Software for Digital Storytelling

Digital Storytelling DS Software DS Pedagogy
 

Open Source

 
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  • Softpedia - authoring, games, little bit of everything.
  • Open Office - a lot like Word, PowerPoint and other Microsoft applications.
  • TechSpot - 1,000s of Free Downloads and Utilities.
  • Nicenet - Nicenet's Internet Classroom Assistant (ICA) allows virtually any classroom, even those with modest resources, access to powerful tools. Everything in Nicenet is offered free for public use, and Nicenet makes no profits from your participation. (You must register (free) to use.
  • Dynamic Drive - free, original DHTML & Javascripts to enhance your web site!
  • Freeware Files - a little bit of everything.
  • Free Software Directory - more free software.
  • Techle - freeware or low cost, many choices.
  • Planet PDF - offers various PDF converters.

Specific Programs

 

PDF Zone
Information about PDFs, document management and security.

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • Audacity - free, open source software for recording and editing sounds.
  • Open Source Portfolios - free, community of individuals and organizations collaborating on the development of the leading non-proprietary, open source electronic portfolio software available.
  • Python - free, a dynamic object-oriented programming language that can be used fo rmany kinds of software development.
  • Digital Dream Studio 2 - similar to PhotoShop
  • AntiVir - free, anti-virus protection from Major Geeks.
  • Connexions - collection of free scholarly materials and a powerful set of free software tools to help.
  • DVD Shrink - free, oftware to backup DVD discs. You can use this software in conjunction with DVD burning software of your choice, to make a backup copy of any DVD video disc.
  • eBook Compiler - free, will pack and compresses multiple files including HTML, CSS, WAV, TXT, GIF, JPG, MID, JavaScript, DHTML, Flash, PDF, etc and converts them into a single compact executable file which contains a small viewer that launches the selected start document in an e-book like interface.
  • eBooksWriter Lite - free, All visual, no compilation, no code or HTML, no complications; - no royalties: you're free to redistribute your ebook / ebrochure over the Internet and on CD; - you can create unlimited number of ebooks; - built-in browser (does NOT require Internet Explorer or any other software installed); - you can prohibit print or copy; - you can set an expiration date; - you can password protect all or part of the ebook; - you can assign different passwords for different users; - you are NOT forced to sell your ebook through us. You can include hot spots, frames, animations, audio, video, popup windows, you can link to PDF, DOC, PowerPoint, Autocad and any kind of files. (more info)
  • PDF Creator - free.
  • PDF Online - convert to PDF for free (no software is downloaded to your computer.
  • CutePDF - free for personal and commercial use!  No watermarks! No Popup Web Ads!
  • Windows Movie Maker 2.1 - create, edit, and share your home movies right on your computer. Build your movie with a few simple drag-and-drops. Delete bad shots and include only the best scenes. Then share your movie via the Web, e-mail, or CD. (more information)
  • PhotoStory 3 - free create slideshows, share... for Windows.
  • DigitalFilms - Unleash your creativity and make your digital film for free! Choose a background scene, characters, animated actions, dialog, introduction, and ending credits. Put your name as the producer and email the movie to your friends! You can also signup for free as a registered user, which gives you access to more advanced features, such as being able to save or edit the movies that you create. (Nice class or individual project.)
  • Music Downloads - free from Amazon.com (go to free music downloads).
  • Picasa -  software that helps you instantly find, edit and share all the pictures on your PC.
  • Slide - turn your images into slide shows. Watch any Slide Show as your Screensaver.
  • Windows Media Encoder - capture audio and video content using the many innovations in Windows Media, including high-quality multichannel sound, high-definition video quality, and support for mixed-mode voice and music content.

Try before you buy:

 

  • Bookbuddi - RealVoice Talking PictureBook eBook or Photo Album and study aid, where each chapter has its own picture, read aloud by the Microsoft text to speech agent character or real audio. Can also be used to create Product Demos, as a SpeedReader and a ProofReader. 30-day trial, $10  to buy.
  • eBOOK Creator Toolkit - 3-step publishing wizard makes creating eBooks a breeze even for the beginner. $19.97. [I haven't tried this one. Let me know if you like it.]
     

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Digital Storytelling DS Software DS Pedagogy

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