Analysis refers to software intended to analyze data, whether it be mathematical, instrumental, quantitative, or qualitative. This category includes many research and statistical packages as well as graphing tools for showing data trends and correlations.
Modeling software focuses on the digital creation or the digital re-creation of a design. Modeling software allows for digital simulation to explore possibilities, theories, and simulate results. It also allows for easy viewing of the design from perspectives that would otherwise be difficult.
This category includes mapping tools, Geographical Information Systems (GIS) tools, plotting tools, landscape analysts, and geological structure tool. Also included is Software for statistical gathering, analysis, computation, and visualization. Often used in research, polling, or surveying.
Physlet Physics are free physics applets and it’s free for non-commercial use. It’s made from the same team that makes Open Source Physics Project. Over 2,00 individual exercises have been created on Physlet. The applets create simple graphics to demonstrate the salient features of physical phenomena. Physlet Physics runs on Windows, Mac, and Linux devices.
RenderMan is produced by Pixar and is used to render all of their in-house 3D animated movie productions. It is also available as a commercial product licensed to third parties. RenderMan has been used in creating digital visual effects for Hollywood blockbuster movies such as Titanic, the Star Wars prequels, and The Lord of the Rings.
On May 30, 2014, it was announced that Pixar would be offering a free non-commercial version of RenderMan that became available to download as of March 23, 2015.
Availability: Labs | Faculty/Staff
Part of: Adobe Creative Cloud
Comparable: Final Cut Studio
Adobe Premiere Pro is a timeline-based video editing software application. It is part of the Adobe Creative Suite and the Adobe Creative Cloud, which includes video editing, graphic design, and web development programs.
Premiere Pro is used by professional broadcasters, film producers, and live music venues. It supports high resolution video editing at up to 10,240 × 8,192 resolution, at up to 32-bits per channel color, in both RGB and YUV. Audio sample-level editing, VST audio plug-in support, and 5.1 surround sound mixing are available. Premiere Pro’s plug-in architecture enables it to import and export formats beyond those supported by QuickTime or DirectShow, supporting a wide variety of video and audio file formats and codecs on both MacOS and Windows. When used with Cineform’s Neo line of plug-ins, it supports 3D editing with the ability to view 3D material using 2D monitors, while making individual left and right eye adjustments.
Premiere Pro is not part of the CS6 Design and Web Premium package but is included in the university’s Creative Cloud package.
