Adobe Visual Communicator is a Windows-based video-broadcasting software that enables teachers, lecturers and students to create presentation videos by using graphics, audio, and special effects and present in email, the Internet, a CD or DVD, or over a Closed-Circuit System.[1][2] Unlike most other video editing software, Visual Communicator doesn't use a traditional timeline.[1] Instead, Communicator uses an on-screen teleprompter that the person can read from a laptop or desktop while a webcam recorder records the video and audio of them talking.[3]
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 Adobe Visual Communicator 3 running on Windows XP | |
| Developer(s) | Adobe Systems |
|---|---|
| Final release | 3.0
/ September 25, 2007 |
| Operating system | Microsoft Windows |
| Type | Video editing software |
| License | commercial proprietary software |
| Website | www |
The program was formerly a brand of Serious Magic when version 1.0 was released in 2003. Following the acquisition of the company in 2006, by Adobe,[4] the name was changed in Adobe Visual Communicator, a year before Adobe released version 3.0 in 2007.[1]
Visual Communicator received praise from magazines and online sources, giving credit for its features, mostly the teleprompter. Mark Montgomery of videomaker.com called it great for people "who want to quickly and easily create content."[5] The software also inspired technology teacher Rob Zdrojewski to make a TV studio for his sixth, seventh and eighth graders for doing school newscasts, which are also uploaded onto SchoolTube.[6] Adobe has deterred sales and development of the software since June 1, 2013, recommending Adobe Premiere Elements and Adobe Premiere Pro CC for making television-like newscasts.[7]
References
edit- ^ a b c Digital Arts staff (2007-06-25). "Adobe Launches Visual Communicator 3". PC World. Retrieved 2011-09-24.
- ^ Suzy Patz (2008-03-25). VC1 Pro Demo (old). Amherst Middle School. Retrieved 2011-09-24.
- ^ Hanke, Jeremy (2008-09-01). "Adobe Visual Communicator Review". Microfilmmaker Magazine. Retrieved 2011-09-24.
- ^ "Adobe Extends Video Software Offerings with Acquisition of Serious Magic" (Press release). Adobe.com. October 19, 2006. Archived from the original on December 10, 2011. Retrieved January 16, 2012.
- ^ Montgomery, Mark (October 2008). "Adobe Visual Communicator 3 Visual Presentation Software Review". videomaker.com. Retrieved January 16, 2012.
- ^ L. Finch, Jessica (December 12, 2006). "Live from Amherst Middle School". Amherst Bee. Archived from the original on September 27, 2010. Retrieved June 8, 2012.
- ^ Adobe Visual Communicator. adobe.com. Retrieved August 30, 2013.
External links
edit- Official website
- Visual Communicator on Adobe Labs
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