PROTOOLS (PDF)
The link above will download a 520KB PDF file that contains a short tutorial to help you with the basics of working with Pro Tools LE software and the Mbox hardware. This document focuses on using Pro Tools for Multimedia Journalists. For Digidesign's technical documentations go to
Digidesign.com.
FLASH LESSON 01 (PDF)
The link above will download a 6Mb PDF file that contains the step-by-step exercise on how to use the
1001words.org template (this link has the media files you'll need to go through the exercise). Doing this lesson will also help in teaching you how to put together multiple media together in a single short-form narrative. Some basic training in Flash would be helpful.
USING PEAK-DV TO TRANSFER
AUDIO INTO THE COMPUTER
For the time being, we are using Peak DV to transfer your audio recordings from the MiniDisc or Digital Recorder into the computer. The link above will download a 696Kb PDF that contains the step-by-step instructions on how to do so.
EDITING WITH FINAL CUT
The link above will download a 1.2Mb PDF that contains a truly short step-by-step instruction on how to bring your media files into Final Cut Pro and how to export it in preparation for Flash. You will need to review the basic editing tools of Final Cut Express and/or get training.