Video Production

Holdens has been at the forefront of desktop video production since the Mac has been used in this commercial sector. We are a Media 100 approved centre and supply that provide "peace of mind"all in one solutions. Apple`s own Final Cut Pro 4 is dovetailed for both iDVD and DVD Studio Pro providing a streamlined route to DVD production. Whilst Apple`s software is simple to use, the configuration of CPU and and integration of of external hardware such as drives and DVD burners can be fraught with problems and again here at Holdens we have the expertise to get you up and running quickly. Whether you are looking for an entry level iMac and digital video camera or a full blown professional post production suite, we have the expertise not only to to supply but to support you in your video work.

Some example centres: Salford University - Final Cut Pro - Liverpool John Moores University - Media 100 - Leeds College Of Art and Design - Media100 & Final Cut Pro

Music/Audio Production

The Mac is renown for its stability and processing power. Now with desktop music production being revolutionised by `plug in`technology such as software synthesisers and samplers the permutations are endless. Here at Holdens we can supply and support the whole system whether it be a one system studio or a suite of music production machines. There`s now a plethora of MIDI and audio equipment that will take advantage of USB and FireWire both provide connectivity options so support and technical expertise is critical both in whilst making the right choice and supporting that choice.

If you are looking for a an introduction to MIDI and Hard disk recording or a fully fledged Pro Tools system, Holdens can supply and support your chosen system.This includes MIDI keyboards, PCI Audio cards, storage, external mixers and speakers.

Some example centres: Accrington and Rossendale College - Parklands High School, Chorley - Tarleton High School, Preston

Mac Support for Schools

Holdens has a long and successful track record supporting education customers. Schools now under pressure to integrate IT into the curriculum for example in Art and Design, Music and Media Studies. Holden`s long standing relationship and support of the FE and HE sector has meant that we are perfectly placed to support schools wanting to use Macs for more specialised uses such as:

Photoshop/Illustrator/Freehand based Graphic design suites Cubase/Logic based Music suites Imovie / Premiere / Final Cut Pro Media studies suites Integration with existing PC suites Portable wireless classrooms servers/security/firewalls/internet access Staff Training Network Manager Training

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MacAdmin

MacAdmin provides you with the network protection and control that eductaion site need to ensure that your system’s not only provide Login Protection of the machines and Asset management for the Macintosh Computers on your network . Provided a Printing costing and charging for any Postscript printer on your network allowing you to control who prints what and to which printer and at what cost. As Schools & Colleges are finding that they are now using more paper month on month with black & white & colour laserprinting, this cost is a great drain on limited resources. Print control gives you the power to control and turn this into a source of income to balence your paper buget. On top of this the security of the machines is assured by making application and data not available to student not visable to them when they login to the machine thus making it harder for the to damage the machines.

FirstClass

OpenText`s FirstClass Unified Communications offers your customers device-independent, barrier-free access to email, voicemail and fax. And best of all, FirstClass Unified Communications is customizable: it can be seamlessly integrated with collaboration, knowledge management and calendaring tools. OpenText`s thin-client, fat-server scalable software solutions, based on the FirstClass platform, enable teams of individuals to efficiently and cost-effectively cooperate online through self-service electronic communication and collaboration Accessible through one graphical user interface and independent of network connection path or device. Unlike other integrated collaborative environment (ICE) and unified messaging (UM) products, software based on OpenText`s FirstClass architecture leverages one collaborative digital data store to keep `in the know` through communication and collaboration. OpenText`s FirstClass Security means that where others are likely to be attacked through their Microsoft Exchange Server, hacker attacks are not able to access FirstClass and create this type of disruption leaving the System Admin Staff free to manage your systems.

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