computers | video/audio basics | software | equipment
Computers
Three Apple iMac 24" computers with 2.4 GHz Intel Core Duo 2 processor, 2GB RAM, and 320 GB hard drive. These computers are loaded with Apple's latest operating system, Mac OS 10.5 "Leopard". To find out more about the features of Leopard, click here.
Video, Audio, and Editing Basics
Video Basics
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If you'd like to learn the basics of good video and lighting, try the following training materials before you get started:
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Audio Basics  |
Interested in Audio and Podcasting?
The following resources will help you get started:
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Shooting Awesome Video Training (CD) available through Library circulation Software
Final Cut Studio 2  |
Final Cut Studio 2 contains six main applications and several smaller applications used in editing video. Manuals are available through Library circulation. The major applications it includes are:
Additional applications included are:
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Apple iLife Suite  |
iLife is a suite of software applications created by Apple. These programs are used to create, organize, view and publish digital content, such as pictures, movies, music, and web pages.
The major applications are: If you're interested in audio and video production, but don't want the complexity of professional tools like Final Cut Studio, iLife is for you! Interested in learning how to use iLife? Start with Apple's excellent online iLife tutorials. |
Adobe Creative Suite CS3 - Web Premium  |
Adobe Creative Suite is a collection of graphic design, video editing, and web development applications made by Adobe Systems. Adobe CS3 Web Premium is an edition of products intended for professional web designers and developers. Adobe Creative Suite 3 Web Premium includes the following products:
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Equipment
| Video camera | Panasonic PV-GS500 Digital Camcorder 3CCD, MiniDV video camera, includes Rode directional video condenser microphone. More info and reviews here. To use: check out this item from the Library circulation desk. Manual is included with camera. |
| Digital still camera | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ8k 7.2 MP More info and reviews here. To use: check out this item from the Library circulation desk. Manual is included with camera. |
| Backdrops and lighting | Backdrops: Westcott Masterpice Collapsible 2-in-1 muslin background, with stand. One wall in the media room is also painted with green screen paint. Lighting: Lowel GO Portable Lighting kit with hard case. More info here. |
