Multimedia - Technology Directory

  1. Adobe Premiere [Macintosh]. Version Ver. 4.2 (Macintosh), 4.2 (Windows). Mountain View, CA: Adobe Systems Incorporated Inc.; c1996.
    Rec #: 934
    Call Number: Updated 1996; information provided by publisher
    Notes: Cost: $795
    Abstract:
    The power to communicate with motion and sound. Lets you easily edit video, audio, animation, photos and graphics to create high-quality Quick-Time or Microsoft Video for Windows digital movies and videotapes. Capture movies from video, import graphics files, choose from dozens of special effects and transitions, and add titles and credits. Produce movies for small or full screen viewing, or export to tape.

    Includes Power Macintosh support, Trimming window for fast editing, Filter Factory and dynamic preview, plus ability to create multiple moving layers, mix up to 99 stereo soundtracks, "fly" clips around the screen and generate edit decision lists. Free Deluxe CD-ROM contains interactive tutorials, stock footage and photos, 23 Adobe typefaces, third-party filters, tilting templates, Adobe Acrobat Reader software and more. Windows version also includes Adobe Photoshop 3.0 LE software and the Type On Call CD-ROM.

     

  2. Beethoven Lives Upstairs [CD-ROM / IBM]. Pickering, Ont: Children's Group; 19951400 Bayley St., Suite 7, Pickering, Ontario L1W 3R2, Canada, 800-668-0242.
    Rec #: 936
    Call Number: Updated 1997; information provided by publisher
    Notes: Cost: $44.98
    Abstract:
    Puts kids into a magical world of music, games and artistic inspiration with the great composer, Ludwig Van Beethoven, as their personal guide. Throughout their exploration, children can create their own paintings, learn all aspects of music from composition to interpretation, and are able to record every stage of fun in their own full-color journal.

     

  3. Clip Creator 3.2 [Macintosh / CD-ROM]. Boody, Charles G. Version Ver. 3.0. Minnetonka, MN: AABACA Inc.; 19905750 Shady Oak Rd., Minnetonka, MN 55343, 612-933-7307.
    Rec #: 955
    Call Number: Updated 1998; information obtained from publisher.
    Notes: Cost: $89.95; 5 pack lab pack: $300.00; 10 pack lab pack: $500.00
    Abstract:
    This hypercard stack interfaces with CD ROM Audio players, Laser Disk players and/or MIDI sound devices. Create, edit and playback excerpts from any "store bought" CD audio, Laser Disc or MIDI device. Clips can be used to easily create Buttons and Games included in the software.
    The newest version includes Clip Chart which allows you to create linear analyses charts from any audio CD. You can also add text and pictures that "pop up" as each section in the analysis is played.

    Additional software: Hypercard 2.0 or higher
    Additional Hardware: CD ROM player, MIDI Sound Device, Laser disc player

     

  4. Complete Classicl Music [PC]. Helicon Publishing; Hopkins Technology, and TDC InteractiveRedmond, WA: CounterTop Software; 199815443 NE 95th St., Redmond, WA 98052, 425-895-9811; ISBN: 1-886089-42-6.
    Rec #: 937
    Call Number: Updated 1998; information provided by publisher
    Notes: Cost: $23/50 (minimum order of 5)
    Abstract:
    Complete Classical Music is the finest boxed set of software ever assembles on the subject. With 5 separate programs, each CD-ROM is a content rich, originally authored multimedia program that covers a different area. As a whole, the set represents the most extensive resource ever published on classicl music. Included are Classical Notes by Dr. Richard Rodda; The Hutchinson Encyclopedia of Music; Mozart, the Prince of Harmony; Vivaldi, The Four Seasons, and Live with Chopin. Within this set are thousands of program notes, photographs and music clips. Also featured are over five hundred compser biographies and portraits.

     

  5. Eine Kleine Nachtmusik [Macintosh]. Reese, SamChampaign, IL: Electronic Courseware Systems Inc. (distributor); 19931210 Lancaster Dr., Champaign, IL 61821, 800-832-4965.
    Rec #: 940
    Call Number: Updated 1998; information provided by distributor
    Notes: Cost: $79.95
    Abstract:
    This HyperCard program features tempo, meter, rhythm, phases and sections of Mozart's Eine Kleine Nachtmusik through the use of a creative approach to listening. A Multiplayer game is included and listening options made available through MIDI.

    Additional hardware: 1MB RAM, hard drive, MIDI interface, multitimbral MIDI keyboard
    Additional software: HyperCard 2.0

     

  6. MediaMAX [Macintosh / IBM]. Seatlle, WA: Videodiscovery; 19941700 Westlake Ave. North, Suite 600, Seattle, WA 98109-3012, 800-548-3472.
    Rec #: 956
    Call Number: Updated 1998; information from Chronicle of Higher Education
    Notes: Cost: $199.00
    Abstract:
    Enables user to construct mutlimedia presentations that incorporate videodisks, movies, graphics, sound, and text; features a point-and-click system that simplifies programming.

     

  7. Sound Companion [Macintosh / Windows]. Patterson, Jeff. Version Ver. 1.02. Bloomington, IN: FTC Publishing; 19981605 GE Rd., Suite 20, Bloomington, IN 61704, 888-237-6740; ISBN: 1-57369-078-3.
    Rec #: 947
    Call Number: Updated 1998; information provided by publisher
    Notes: Cost: $45.00; unlimited site license: $699.00; demo at website
    Abstract:
    Sound Companion is an easy to se powerful editing tool for multimedia. The program allows students and teachers to record and edit sounds right on the computer. With Sound Companion students can cut, copy and paste to rearrange their audio files. Sound Companion enables students to edit two or more sound files at the same time and mix sounds together to enhance audio quality. Using the rpogram, students can add an echo to their voice, increase the volume, change the pitch, make the audio play backwards. Files can be saved in WAVE, AIFF, System 7 and other formats.

     

  8. TimeSketch Editor [CD-ROM]. Champaign, IL: Electronic Courseware Systems Inc.; 19971210 Lancaster Dr., Champaign, IL 61821, 800-832-4965.
    Rec #: 950
    Call Number: Updated 1998; information provided by publisher
    Notes: Cost: $99.95; Lab pack: $365; Network license: $500; Site license: $700
    Abstract:
    The program has been designed to facilitate listening and aurally analyzing CD music under CDROM and computer control. The program can be used to create unique "teacher-developed" listening lessons with any audio CD. This program is perfect for fundamentals courses, appreciation courses, and music history courses or literature courses at any teaching level. The annotated listening format can be applied to a number of classes and activities, plus the music performance curriculum. A glossary of terms inscludes dynamics, tempo markings, stylistic expression markings, music symbols and standard musical terms.