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'''MacroMind''' was an [[Apple Macintosh]] software company founded in [[Chicago]] in 1984 by [[Marc Canter]], [[Jamie Fenton|Jay Fenton]] and [[Mark Stephen Pierce]]. The company's first product was SoundVision, a combined music and graphics editor. Before the release, the graphics editor was removed, and SoundVision became MusicWorks.<ref>[http://www.rit.edu/~cmj2118/imm/project2/careers.html MacroMind history] on ''Chris Jacques's introduction to multimedia''</ref> Along with other early programs, MusicWorks was originally distributed by Hayden Software.<ref>[http://www.nytimes.com/1985/02/19/science/peripherals-portable-screen-for-apple.html The New York Times, "PERIPHERALS; PORTABLE SCREEN FOR APPLE", By PETER H. LEWIS, Published: February 19, 1985]</ref>
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| fate = Merged with [[Paracomp]]
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| successors = MacroMind–Paracomp (1991)<br>[[Macromedia]] (1992-2005)<br>[[Adobe Inc.|Adobe]] (2005-present)
| founded = {{Start date and age|1984}} in [[Chicago]], Illinois, United States
| founders = [[Marc Canter]]<br>[[Jamie Fenton]]<br>Mark Stephen Pierce
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'''MacroMind''' was an [[Apple Macintosh]] software company founded in [[Chicago]] in 1984 by [[Marc Canter]], [[Jamie Fenton]] and [[Mark Stephen Pierce]]. The company's first product was SoundVision, a combined music and graphics editor. Before the release, the graphics editor was removed, and SoundVision became MusicWorks<ref>[http://www.rit.edu/~cmj2118/imm/project2/careers.html MacroMind history] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060423175257/http://www.rit.edu/~cmj2118/imm/project2/careers.html |date=2006-04-23 }} on ''Chris Jacques's introduction to multimedia''</ref> and the animation creativiy tool [[VideoWorks]] (which later became [[Adobe Director|Director]]). Along with other early programs, MusicWorks and VideoWorks were originally published and distributed by Hayden Software.<ref>[https://www.nytimes.com/1985/02/19/science/peripherals-portable-screen-for-apple.html The New York Times, "PERIPHERALS; PORTABLE SCREEN FOR APPLE", By PETER H. LEWIS, Published: February 19, 1985]</ref>


In 1988 the company moved to [[San Francisco]], and in 1991 MacroMind merged with [[Paracomp]] to become '''MacroMind-Paracomp''', then in 1992 with [[Authorware|Authorware, Inc]] forming [[Macromedia]].
In 1988 the company moved to [[San Francisco]], and in 1991 MacroMind merged with [[Paracomp]] to become '''MacroMind–Paracomp''', then in 1992 merged with [[Authorware|Authorware Inc.]], forming [[Macromedia]].


==Products==
==Products==
*MusicWorks (1984) - music composer
*MusicWorks (1984) - music composer
*[[VideoWorks]] (1985),<ref>[http://www.fentonia.com/bio/ Jamie Fenton] with screenshot of VideoWorks</ref> VideoWorks II (1987) and VideoWorks Interactive - multimedia animation software
*[[VideoWorks]] (1985),<ref>[http://www.fentonia.com/bio/ Jamie Fenton] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090307010455/http://www.fentonia.com/bio/ |date=2009-03-07 }} with screenshot of VideoWorks</ref> VideoWorks II (1987) and VideoWorks Interactive - multimedia animation software
*Art Grabber/Body Shop (1985) - [[clip art]] software
*Art Grabber/Body Shop (1985) - [[clip art]] software
*Comic Works/Graphic Works - [[Vector graphics|object based]] paint program
*Comic Works/Graphic Works - [[Vector graphics|object based]] paint program
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*[[MacroMind Director|Director]] (1987) - new name for VideoWorks II
*[[MacroMind Director|Director]] (1987) - new name for VideoWorks II
*Director 2 (1988) - VideoWorks Interactive when released as a commercial product
*Director 2 (1988) - VideoWorks Interactive when released as a commercial product
*Director 2.2 (1989)<ref>[[John Thompson (inventor)]]</ref><ref>[[Jeff Tanner (programmer)]]</ref> - Introduction of [[Lingo (programming language)]], an extensible animation scripting language
*Director 2.2 (1989 - Introduction of [[Lingo (programming language)]], an extensible animation scripting language
*Director 3 (1989),<ref>[http://listserv.uark.edu/scripts/wa.exe?A2=ind9907C&L=direct-l&F=&S=&P=7947 DIRECT-L archives -- July 1999, week 3 (#73)]</ref> and introduction of [[XObjects]]
*Director 3 (1989),<ref>[http://listserv.uark.edu/scripts/wa.exe?A2=ind9907C&L=direct-l&F=&S=&P=7947 DIRECT-L archives -- July 1999, week 3 (#73)] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070317141623/http://listserv.uark.edu/scripts/wa.exe?A2=ind9907C&L=direct-l&F=&S=&P=7947 |date=2007-03-17 }}</ref> and introduction of [[XObjects]]
*Three-D (1990)<ref>[http://www.colloq.uni-wuppertal.de/longbio/longbiogomez.htm Julian E. Gómez' resume]</ref><ref>[http://etl.uom.gr/greek/projects/multimedia/images/macrom3d.gif Screenshot of MacroMind 3D]</ref> - 3D modeling and animation software
*Three-D (1990)<ref>[http://www.colloq.uni-wuppertal.de/longbio/longbiogomez.htm Julian E. Gómez' resume] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20051201120240/http://www.colloq.uni-wuppertal.de/longbio/longbiogomez.htm |date=2005-12-01 }}</ref><ref>[http://etl.uom.gr/greek/projects/multimedia/images/macrom3d.gif Screenshot of MacroMind 3D]</ref> - 3D modeling and animation software
*MacroModel
*MacroModel
* Renderworks (1990) - rendering software for Three-D files {{Google Books|id=jVAEAAAAMBAJ|pg=PA73}}
* Fireworks (1990) - post-production software for Renderworks renderings
*[[Mouse Practice]] (1992) – a tutorial on how to use the mouse where the user controls a scuba diver
*[[Mouse Practice]] (1992) – a tutorial on how to use the mouse where the user controls a scuba diver


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==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.superhappyfunfun.com/company.html Mark Stephen Pierce's resume]
*[http://www.superhappyfunfun.com/company.html Mark Stephen Pierce's resume]
*[http://www.grenier-du-mac.net/fiches/mazewar.htm Download MazeWars+]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20030517205152/http://www.grenier-du-mac.net/fiches/mazewar.htm Download MazeWars+]
*[http://www.archive.org/details/DesktopP1986 Computer chronicles: Desktop Publishing #1 (11/2/1986)] - demo of desktop publishing software including MacroMind Comic Works
*[https://archive.org/details/DesktopP1986 Computer chronicles: Desktop Publishing #1 (11/2/1986)] - demo of desktop publishing software including MacroMind Comic Works


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Revision as of 03:29, 31 July 2023

MacroMind
IndustrySoftware
Founded1984; 40 years ago (1984) in Chicago, Illinois, United States
FoundersMarc Canter
Jamie Fenton
Mark Stephen Pierce
FateMerged with Paracomp
SuccessorsMacroMind–Paracomp (1991)
Macromedia (1992-2005)
Adobe (2005-present)
Headquarters
San Francisco, California
,
United States
ProductsSee Products

MacroMind was an Apple Macintosh software company founded in Chicago in 1984 by Marc Canter, Jamie Fenton and Mark Stephen Pierce. The company's first product was SoundVision, a combined music and graphics editor. Before the release, the graphics editor was removed, and SoundVision became MusicWorks[1] and the animation creativiy tool VideoWorks (which later became Director). Along with other early programs, MusicWorks and VideoWorks were originally published and distributed by Hayden Software.[2]

In 1988 the company moved to San Francisco, and in 1991 MacroMind merged with Paracomp to become MacroMind–Paracomp, then in 1992 merged with Authorware Inc., forming Macromedia.

Products

  • MusicWorks (1984) - music composer
  • VideoWorks (1985),[3] VideoWorks II (1987) and VideoWorks Interactive - multimedia animation software
  • Art Grabber/Body Shop (1985) - clip art software
  • Comic Works/Graphic Works - object based paint program
  • VideoWorks accelerator - animation compiler for VideoWorks files
  • MazeWars+[4] (1987) - multiplayer network game based on the classic Maze War
  • Director (1987) - new name for VideoWorks II
  • Director 2 (1988) - VideoWorks Interactive when released as a commercial product
  • Director 2.2 (1989 - Introduction of Lingo (programming language), an extensible animation scripting language
  • Director 3 (1989),[5] and introduction of XObjects
  • Three-D (1990)[6][7] - 3D modeling and animation software
  • MacroModel
  • Renderworks (1990) - rendering software for Three-D files MacroMind at Google Books
  • Fireworks (1990) - post-production software for Renderworks renderings
  • Mouse Practice (1992) – a tutorial on how to use the mouse where the user controls a scuba diver

See also

References

  1. ^ MacroMind history Archived 2006-04-23 at the Wayback Machine on Chris Jacques's introduction to multimedia
  2. ^ The New York Times, "PERIPHERALS; PORTABLE SCREEN FOR APPLE", By PETER H. LEWIS, Published: February 19, 1985
  3. ^ Jamie Fenton Archived 2009-03-07 at the Wayback Machine with screenshot of VideoWorks
  4. ^ Advertisement for MazeWars
  5. ^ DIRECT-L archives -- July 1999, week 3 (#73) Archived 2007-03-17 at the Wayback Machine
  6. ^ Julian E. Gómez' resume Archived 2005-12-01 at the Wayback Machine
  7. ^ Screenshot of MacroMind 3D

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