IPhoto 5 for Mac OS X : Visual QuickStart Guide

by Engst, Adam

• ISBN13: 9780321335388
• ISBN10: 0321335384
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-01-01
• Publisher: Peachpit Press

Summary

Popular task-based guide reveals the secrets of iPhoto 5, Apple's newly updated digital photo management software.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Getting Started	1	(10)
Hardware and Software Requirements	2	(1)
Acquiring iPhoto	3	(1)
Installing iPhoto	4	(1)
Updating iPhoto via Software Update	5	(1)
Updating from 2 or 4 to 5	6	(1)
Launching iPhoto	7	(1)
iPhoto's Modes	8	(1)
Interface Overview	9	(2)
Chapter 2: Importing and Managing Photos	11	(18)
Entering Import Mode	12	(1)
Importing from a Camera	13	(1)
Importing from a Card Reader	14	(1)
Importing from Files	15	(1)
Importing from a Kodak Photo/Picture CD	16	(1)
Importing from an iPhoto Disc	17	(1)
Importing Only Selected Photos	18	(1)
iPhoto Directory Structure	19	(1)
Deleting Photos	20	(1)
Recovering Photos	21	(1)
Creating Multiple iPhoto Library Folders	22	(1)
Switching between iPhoto Library Folders	23	(1)
Backing up Your Photos	24	(1)
Other Backup Options	25	(1)
Merging iPhoto Library Folders	26	(1)
iPhoto and Image Capture	27	(2)
Chapter 3: Organizing Photos	29	(30)
What's New in Organize Mode	30	(1)
Organize Tools Overview	31	(1)
Changing the Display Pane's Layout	32	(1)
Other Display Preferences	33	(1)
Contextual Menu Shortcuts	34	(1)
Moving Around in iPhoto	35	(1)
Editing Film Rolls	36	(1)
Creating and Modifying New Film Rolls	37	(1)
Creating and Working with Folders	38	(1)
Creating Albums	39	(1)
Creating and Editing Smart Albums	40	(1)
Smart Album Ideas	41	(1)
Duplicating Sources	42	(1)
Renaming and Rearranging Sources	43	(1)
Deleting Sources	44	(1)
Selecting Photos	45	(1)
Adding Photos to Sources	46	(1)
Removing Photos from Sources	47	(1)
Sorting Photos in Albums	48	(1)
Assigning Titles to Photos	49	(1)
Assigning Comments to Photos	50	(1)
Editing Photo Dates	51	(1)
Assigning Ratings	52	(1)
Managing Keywords	53	(1)
Assigning and Removing Keywords	54	(1)
Searching with the Keyword Pane	55	(1)
Searching with the Search Field	56	(1)
Searching with the Calendar Pane	57	(1)
Viewing Photo Information	58	(1)
Chapter 4: Editing Photos	59	(30)
Entering Edit Mode	60	(1)
Contextual Menu Shortcuts	61	(1)
Edit Tools Overview (Display Pane)	62	(1)
Edit Tools Overview (Separate Window)	63	(1)
Zooming Photos	64	(1)
Duplicating Photos	65	(1)
Rotating Photos	66	(1)
Selecting Portions of Photos	67	(1)
Specific Aspect Ratios	68	(1)
Cropping Photos	69	(1)
Enhancing Photos	70	(1)
Making Photos Black-and-White or Sepia	71	(1)
Reducing Red-Eye	72	(1)
Retouching Photos	73	(1)
Using the Adjust Panel	74	(1)
Understanding the Levels Histogram	75	(1)
Adjusting Brightness	76	(1)
Adjusting Contrast	77	(1)
Adjusting Saturation	78	(1)
Adjusting Temperature	79	(1)
Adjusting Tint	80	(1)
Adjusting Sharpness	81	(1)
Straightening Photos	82	(1)
Adjusting Exposure	83	(1)
Adjusting Black and White Points	84	(1)
Undoing Changes	85	(1)
Editing in Another Program	86	(1)
Try Graphic Converter	87	(1)
Try Photoshop Elements	88	(1)
Chapter 5: Showing Photos Onscreen	89	(28)
Types of Slideshows	90	(1)
Slideshow Tools Overview	91	(1)
Setting up Basic Slideshows	92	(1)
Assigning Music to Slideshows	93	(1)
Creating and Deleting Saved Slideshows	94	(1)
Manipulating Slideshow Photos	95	(1)
Selecting Default Settings	96	(1)
Customizing Slides	97	(1)
Editing Slide Photos	98	(1)
Configuring the Ken Burns Effect	99	(1)
Controlling Slideshows	100	(1)
Exporting Slideshows to QuickTime Movies	101	(1)
Distributing QuickTime Movies	102	(1)
Creating an iMovie Slideshow	103	(1)
Creating a DVD Slideshow with iDVD	104	(1)
iDVD Slideshow Tips	105	(1)
Setting the Desktop Picture	106	(1)
Creating a Screen Saver	107	(1)
Setting up a .Mac Account	108	(1)
Major .Mac Features	109	(1)
Publishing Photos Using HomePage	110	(1)
Managing HomePage Albums	111	(1)
Publishing .Mac Slides	112	(1)
Subscribing to .Mac Slides	113	(1)
Exporting to Web Pages	114	(1)
Web Page Export Tips	115	(2)
Chapter 6: Printing Photos	117	(16)
Printing Photos	118	(1)
Previewing Prints	119	(1)
Printing Contact Sheets	120	(1)
Printing Full-Page Photos	121	(1)
Printing Greeting Cards	122	(1)
Printing N-Up Photos	123	(1)
Printing Sampler Sheets	124	(1)
Printing Standard Prints	125	(1)
Printing Custom Layouts	126	(1)
Printing Tips	127	(1)
Setting up an Apple ID	128	(1)
Using Your Apple ID	129	(1)
Preparing to Order Prints	130	(1)
Ordering Prints	131	(2)
Chapter 7: Creating Books	133	(24)
What's New with Books	134	(1)
Book Tools Overview	135	(1)
Creating Books Overview	136	(1)
Designing Your Book	137	(1)
Designing Pages	138	(1)
Adding, Deleting, and Moving Pages	139	(1)
Arranging Photos on Pages	140	(1)
Editing Photos on Pages	141	(1)
Dealing with Warning Icons	142	(1)
Entering and Editing Text	143	(1)
Typing Text "Correctly"	144	(1)
Changing Fonts and Styles for the Book	145	(1)
Changing Fonts and Styles for Text Boxes	146	(1)
Changing Text Color	147	(1)
Checking Spelling	148	(1)
Checking Spelling As You Type	149	(1)
Printing Books on Your Own Printer	150	(1)
Ordering Books	151	(1)
About the Book Themes	152	(2)
Customizing iPhoto Books	154	(1)
Book Observations	155	(2)
Chapter 8: Sharing Photos	157	(14)
Sharing Photos via iPhoto Library Manager	158	(1)
Sharing Photos via a Shared Volume	159	(1)
Sharing Photos via iPhoto Network Sharing	160	(1)
Accessing Shared Photos	161	(1)
Exporting Files	162	(1)
Exporting Files by Dragging	163	(1)
Emailing Photos	164	(1)
Other Ways of Emailing Photos	165	(1)
Sharing Photos on Disc with iPhoto Users	166	(1)
Sharing Photos on Disc with Windows Users	167	(1)
Extending iPhoto with AppleScript	168	(1)
iPhoto AppleScript Scripts	169	(2)
Chapter 9: Troubleshooting	171	(14)
General Problems and Solutions	172	(2)
Importing Problems and Solutions	174	(2)
Editing Problems and Solutions	176	(2)
RAW File Facts	178	(1)
Slideshow Problems and Solutions	178	(1)
Printing Problems and Solutions	179	(1)
Print and Book Problems and Solutions	180	(3)
Dealing with Warning Icons	183	(1)
Help Resources	184	(1)
Appendix A: Deep Background	185	(8)
Understanding Aspect Ratios	186	(2)
Understanding Resolution	188	(2)
Understanding Color Management	190	(3)
Appendix B: Taking Better Photos	193	(12)
What Kind of Photographer Are You?	194	(1)
Choosing a Camera	195	(1)
Where to Read Camera Reviews	196	(1)
Camera Accessories	197	(1)
General Photo Tips	198	(1)
More General Photo Tips	199	(1)
Portrait Photo Tips	200	(1)
Child and Pet Photo Tips	201	(1)
Landscape Photo Tips	202	(1)
Travel Photo Tips	203	(2)
Index	205