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Review: How to Do Everything with Online Video

Review: How to Do Everything with Online Video

reviewed by Dr. Eric Flescher, Olathe, KS: (dreric1kansas@aol.com)

Authors: Andrew Shalat
website: www.osborn.com
Publisher: McGraw- Hill: Osborne
Released: 2008
Pages: 256
$ 25 USA
E15 Canada
29 UK
ISBN: 978-0-07-149643-8
Strengths: Nice index and the glossary is well done. Online downloads and more can be gleaned and used from the book’s website area. Inside the front cover shows 25 online video operations to perform in the book. Screenshots are readable and of ample size for understanding the visuals and tutorials.
Weaknesses: Black and white screenshots, photos etc are of ample size. There are a few in-depth notes pertaining to different sections but I would have liked to have seen more. If you need more in-depth information to the editor of your choice etc. , you might want to explore about book after using this one.

Novice/Intermediate

Rating: 4.5/5

Introduction

Starting, producing and posted online video is all the rage since the online Youtube made the process easier. While this online application has made the process easier, many still have questions about various parts of the process. The book “How to Do Everything with Online Video” answers many of these questions and more.

The author has written for Macworld, other magazines and has a weekly podcast and radio show. he has brought his experience and background for the writing of an easy to read but in-depth guide to online video. The white on black screenshots are integrated within the instruction. All of them are large enough to read and decipher what you need to know.

The introduction starts off the book and there are 12 solidly written chapters within the 256 pages. This chapters demonstrated how to create professionally quality looking videos, editing and preparing then for posted and sharing the videos. Shooting and editing tips , found in Chapter 1 and 2 get your started with hardware, software and assist with tips, techniques and working with video in several ways. You also learn how to embed and upload videos.

What I found new was learning about launching and using Vodcasts (Ch.3 at P. 112-121) these can be listed in iTunes and can be downloaded to a video enabled iPod(/MP3 player which in essence combines online/ off-line video creation. “Googling” your tags with Google and discover markets, are found in Chapter 4 (p.128- 132). This is well down and includes nice illustrations.

Nice techniques and tips also follow. In Chapter 6 and 7, “Tell a Story” is well done and includes best ways to tell a story, storyboarding and more. In Chapter 8 learning how to be a director of films and techniques are here and includes a “short but sweet” synopsis for using videos with the “rules of thirds” (which is normally reserved for use of photography).

Chapter 9 and 10 focuses on movie and power editing and the communication through websites, blogs, podcasts are covered. Tutorials and information for popular PC (including Adobe Premier Pro) as well as Mac editing software are also provided. These are covered in a very nice, concise and well done introductory fashion. It is up to you whether you may want to find another book related to the software editor (in this book) of your choice, to utilize and find a more in-depth series of tutorials (if you need more assistance).

What is nice is that this author has also included chapters which include ample information about Final Cut Express HD . I was impressed that the author included information about the new iMovie 08 which does a great introduction.

Finally, Chapter 12 includes some nice rules to remember, web resources, listing of sharing sites as well as more software options. There is no glossary related to terms but the index is well done.

Conclusion
This is a good book for starting your online video learning especially for novice video makers or even intermediates (especially those Mac users who want to learn about Final Cut, iMovie 8). Very solidly written and informative there is much in this book to begin your video adventures.

The author does a nice job of highlighting different PC and Mac editors and even includes the latest iMovie 08. If you don’t want to use the Adobe editor you might have to search for another one. The author also breaks up the tutorials into little numbered sections instead of long winded sets of information. These are integrated with illustrations and screenshots which makes for easy reading and browsing. The price is right, the book covers a range of topics and information. Get started with your Online endeavors. It might not help you with everything you need to know about online videos, but it is a great way to get started and progress for the foreseeable future.

The Game/Simulation of the Year is coming:Spore

Spore is almost here. I have been waiting for it

http://www.spore.com/faq.php

More tunes for iTunes and us?

Rumor has it that Apple may be finding ways to have an online store or means to get as many tunes you want for a price unlike the $1 per tune one, I and others have been used to. From Financial Times, Apple, Inc is negotiating with record labels to give iPhone and iPod customers "free" access to the whole iTunes library ifthey pay extra for the devices. Details to be laid if they deal can go through are how much Apple will pay the record labels for access.

Youtube possible options to better quality coming

Youtube works on better imaging quality. There may be an options to see in better quality or lesser quality. Read more
http://blog.washingtonpost.com/posttech/2008/03/youtube_works_on_higher_qualti.html?nav=rss_blog

Raiders of the Lost MacIntosh

Raiders of the Lost MacIntosh by Dr. Eric Flescher, Olathe, KS(dreric1kansas@aol.com)

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Luca
License: FreeCategory:Business accounting
Full accounting software and has everything you need.
cutedgesystems/software/luca/

Timelog
License: Free
Category:Utilities
Keep track of meetings, projects, acitivities and whatever your heart desires.
www.medianaatellier.com

Check Off
License: Free to try. $25 to buy
Category:Utilities
To do list which can sit on your menubar.
www.checkoffapps.com

CleanApp 2.3.1
License: Free to try; $10.00 to buy
Category: Utilities
info Mac OS X is lacking ability to uninstall applications and all their associated files easily. Use this handy utility, simply drag and drop the app to the interface for a complete uninstall.
http://www.download.com/CleanApp/3000-2263_4-10712351.html?tag=nl.e414

Intaglio 2.9.5a
License: Free to try; $89.00 to buy
Category: Graphing and Modeling
info: Modeled after traditional Mac drawing programs, Intaglio offers simple and adaptable design with easy-to-use toolbars and palettes. Several new features in this version add effects and presentation tools to improve your graphics projects.
http://www.download.com/Intaglio/3000-2187_4-10214945.html

'Nanny Mania' (Mac) 1.0
License: Free to try; $19.95 to buy
Category: Arcade and Games
Info: Experience the day-to-day life of a nanny cleaning up after a family. Race from room to room as you do loads of laundry and chase the toddler around the house to keep him out of trouble.
www.download.com/Nanny-Mania-Mac-/-/3000-2278_4-10708

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MacBook Air grounded because of ....

Very interesting news article about travel and the newest macbook.

MacBook Air grounded because of ....

http://www.michaelnygard.com/blog/2008/03/steve_jobs_made_me_miss_my_fli.html

Business backed iPhone with $100 million

$100 Million for iPhone software applications has been announced by
cellular-news.com — Venture Capital fund, Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers (KPCB) developed to target the Apple iPhone and iPod touch platform.

http://www.cellular-news.com/story/29819.php

iPhone: New email feature, games, developer software

Apple's Jobs Adds Business E-Mail Features to IPhone (Update5)
Bloomberg - USA
Apple's development kit was originally due to be released last month. The iPhone is built on the same operating system software used by the Mac. ...

New business options with email features and more will target business users. Research In Motion the Canadian company uses a security system which in effect has the whole system go down if something in the chain goes wrong (this happened last week).
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601103&sid=a1bInJNxFFA8&refer=news

Meanwhile Apple stock went down to $3.56, or 2.9 percent, to $120.93 . The shares have fallen 39 percent this year because of a possibility of an economic slump in the U.S. may have consumers curb spending and purchasing..

Games, new developer software are coming to the beautiful iPhone.
Peer Review: iPhone's new software development kit brings tears of ...
DVICE - USA

http://dvice.com/archives/2008/03/peer_review_iph.php

CNET has a nice forum area for mac users

Click this link and find out about what other mac users are saying about applications, software and more

http://forums.cnet.com/?tag=dir.forum

Apple is #1

Maybe Apple does not have the billions Microsoft and Bill Gates and company have but Apple is #1 in being most admired. Read more
Apple
http://jobs.aol.com/article/_a/top-20-most-admired-companies/20080303102109990001
Top 20 rank: 1
Rank in Computers: 1

White paper on the anatomy of malware, virus, worm, and Trojan threats to Mac OS X

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

White paper on the anatomy of malware, virus, worm, and Trojan threats to Mac OS X

Union City, CA -- March 5, 2008 - MacForensicsLab.com, a website dedicated to information and tools for the law enforcement community, have announced the publication of their white paper on Malware technologies on the Apple Mac OS X platform. The paper details the history, present, and future of virus and malware technologies with a specific focus on how these things affect Mac OS X users.

"Our aim is to promote learned discussion on weaknesses within the Apple Mac OS X operating system and how they can be exploited by malicious programs. We also want to expand discussion on what users and vendors can do to protect our systems." said a MacForensicsLab.com representative.

The white paper can be viewed as a webpage in the white paper section of the MacForensicsLab.com website at:

http://www.macforensicslab.com/ProductsAndServices/index.php?main_page=document_general_info&cPath=11&products_id=174

Readers are also invited to visit the homepage at http://www.MacForensicsLab.com and to follow the link to the white papers area.

About MacForensicsLab.com

MacForensicsLab is the only cross platform solution for digital forensics specialists. The website is intended as a resource to academic, corporate, and law enforcement professionals involved in eDiscovery and computer forensics.

For more information contact info@subrosasoft.com or http://www.MacForensicsLab.com

White paper on the anatomy of malware, virus, worm, and Trojan threats to Mac OS X

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

White paper on the anatomy of malware, virus, worm, and Trojan threats to Mac OS X

Union City, CA -- March 5, 2008 - MacForensicsLab.com, a website dedicated to information and tools for the law enforcement community, have announced the publication of their white paper on Malware technologies on the Apple Mac OS X platform. The paper details the history, present, and future of virus and malware technologies with a specific focus on how these things affect Mac OS X users.

"Our aim is to promote learned discussion on weaknesses within the Apple Mac OS X operating system and how they can be exploited by malicious programs. We also want to expand discussion on what users and vendors can do to protect our systems." said a MacForensicsLab.com representative.

The white paper can be viewed as a webpage in the white paper section of the MacForensicsLab.com website at:

http://www.macforensicslab.com/ProductsAndServices/index.php?main_page=document_general_info&cPath=11&products_id=174

Readers are also invited to visit the homepage at http://www.MacForensicsLab.com and to follow the link to the white papers area.

About MacForensicsLab.com

MacForensicsLab is the only cross platform solution for digital forensics specialists. The website is intended as a resource to academic, corporate, and law enforcement professionals involved in eDiscovery and computer forensics.

For more information contact info@subrosasoft.com or http://www.MacForensicsLab.com

You don't have to install all of OSX to fix an application in OSX

You don't have to install all of OSX to fix an application in OSX. This tip and others ones are on Macworld website (see below).

This information "Reinstalling OS X applications" and more at this webpage

http://www.macworld.com/weblogs/mac911.html?lsrc=mwweek

Dr. Eric Flescher, Olathe, KS(dreric1kansas@aol.com): DrEric1MacNews/Macsightings Blog : http://dreric1macnewsmacsightings.blogspot.com/ : editor MacsU.N.I.T.E. ( MacIntosh Users Network for Integrating Technology into Education):(Subscribe send email to :macsunitsubscribe@egroups.com)
Staff Writer at macCompanion Magazine (http://www.maccompanion.com/); moderator
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Steve Wozniak Apple Co-Founder to Open Radio Ink Convergence ...

Apple Co-Founder Steve Wozniak to Open Radio Ink Convergence ...
PR Web (press release) - Ferndale,WA,USA
... the computing industry and changed the world with his design of Apple's first line of products the Apple I and II and influenced the popular Macintosh. ...
Woz have a chat with Radio Ink's Eric Rhoads and share the story about how he and Jobs created Apple Computer, how Apple continually thinks out of the box to create innovation, and what predictions for the future of media and technology

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/03/prweb735084.htm