Linda's Suggestions for
Free Software to Enhance Your Online
Course
File Compression Utilities
Most
image files are too big for emailing successfully. This free software utility zips up your files to a
compressed (smaller) size for emailing.
The recipient must also have the software to unzip your files at the
other end.
WinZip You will need this for our
class (for PC users).
PC users: send or received compressed files over email.
Learn how to use the WinZip.
ZipIt You will need this for
our class (for Mac users)
Mac
users: send or received compressed files over email.
Frequently
asked questions about this utility.
This is the Mac answer to sending and receiving large files
over email.
Picture Viewer and Digital Image Manager
This
software might come in handy, especially if you donÕt have a later version of
Adobe Photoshop (version 6.0 or higher). Both PC and Mac compatible.
ACDSee is an
award-winning picture viewer, graphic converter and digital image management
tool. The latest version of this digital photo software, ACDSee 4.0, gives you
intuitive, professional-quality imaging tools to acquire, view, organize,
enhance, print and share your images on the Internet quickly.
Sound Utility
I will on occasion attach recorded voice messages as I
critique your work. This software
allows you to record and playback these messages. It is easy to use, FREE and both Mac and PC compatible.
PureVoiceª
Voice Recording Technology You will need this for our class
Record or listen to Exceptional Voice Quality sound files
with this FREE software from the makers of Eudora.
Superior Compression for Unprecedented Voice Throughput
(translation: it's FAST!).
Miscellaneous
Good sites for freeware
and shareware, photo equipment, software, industry magazines, etc.
TuCows. One of my favorite places to look first
for software.
ZDNet
also offers a list of amazing & free downloadable utilities and software.
MySimon.Com is an excellent site for
researching digital cameras and computer stuff and comparison pricing.
B&H
Camera is a great place for any photo and video equipment.
Shutterbug Magazine is the best amateur
photo magazine for used equipment and also has photo articles.
PDN Magazine is the best professional
magazine. Based in NYC, its
articles update the commercial scene monthly. Beautiful photography!
CA Magazine (Communication Arts) is the
best graphic art, illustration, design and photography high-end
periodical. It is an expensive
quarterly publication, exquisitely reproduced, that also serves as a job bank.
Google.com is the best search engine to find
anything on the internet.
File Transfer Utilities
Here are some FREE
utilities for transferring files to a server or website. This is for advanced users with existing
web pages. FTP stands for File
Transfer Protocol.
FTP software for the PC user. Use this software to transfer
your files to a web server.
WS FTP
Tutorial #1 or WS
FTP Tutorial #2
Learn how to use the WS FTP.
FTP software for the Mac user. Use this software to transfer
your files to a web server.