Character Animator Desktop application software product that combines real-time live motion-capture with a multi-track recording system to control layered 2D puppets drawn in Photoshop or Illustrator that is part of Adobe Creative Cloud.
Davinci Resolve Professional video editing, color correction, visual effects, motion graphics, and audio post production.
Dimension 3D rendering and design software that is part of Adobe Creative Cloud.
Dreamweaver A web development tool that is part of Adobe Creative Cloud.
Epson Scan 2 Software for image scanning and processing, including photos, documents and slides, developed by Epson for their line of scanners.
GarageBand A set of digital audio workstations for MacOS.
Handbrake A free online transcoder for digital video files.
Illustrator A vector graphics editor and design program that is part of Adobe Creative Cloud.
InDesign A desktop publishing and page layout designing software application that is part of Adobe Creative Cloud.
Lightroom Creative image organization and image manipulation software that is part of Adobe Creative Cloud.
Microsoft Office A set of multi-media applications created by Microsoft that serve a variety of functions including word processing and spreadsheet creation.
Photoshop A raster graphics/image editor that is part of Adobe Creative Cloud.
Photoshop Elements As a less complex version of Photoshop within the Adobe Creative Cloud, it specializes as a graphics editor for photographers, image editors and hobbyists.
Premiere Pro A timeline-based and non-linear video editing software application that is part of Adobe Creative Cloud.
Quicktime An extensible multimedia framework capable of handling various formats of digital video, picture, sound, panoramic images, and interactivity for MacOS.
Toast 20 Pro Optical disc authoring and media conversion software created by Roxio for MacOS
VLC Media Player A free and online cross-platform media player software and streaming media server.
Disclaimers
Patrons accept responsibility for their own materials while using MPPL Digital Creative Workstation equipment and understand that there is reasonable risk involved in using the equipment, including but not limited to potential damage to VHS tapes, film negatives and strips, slides, and other materials. The patron agrees to hold the Library harmless in the event of damage or loss.
Conversion and digitization equipment are not “professional” grade. The Library is not responsible for the quality of digitized media.
Patrons working on digital media projects (video, music, graphic, photo editing, digitization) will be given priority to use the MPPL Digital Creative Workstations. The workstations are not intended for general computer use.
Copyright law prohibits duplicating commercial works. Patrons are bound to the requirements of United States Code, Title 17, and all other applicable provisions of state and federal law.
Funding for this grant was awarded by the Illinois State Library, a Department of the Office of Secretary of State, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, under the provisions of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA).
