Author Archives: Joe Janiga

Software zooming in iMovie and Final Cut Pro X

In my iPad post regarding video creation on the iPad, I hinted at using software to zoom instead of using the digital zoom available on the iPad. This is because the iPad (and iPhone) use digital zoom and not optical … finish reading Software zooming in iMovie and Final Cut Pro X

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iPad as a musical instrument

Playing an instrument is an analog experience: a tangible act based in physical reality. Because of this, when instrument simulating apps (soft synths or virtual instruments) can use the touch paradigm available on iPads, musicians can find themselves having more … finish reading iPad as a musical instrument

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One stop video capture, edit and finished project on the iPad

Say you need to make a video for a class, a short rough of a performance idea for a theatre project, some dance choreography, a video capture to be used in a multimedia project you move into software on the … finish reading One stop video capture, edit and finished project on the iPad

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iPads at the PARC

What is the relevancy of iPads in our (if we choose) technologically augmented lives? I believe more and more that mobile devices may be the go-to device of choice very shortly.

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iPad lending using Apple Configurator: presentation

I recently gave a presentation on Reed’s use of Apple Configurator to manage iPads that we check out through the Reed library system. Since iPads are designed to be personal devices, the biggest challenge when making iPads available in this … finish reading iPad lending using Apple Configurator: presentation

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The PARC image and its software

In this post I would like to introduce you to the PARC’s computers and the software that runs on them. The software on our computers is performing arts focused. We do have some standard programs, like Microsoft Office and Express Scribe, but … finish reading The PARC image and its software

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Welcome to the Performing Arts Resource Center

Hello. I’d like to introduce myself. I’m Joe Janiga, the Instructional Technologist for Performing Arts at Reed. In my first post I would like to introduce you to specialized rooms and the hardware within them at the Performing Arts Resource … finish reading Welcome to the Performing Arts Resource Center

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