Installation

In order to use Tracker you must first download and install (1) Java and (2) QuickTime or (for Linux users) FFmpeg, Gimp or other video conversion utility as described below.

1. Java

- Download the most recent Java installer (version 5 or higher) from http://java.sun.com/javase/downloads/. The JRE (Java Runtime Environment) is all you need unless you're a Java developer.
- Double-click the installer and follow the instructions.

2a. QuickTime (Mac and Windows only)

- Download the most recent standalone QuickTime installer (version 7 or higher) from http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/. You do not need to purchase QuickTime Pro.
- Double-click the installer and follow the instructions. QuickTime for Java is automatically installed.

2b. FFmpeg, Gimp or other video conversion utility (Linux)

- Download FFmpeg from http://ffmpeg.mplayerhq.hu/ and/or Gimp from http://www.gimp.org/unix/.
- See Tracker on Linux for help using Tracker on Linux.

3. Tracker

- The easiest way to use Tracker is to Web Start it by clicking the link on Tracker's home page at http://www.cabrillo.edu/~dbrown/tracker/. Web Start is recommended because it is always up to date.
- I f you prefer, I f you prefer, you may download tracker.jar by clicking the link on Tracker's home page. Double-click the jar file to start Tracker. If you download, it is wise to update frequently.
- If you wish, you can download sample video experiments by clicking the link on Tracker's Home page.

Congratulations! To start using Tracker, see getting started.