St. Olaf makes a number of software programs
available for students to use. In addition to standard word-processing and internet browsing applications, certain computers also feature more advanced media creation programs. The following list describes each program and provides links to relevant documentation or instruction.
| iLife '09 |
Available on most campus Macs |
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iPhoto
iPhoto is an intuitive photo management software that allows for organization and basic editing. The program allows users to crop, straighten, adjust and enhance photos, as well as create albums and export automatic slideshow movies. Photos integrate fluidly with other iLife programs.
Video Tutorial |
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iMovie ('06 & '09)
Maybe you want to throw together a few video clips. Perhaps you have more time and want to fine tune every edit. iMovie lets you do it all, and share it all, producing for DVD, web and mobile device. St. Olaf offers the latest version, '09, as well as the older '06 version in select locations.
'09 Video Tutorial
'06 Tutorial (PDF) '06 Video Tutorial |
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Garageband
Garageband is the recording studio of iLife. Whether you need to record an audio documentary, or compose some original music, Garageband allows for professional sound creation, editing and enhancement. It also tightly integrates with iMovie, making custom soundtracks a snap.
Video Tutorial |
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iWeb
iWeb takes the guesswork out of creating a website. With an easy to use, graphical interface, you can create an interactive site complete with images, audio and video, without any prior web design knowledge. Publish the finished site to your webspace, or burn to a CD to give to anyone.
Video Tutorial |
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iDVD
iDVD provides the final step in video production by allowing you to encode your movies to the standard DVD format. Animated menus, buttons, scene selections, and more work together to create a fitting theme for your video.
Video Tutorial |
| Advanced Apps |
Available in RML330 and RML329 |
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Final Cut Express
Final Cut Express 4 delivers a more powerful and extensible toolset for greater precision. The moviemaking package supports the latest AVCHD cameras, features an open format Timeline, provides iMovie ’09 compatibility, and offers sophisticated effects and filters.
Video Tutorial |
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Dreamweaver CS3
Build world-class websites and applications with one of the industry's leading web authoring tools. Adobe Dreamweaver CS3 software is ideal for web designers, web developers, and visual designers.
Video Tutorial |
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Photoshop Elements
Adobe Photoshop Elements combines power and simplicity so you can make ordinary photos extraordinary, and tell engaging stories in beautiful, personalized creations for print and the web.
Cheat Sheet Video Tutorial Slide Scanning Tutorial |
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Final Draft
Final Draft is specifically designed for writing movie scripts, television episodes, and stageplays. It combines powerful word processing with professional script formatting in one self-contained package. In addition, Final Draft automatically paginates and formats your script to industry standards as you write.
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Handbrake
Handbrake is an open source program that can be used to convert, or “rip” segments of DVDs to other video formats, which can be useful for presentations or incorporation into mixed media or video projects.
Tutorial (PDF) Download Full Program |
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MPEG Streamclip
MPEG Streamclip is a powerful, high-quality video converter, player, and editor for MPEG, QuickTime, transport streams, iPod, DivX, and even streaming and YouTube videos. It can encode movies to many formats, and can also cut, trim and join them.
Tutorial (PDF) Download Full Program |
| Pro Apps |
Available on RML329 Edit Mac |
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Final Cut Studio
Edit quickly and accurately, with support for virtually any format in Final Cut Pro, then integrate stunning 2D and 3D motion graphics with drag-and-drop ease in Motion. Professional correction tools in Color, sound mastering in Soundtrack Pro and encoding and disc building in Compressor and DVD Studio Pro complete this complete audio visual production toolset.
Tutorial (PDF) Download Full Program |
