Macintosh iLife, The: An interactive guide to iTunes, iPhoto, iMovie, and iDVD

by Heid, Jim

• ISBN13: 9780321170118
• ISBN10: 0321170113
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback w/Disk
• Copyright: 2003-01-01
• Publisher: Peachpit Press

Summary

For most Mac users the Macintosh is far more than just a fancy typewriter or an expensive gaming console. Thanks to Apple's free creative toolsiTunes for MP3 music, iMovie for digital video, iPhoto for digital photography, and iDVD for creating DVD discsthe Mac functions as the hub of today's thoroughly modern lifestyle where music, movies, digital photos, CDs, and DVDs converge. The Macintosh Digital Hub, 2nd Edition addresses all of these concepts and more using a DVD-book format that delivers a highly interactive, engaging learning experience. The DVD contains over two hours of instructional material. Readers actually see the steps involved in making MP3 audio files, creating a movie, burning a DVD and more. When they want more technical background and tips, they can turn to the beautifully illustrated book, updated to cover iTunes 3, iDVD 2.1, and the conversion to .Mac, a fee-based Web service replacing the previously free iTools Web service. The Macintosh Digital Hub, 2nd Edition includes completely new sections covering iTunes 3's Smart Playlists, iDVD's AppleScript support, the iPod's new calendar features, and more! MP3 fans, home movie buffs, and amateur and professional photographers alike will find The Macintosh Digital Hub, 2nd Edition the interactive key to getting up and running on Apple's i-programs.

Table of Contents

About the Author
Acknowledgements
DVD Table of Contents
Read Me First: Using the Book and DVD
Personal Computers Get Personal	p. 2
A Sampling of the Possibilities	p. 4
Where the Mac Fits In	p. 6
Putting the Pieces Together	p. 8
Essential Add-Ons: Outfitting Your Mac for Digital Media	p. 10
More Accessories You Might Want	p. 14
iTunes at a Glance	p. 18
Importing Music from CDs	p. 20
Customizing Importing Settings	p. 22
A Matter of Perception: How MP3 Works	p. 24
Tags and More: MP3 Nuts and Bolts	p. 26
Sequencing Songs with Playlists	p. 28
Playlist Tips	p. 30
Smart Playlists: iTunes as DJ	p. 32
Find that Tune: Searching and Browsing	p. 34
Improving Sound Quality with the Equalizer	p. 36
Burning CDs	p. 38
Tuning In to Internet Radio	p. 40
Internet Radio: The Rest of the Story	p. 42
Analog to Digital: Converting Tapes and Albums	p. 44
iTunes Tips	p. 46
More iTunes Tips	p. 48
Adding On: Scripts and Beyond	p. 50
Books on Bytes: Listening to Audiobooks	p. 52
iPod: Music to Go	p. 54
Setting iPod Preferences	p. 56
iPod Tips	p. 58
iPod as Address Book and More	p. 60
iPod as Calendar: Using iCal	p. 62
iPhoto at a Glance	p. 66
The Essentials of Digital Imaging	p. 68
Importing Photos into iPhoto	p. 70
After the Import: Getting Organized	p. 72
Assigning and Editing Keywords	p. 74
Creating Albums	p. 76
Basic Photo Editing	p. 78
Enhancing and Retouching Photos	p. 80
Using the Edit Window	p. 82
Searching for Photos	p. 84
Sharing Photos on a HomePage	p. 86
Sharing Photos via Email	p. 88
More Internet Sharing Options	p. 90
Printing Photos and Ordering Prints	p. 92
Creating Books	p. 94
Creating Slide Shows	p. 96
More Ways to Share Photos	p. 98
Burning Photos to CDs and DVDs	p. 100
Creating and Managing Photo Libraries	p. 102
iPhoto Tips	p. 104
More iPhoto Tips	p. 106
Tips for Better Digital Photography	p. 108
iMovie at a Glance	p. 112
The Essentials of Movie Making	p. 114
Importing Video	p. 116
Working with Clips	p. 118
Timeline Techniques: Adding Clips to a Movie	p. 120
Editing Techniques and Tips	p. 122
Adding Photos to Movies	p. 124
Working with the Ken Burns Effect	p. 126
Advanced Ken Burns Techniques	p. 128
Adding Audio to Movies	p. 130
Audio Insights: Working with Sound	p. 132
More Sound Advice	p. 134
Adding Transitions	p. 136
Creating Titles	p. 138
Adding Effects	p. 140
It's a Wrap: Exporting to Tape	p. 142
Creating Chapter Markers for iDVD	p. 144
Exporting to QuickTime	p. 146
iMovie Tips	p. 148
Tips For Making Better Movies	p. 150
iDVD at a Glance	p. 154
Choosing and Customizing Themes	p. 156
Adding Movies to Your DVD	p. 158
Creating DVD Slide Shows	p. 160
Refining a Slide Show	p. 162
Customizing Your DVD's Interface	p. 164
Menu and Interface Design Tips	p. 166
Burning Your DVD	p. 168
iDVD Tips	p. 170
More iDVD Tips	p. 172
Index	p. 175
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