Aviary combines a number of different software editors, which are listed below. Each of the editors open in a browser window and can be used independently or in conjuction with each other. These editors can be used individually or used in combination.
- Phoenix – is an image editor for simple retouching of images or for more complex effects.
- Toucan – is a colour editor to inject colour into your creative process.
- Myna – is a audio editor for remixing tracks and audio clips.
- Roc – is a music creator to simulate dozens of musical instruments including piano, guitars and drums.
- Peacock – is an effects editor which works entirely in the web browser.
- Raven – is a vector editor appropriate for logos or tee shirt designs.
- Falcon and Talon – is a capturing and editing tool which allows you to quickly capture images and web pages from your browser and crop, resize or mark them up.
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FAQ cover questions such as file management, permissions and account management. |
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Tutorials are available for users to get hints and tips on the different editing software. |
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Challenges exist within the forum to spark the imagination – CAUTION teachers should look carefully at the challenge and perhaps present it to the students away from the forum itself as some challenges can be questionable in context. |
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The Forum is tagged in the right hand toolbar for content on different applications, for example Discuss Myna http://www.aviary.com/forum?fid=118 |
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Avairy Blog keeps users up to date with ideas and challenges, news and tips. |
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Further support for users is available through the user wikis: |
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| 5+ with teacher/ parental support. |
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Linux |
web-based application. |
Mac |
Mac OS X v10.4.11 or 10.5 |
PC |
Windows XP Home, Professional, or Tablet PC Edition or Windows Vista® Home |
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