Library: Interactive Media: Tools For Videographers

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Online Tools

The Online Lighting Diagram Creator
Photography lighting diagrams made easy with this online tool: use the drop down menus, select objects, drag them, rotate them, change their layers then export your diagram to JPEG or save its URL.
Open Broadcaster Software (OBS)
Free and open source software for video recording and live streaming.
Celtx
Scriptwriting and pre-production software offering cloud features. Has free features and additional, more advanced features for an additional cost.
WriterDuet
Collaborative scriptwriting software. Allows writing teams to work remotely using cloud-based resources. Has free features with additional, more advanced features for an additional cost.
StudioBinder
Extensive pre-production software. Offers script breakdown and storyboarding features. Offers limited features for free and additional, more advanced features for an additional cost.
Audacity
Audacity is an easy-to-use, multi-track audio editor and recorder for Windows, Mac OS X, GNU/Linux and other operating systems. Developed by a group of volunteers as open source.
Creative Cow
Support communities for digital video, video editing, and media production professionals in broadcasting, motion graphics, special FX and film.

Mobile Apps To Try

Adobe Premiere Rush
Slimmed-down professional video editor app with some advanced editing tools. Mobile version integrates with desktop version.
(Free, Premium features available for purchase)
PCAM Film+Digital App
App with Cinematography and Still Photography tools such as exposure, depth of field, field of view, and color correction calculators.
(Paid)
Sun Seeker Pro
App which allows a user to see the path of the sun in a particular location. The app will indicate sunset and sunrise as well as showing you diagrams and statistics.
(Paid)
Artemis Pro
Digital viewfinder app used in the professional industry.
(Paid)
iMovie
Video editing and sharing app for Apple products. Mobile version integrates with desktop version.
(Free)
BandLab
Audio recording and editing app for iOS and Android devices.
(Free)
Anchor
Podcast creation and distribution app for iOS and android.
(Free)

Tutorials

Adobe Audition Tutorials
Adobe has released official tutorials to teach users the ins and outs of Adobe Audition and other Adobe software.
Adobe Premiere Pro Tutorials
Adobe has released official tutorials to teach users the ins and outs of Adobe Premiere Pro and other Adobe software.

Master Adobe Premiere Pro

Adobe Premiere Pro Classroom in a Book by Maxim Jago
ISBN: 9780136483939
Publication Date: 2020-4

Master Adobe Audition

Adobe Audition CC Classroom in a Book by Adobe Creative Adobe Creative Team; Maxim Jago
ISBN: 9780135228326
Publication Date: 2018-11-07

Other Tools

Storytelling Industries by Anthony N. Smith
ISBN: 9783319705965
Publication Date: 2018-07-12
Handbook of State Aid for Film by Paul Murschetz (Editor); Roland Teichmann (Editor); Matthias Karmasin (Editor)
ISBN: 9783319717142
Publication Date: 2018-04-12
Blender for Video Production Quick Start Guide by Allan Brito
ISBN: 9781789804959
Publication Date: 2018-11-30

Multimedia Support Center

The Multimedia Support Center is an on-campus resource for CSCC students and staff. The MSC features a Multimedia Lab which has 18 computers loaded with all the same audio and video editing software used in IMM classes. Additionally, the MSC has a large studio space and an audio recording booth for you to create your own content. The MSC also offers equipment lending and expert staff to help support you at any stage.

Professional Organizations And Resources

The Association of Independent Commercial Producers
AICP represents the interests of independent companies that specialize in the production and post production of commercials in various media-film, video, digital-for advertisers and agencies.
Film Independent
Film Independent provides resources to independent filmmakers and film lovers. They host film screenings and workshops.
International Documentary Association
IDA provides resources and access to documentary filmmakers, advocats, and fans.
Occupational Outlook Handbook (Media and Communications)
The article presents an outlook on the job opportunities, employment, and earnings of broadcast and sound engineering technicians and radio operators in the U.S. from 2008-2018. It provides brief descriptions of the nature of the work, the number of jobs in 2008, work environment, and licensure.
Mandy Network
Job board and search site for those in video production, including actors, performers, and other industry specialists.
Production Beast
Job search site for freelancers in the audio and video production field.