Recommended Software or Hardware

Often students and parents ask about equipment needed to do Freestyle work at home. The list below is not required but for those families that can afford it, here is what we use at Freestyle.

All Freestyle students use Adobe Creative Cloud CC Applications - see http://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/buy/students.html?promoid=KTMBL to get the applications for home computers. All students also use Wacom Cintiqs, digital drawing pads (we use 6x8 pads) and DSLR cameras (we use Canon T6i or better)
Film students use Premiere Pro CC and some use Final Cut Pro.
Film students use Canon T5i or T6i DSLR cameras which has full 1920x1080 HD video capability. Students in Design use Canon T3 or T5 DSLR or T6 DSLR cameras. The Canon T3 (now discontinued) has 1280x720 HD video capability. The Canon T5 or T6 has 1920x1080 HD video capability - so the T6i better if can afford it.
Animation students use Canon T6i DSLR
Film Students also use the Tascam DR-40 portable recorder for film audio.
Digital Media Students also use the Tascam DR-05 portable recorder for audio interviews.
Film students use Apple Garageband for some music production - requires a Mac computer.
Some students also use for music production AVID Pro Tools, Propellerhead Reason, and Ableton Live
Students can check out a used iMac for use at home for the entire year while inventory is available. Fill out this online form to sign-up for equipment to use at home.
Students can check out a used digital drawing pad for use at home for the entire year while inventory is available. Fill out this online form to sign-up for equipment to use at home.
For either PC or Mac computers to purchase for yourself, the above applications work best with 16 GB or more of RAM. Any Mac Pro, MacBook Pro, MacBook or iMac running Mac OS 10.11 or 10.12. The Apple Education Store has some deals for students. Speak to Mr. Florendo or Mr. Taylor about a PC recommendation.
Students can also sign-up and use lynda.com for video based tutorials