Materializing Ideas Through Media
At A Glance
Sierra Java Design uses both Mac and PC platforms to accomplish various tasks. Primarily, jobs are done on a Macintosh system, but there are times where files are downloaded via FTP to a PC computer so that work may be done from a remote location.
When building websites, a PC is necessary for testing browsers from every location on any platform. Different browsers and platforms show different results; therefore, it is best to check accessibility and code issues on various platforms.
Software
Sierra java Design uses the following software:
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Creative Suite Premium (includes these CS2 programs - Photoshop CS2 and CS3 Beta, ImageReady, Illustrator, InDesign, GoLive, Lightroom, and Adobe Acrobat)
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Dreamweaver 8, Fireworks and Flash, Swift 3D 4.5, Swish Max, Google SketchUp 6
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Coffee Cup Software
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Microsoft Office X
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XHTML, HTML, XML, CSS, Javascript, AJAX and PHP applications, Parrallels installation for PC browser compatibility checking, search engine ranking suggestions and registration, affordable contracted maintenance on existing web site or new, including online site statistics
- iMovie, iWeb, iPhoto, itunes (good for audio conversion), jTemplate
- VLC (for DVD video snapshots)
- Handbrake (for Video editing and conversion)
- instantShot! (for great monitor snapshots)
- Saybert (voice audio)
- Garage Band (music and audio)
- ArtRage 2 (artistic freeware)
Pen Tablet
A pen tablet is extremely useful for almost any project. The pen tablet is used to cut-out images (of draw) and transfer them as vector art to a background composite.
- Wacom Intuos 2 Premium 9"x12" Pen Tablet
Artwork For Print
Sierra java Design uses best practices when setting up artwork for print (CMYK, 4-color process, films), including experience in art department management for promotional printing companies, so please feel free to use any printer that works best for you.
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