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Broadcasting Student Computer Requirements

MacBook Pro Recommendations

  • Low-Range*
    (Note: The 13” MacBook Pro systems are capable of running all of the software required, but due to the number of windows open using the video editing software, you may find the 13” screen limiting.)
    • 13.3-inch, 2.3GHz (MC700LL/A - $1099 at WIU Computer Store)
      • Intel Core i5 Dual Core
      • 4GB memory
      • 320GB hard drive
    • 13.3-inch, 2.7GHz (MC724LL/A - $1399 at WIU Computer Store)
      • Intel Core i7 Dual Core
      • 4GB memory
      • 500GB hard drive
  • Mid-Range image of MacBook Pro
    • 15.4-inch, 2.0GHz (MC721LL/A - $1699 at WIU Computer Store)
      • Intel Core i7 Quad Core
      • 4GB memory
      • 500GB hard drive
  • High-Range
    • 15.4-inch, 2.2GHz (MC723LL/A - $1999 at WIU Computer Store)
      • Intel Core i7 Quad Core
      • 4GB memory
      • 750GB hard drive
    • 17-inch, 2.2GHz (MC725LL/A - $2299 at WIU Computer Store)
      • Intel Core i7 Quad Core
      • 4GB memory
      • 750GB hard drive

External Hard Drive

  • 500GB minimum storage capacity
  • USB 2.0

Software Recommendations (Check out the uTech Computer Store and/or Journey Ed for best pricing)

  • Apple Final Cut Pro XFinal Cut Pro X image
    • Rebuilt from the ground up to meet the needs of today’s creative editors. Rebuilt from the ground up to meet the needs of today’s creative editors, Final Cut Pro breaks free from the restrictions of old-fashioned timeline tracks. A new, dynamic editing interface lets you experiment freely while working with extraordinary speed and precision.
  • Apple Motion 5Motion 5 image
    • A new interface designed especially for editors. Smart templates for making changes on the fly during editing. And easy-to-use motion graphics tools for creating eye-catching titles, transitions, and effects. Motion is the perfect companion to Final Cut Pro X.
  • Adobe Audition CS5.5 for MacAdobe Audition CS5 image
    • Recording, mixing, editing, and mastering — Adobe Audition is the all-in-one toolset for professional audio production. Use Adobe Audition to create your own music, record and mix a project, produce a radio spot, clean up audio for a movie. and compile and edit a soundtrack
  • Microsoft Office Suite 2011 for MacMS Office 2011 Mac image
    • The Office Suite is the essential software suite for homes and small businesses that enables you to quickly and easily create great-looking documents, spreadsheets, and presentations.

 

Visit the Broadcasting Department (www.wiu.edu/broadcasting) for more information.