Jan 20 2009
Lab Software
The Macbooks run OS X natively, and Windows XP via Parallels software. These computers have access to general computing software and a variety of programs for editing audio, video and images, authoring DVD’s, and publishing multimedia projects.
Mac Software
- iMovie (iLife 09)
- iDVD (iLife 09)
- iChat (iLife 09)
- iTunes (iLife 09)
- iPhoto (iLife 09)
- Garageband (iLife 09)
Open Source Software
- GIMP Image Editor (X11 installed)
- Filezilla (FTP software)
- Audacity & LAME encoder (audio editing software/MP3 export encoder)
- Transcriptions (transcription software)
- Just Looking (image viewer)
Word Processing and Office Apps
- Bean (text editor)
- Word (MS Office 2008)
- Excel (MS Office 2008)
- PowerPoint (MS Office 2008)
Converters & Utilities
- iSquint (media converter/convert video formats)
- Handbrake (media converter/Rip DVD’s to iPod)
- Stuffit Expander (zip utility)
Statistical Packages
- SPSS 14 (Mac)
- SPSS 16 (PC)
Browsers and Plug-Ins
- Firefox
- Download Helper
- FoxyTunes
- Flash player
- GreaseMonkey
- QT player
- Zotero
- Opera
- Safari
Media Readers & Players
- VLC
- Flip4Mac (Windows Media Player & Plug-in)
- Adobe Acrobat Reader 9
Communication and Chat
- Adium
- Skype
Video Archive Lab
The Video Archive Lab is fully equipped for digital video editing using a Mac G5, media converter, vcr/dvd combo player, digital camcorder and iMovie HD software. Users can scan slides, negatives, photos, and documents using the HP batch scanner. In addition to this equipment, there is also a stand-alone VHS duplicating station.
