Hardware

The following is a list of computer hardware and peripherals that are available for use within the DMS. This is not a complete list; please contact the DMS should you have questions about something specific.

• 12 dual quad-core processor Dell Precision Workstations running Windows 7
• 4 dual quad-core processor Apple Mac Pro Workstations running OS X Lion
• IEEE 1394-Firewire 400/800 analog video capturing hardware
• Data storage for long-term video projects           
  Note: The DMS is not responsible for loss of projects or data while using provided storage.
• VCRs and DVD players for analog video capture
• Hi8/Digital8 and MiniDV players for digital video capture
• Audio cassette players for analog audio capture
• CD, DVD, and Blu-Ray disc burners
  Note: Discs and other media are not provided in the DMS
• Headphones
• Slide, negative, flatbed, and multi-feed scanners
• Memory card readers
• Graphic tablets
• Zip and floppy disk drives
• Color laser printing for 8.5x11 – 11x17 prints
• Color poster printing service available for up to 42x72 inch posters

Reference

The following is a list of popular training books and reference materials available. Training materials are for use within the DMS only and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. This is not a complete list; please contact the DMS should you have questions about something specific.

Books

Adobe Classroom in a Book Series

• Photoshop
• Illustrator
• Dreamweaver
• inDesign
• Flash

Adobe Bible Series

• inDesign
• Photoshop
• Acrobat
• Premiere
• Flash

Apple Pro Training Series

• DVD Studio Pro
• Motion
• Final Cut Pro
• Soundtrack
• Color
• iLife

• Flash for Dummies
• The Missing Manual for CSS
• E-Learning Tools & Technologies
• Designing Web Based Training
• Better Than Bullet Points – Engaging E-Learning with PowerPoint
• PresentationZen
• Poser
• Blender 3D
• Art of Maya
• Game Artist’s Guide to Maya
• Camtasia Studio
• Beginner’s Guide to Podcasting
• How to cheat in Maya 2010
• Learning Autodesk Maya 2010
• Pro Tools 101: Official Courseware

Videos and Hands On

Total Training Series

• Website Design
• Final Cut Pro
• Web Design – Extreme Makeover
• Adobe Dreamweaver
• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe Flash
• Adobe CS4 Suite
• Adobe CS5 Suite