PartA.mp4 Intro To Gear - PartA] -->
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<!-- *[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20240916_MFAI_02_IntroToGear-PartB_and_KeepingYourComputerHealthyAndFast.mp4 Intro To Gear - PartB & Keeping Your Computer Healthy + Fast] -->
 +
<!-- *[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20240916_MFAI_03_AssignmentAndNextSteps.mp4 Assignment & Next Steps] -->
 +
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20250915_MFAI_01_IntroToGear-PartA.mp4 Introduction to Gear – Part A]
 +
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20250915_MFAI_02_IntroToGear-PartB.mp4 Introduction to Gear – Part B]
 +
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20250915_MFAI_03_SoftwareStorageBackupAndHealthyHabits-PartA.mp4 Software, Storage, Backup, and Healthy Habits – Part A]
 +
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20250915_MFAI_04_TextExpanderDemo.mp4 TextExpander Demo]
 +
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20250915_MFAI_05_SoftwareStorageBackupAndHealthyHabits-PartB.mp4 Software, Storage, Backup, and Healthy Habits – Part B]
 +
*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20250915_MFAI_06_AssignmentAndNextSteps.mp4 Assignment and Next Steps]
  
 
== Assignment ==
 
== Assignment ==
 +
 +
For this week your assignments outlined on this pdf:
 +
* [[Media:2025_fall_co_2027_project_01.pdf |SVA MFAI Digital Portfolio: Assignment One: The medium is the Massage]]
 +
 +
I have cleared some space and created a Google Drive folder for the class. I will create a directory for each assignment and populate a folder for each of you.
 +
 +
Please upload your original scans, and any photoshop files to your folder here:
 +
<!-- * [https://drive.google.com/open?id=1-AdGvMT3tlgg_2Nu3RQih9QhUt9A85DL&authuser=hello%40matthew.nyc&usp=drive_fs svaMFAI_20220919-homework-medium-is-the-message-draw-scan] -->
 +
<!-- * [https://drive.google.com/open?id=13ZjtloscfZgB2SHXYklydQPXx76_YWFe&authuser=matthew%40choppingblock.com&usp=drive_fs svaMFAI_20210927-homework-medium-is-the-message-draw-scan] -->
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* Google Drive link: [[https://drive.google.com/open?id=1prR_9B2ca0mUYuWLx1vo93IsW-c0Yc4y&usp=drive_fs svaMFAI_20250929-homework-medium-is-the-message-draw-scan]]
 +
* Upload your scan files and if you did any coloring... your layered working files!

Revision as of 20:33, 20 September 2026

Last Week

  • Introductions and backgrounds
  • Review class intro questionnaire
  • Open questions and discussion

This Week

  • Intro to Gear
  • Intro to healthy computer habits
  • First Assignment

Open Questions

Links

Notes Gear

Basic Hardware

  • Mac
  • Windows
  • Unix/Linux

Memory (RAM)

Most portable computers no longer allow for memory upgrades.

Storage (Hard Drive)

Hard Drive Basics

Traditional Spinning Platters
7200rpm, 5200rpm, 4500rpm
Faster is always better!
Solid State Drives (SSD)
Standard internal drives in modern hardware.
Fast, expensive...
Flash Drives
Meh. Handy in a pinch, don't depend on them!
External Drives
Big 3.5" drives that have a plug.
Great for Archiving
Not portable, need power
Stay away from multi-drive boxes!
Portable 2.5" drives
Great for transporting files around, kinda backup.
Bus powered, many types.
Faster is STILL always better!
http://www.imore.com/mac-portable-usb-drive-roundup-best-little-drives-your-mac
Internal Drives
What do we mean by internal drive? [these!]
Cheapest storage option, great investment tho.
Need a [hard drive dock tho]
Drive Arrays
One enclosure for multiple internal drives.
http://www.promise.com/storage/raid_series.aspx?m=192&region=en-global&rsn1=40&rsn3=47
http://addonics.com/
http://drobo.com/ (Recommended)

Hard Drive Recommendations

Desktop Drives
Gdrives are good: http://www.g-technology.com/
A hard drive "Dock" and internal hard drives is a great low cost solution for at home backup.
Sabrent Dual Bay Hard Drive Docking Station up to 5Gbps
OWC Drive Dock USB-C Dual Drive for Mac and PC
Internal 2tb or 3tb SATA drives (7200rpm or faster) - http://amzn.to/2cPaJLW
Portable Drives
Wirecutter reviews are good, not designer/illustrator specific - https://thewirecutter.com/reviews/best-portable-hard-drive/
  1. Seagate Backup Plus Slim 2TB - http://amzn.to/2dfBjvE
  2. Lacie 2tb usb-c (fast) - https://amzn.to/2NCuSIo
  3. SanDisk 2TB Extreme Portable SSD (wicked fast) - https://amzn.to/2zqDadM

Cloud Storage

World Backup Day 2023: Best Cloud Storage Software Options
Dropbox is a force for good, my referral code to sign up is:
https://db.tt/usQuGwKR

Flatbed Scanners

Added a full guide on Scanners for artists (Mostly flatbed) to the front page.

Shopping

Shops in NYC
CAVA http://www.sva.edu/student-life/cava
5 Apple Stores
B&H photo http://www.bhphotovideo.com/
Online
https://www.macsales.com/
http://store.apple.com
http://www.newegg.com
http://www.amazon.com
http://www.journeyed.com

Notes Healthy Computers

Backup Plans

  1. Manual Backup
    • Free
    • You have to do it
  2. Apple Time Machine
    • You already have it if you are using OS X 10.5 or later.
    • You need to have a dedicated external (or internal hard drive for this).
    • You can also consider a dedicated wireless Time Capsule as the storage device: http://www.apple.com/timecapsule/
  3. Backup Software
  4. Cloud Backup

Online File Storage

Mouse & Tablets

OS X 101

  • Users
  • Files
  • Your Library
    • User folder (Shift - Command - G "~/Library")

Shortcuts

  • Finder:
    • New window: command - n
    • View as icon: command - 1
    • View as list: command - 2
    • View as column: command - 3

Things to remember about healthy computers

Do this every week!

  1. Run disk utility Verify
  2. Run cocktail http://www.maintain.se/cocktail
    • Pilot, turn on all the options
    • restart
  3. Clear ALL caches
    • joshua HD > Library > Caches >
    • joshua HD > System > Library > Caches >
    • joshua HD > [username] > Library > Caches >
  4. Restart
  5. Delete trash

Introduction to Scanning (for pro Illustrators)

We will use this resource in class since we don't have a scanner in the room
Epson scanning online reference

Video Notes

Assignment

For this week your assignments outlined on this pdf:

I have cleared some space and created a Google Drive folder for the class. I will create a directory for each assignment and populate a folder for each of you.

Please upload your original scans, and any photoshop files to your folder here:

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