The Application of Word Processor UI paradigms to Audio and Animation Editing

Abstract

This demonstration showcases Quixotic, an audio editor, and Quintessence, an animation editor. Both appropriate many of the interaction techniques found in word processors, and allow users to more quickly create time-variant media. Our different approach to the interface aims to make recorded speech and simple animation into media that can be efficiently used for one-to-one asynchronous communications, quick note taking and documentation, as well as for idea refinement.