Research - New Media Technology

iMovie
This is a video editing software that is designed to be of easier access and use than other video editing software such as Final Cut and Avid. This software enable Mac users to effectively edit their videos at home.

iMovie New Features
Apple 'iMovie Version 9 New Features' In: Apple Website (http://www.apple.com/ilife/imovie/whats-new.html) Accessed on: 27th January 2010.

Sony A1E Palm Camcorder
This a small camcorder with HD capabilities that Sony boasts has lots of advanced features available for professional users.

Features
Sony Corporation 'Features for Sony HVR-A1E Palm Camcorder' In: Sony Website(http://www.sony.co.uk/biz/view/ShowProduct.action?product=HVR-A1E&site=biz_en_GB&pageType=Features&imageType=Main&category=HDVCamcorders) Accessed on: 26th January 2010.

This camera will allow use to incorporate the use of High Definition in our filming and the quality of the footage will be to a professional standard. As the camera is small it will allow us to have more freedom when we choose a space to film as we will be able to film in smaller areas as the size of the camera will not hamper that decision.

Final Cut Pro
This is editing software that is widely used within the professional film and television industry. It has many features that allow for the creation of a professional piece of work. The software is capable of producing videos in formats such as DV, HDV and more.

Editing Tools
Apple 'Final Cut Pro Editing Tools' In: Apple Website (http://www.apple.com/finalcutstudio/finalcutpro/editing-tools.html) Accessed on 27th January 2010.Zoom MP3 Recorder
This is a portable MP3 recorder that can be useful for recording meetings, voice overs, interviews and events. It comes with a really large memory capacity so it is very useful for long recordings.

Zoom MP3 Recorder Features
Anon 'Zoom MP3 Recorder Features' In: Advanced MP3 Players Website (http://www.advancedmp3players.co.uk/shop/Gadgets.4/Zoom_Telephonics.229/ZOOMH2/Zoom_H2_Handy_Recorder.3418.html?display=features&3sid=6jhku4sak63plajddtkik3qq01) Accessed on 28th January 2010.

Digidesign Pro Tools
This is described as one of the most advanced audio creation and production software that exists today. It is widely used by professionals throughout audio industries for recording and editing in music and film production. It is also used within the post production process within film and television.

Pro Tools Features
Digidesign/Avid 'Pro Tools 8 Overview' In: Digidesign Website (http://www.digidesign.com/index.cfm?navid=507&langid=100&itemid=35911) Accessed on 28th January 2010.

Soundtrack Pro
This is a music composing and audio editing application that allows access to over 5000 royalty free professional instrument loops and sound effects. It will be extremely useful when we come to include sound effects and music within our adverts.

Soundtrack Pro Features
Apple 'Soundtrack Pro 3' In: Apple Website (http://www.apple.com/finalcutstudio/soundtrackpro/powerful-audio-editing.html) Accessed on 28th January 2010.