What we do

tribalmedia is a small software company based in San Francisco, with satellite offices in Ontario and Germany. Our signature program, the multimedia authoring tool iShell, is the easiest way to create secure, interactive, cross-platform CD-ROMs and DVD-ROMs. iShell can also be used to create other types of multimedia applications such as kiosks, digital signage, and standalone Internet applications. iShell is sometimes compared to Macromedia Director, but iShell's intuitive framework makes it a clear choice for high-power users and newbies alike.

Who uses iShell? From seasoned multimedia professionals to graphic artists looking to expand their services, iShell is the multimedia tool of choice for developers all over the world. But see for yourself what our developers are up to by checking out our iShell Showcase. Our fastest areas of growth among new professional users are graphic artists, designers, digital photographers and video editors.

What types of projects are done for distribution? Projects created by iShell developers include: sales and business presentations, informational/catalog titles, training modules for corporations and/or educational institutions, games, learning aids, video yearbooks, recruitment presentations, and more.

Why migrate if I already use another tool? Power, time, inherent cross platform ability, stability and better technical support are the reasons people migrate to our software. Developers report creating applications with our products is three to four times faster than with other multimedia authoring tools, and if it's just an update/change to an existing project, they report being able to do that with iShell ten times faster.

Support is important to us. tribalmedia provides software as well as industry-leading technical support. iShell subscriptions include technical support direct from the iShell engineering team. If you have ever created a cross platform CD-ROM, an Internet Kiosk or a distance learning application, you know how valuable good tech support can be. If you've ever lost a client because you couldn't afford to hire that extra programmer to help you out of a jam, you will appreciate our subscription service even more. For more information, see the iShell FAQ and our Support Policy.

Why tribalmedia? We are strong believers in a community-based software model. When you get an iShell subscription, you are joining a worldwide tribe, a community that includes the iShell engineers, the authors of commercial third-party plugins for iShell, and fellow multimedia developers all around the world. Whether you're first learning the software, or trying to work out a bug at the last minute, tribe members are actively helping each other around the clock, every day of the year.

We offer developers a truly unique approach to multimedia, allowing people with no programming experience to present their media in a professional, captivating format. While some users may only use a dozen functions to create menus and navigation for projects, there is more than enough flexibility in iShell for the power user. Download iShell today and find out what everyone has been talking about.