Photoshop CS2 Workflow: The Digital Photographer's Guide
By Tim Grey
$39.99
pages 352
© 2007
ISBN: 978-0-470-11941-4
Sybex
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Strengths: Includes information on raw format images. An in-depth highlight of curves with the applications, which is a very difficult topic, is applied in an excellent fashion in this book. Information regarding adjustment layers well done.
Weaknesses: Too much verbiage.There is a need for more arrows and pointers to integrate the information laid out in the screenshots and applied to the text and tutorials.
Rating: 4/5
*
Reviewed by Dr. Eric Flescher, Olathe, KS (dreric1kansas@aol.com):
“Workflow” is the latest “buzzword” regarding digital imagery. The word relates to the whole process of taking your images from the beginning to end and all the processes, tasks and management issues that are needed, for making your finished images even better. Photoshop CS3 Workflow: The Digital Photographer's Guide, is the next version of a popular book that takes your through the steps of workflow evolution.
The author, Tim Grey, is a renown Photoshop and digital photographer . He is Microsoft’s Chief ambassador to professional photographers and presents workshops on digital imaging. He is the author of another book Color Confidence. This book is the latest version of this book. I wanted to see whether this book has been updated compared to the previous version which I reviewed.
Within the book, there are many brilliant photographs to illustrate the points the author is trying to show you. Notes are also “peppered” throughout the fourteen chapters. Additional ideas related to the techniques are highlighte. I found these insightful and tied in well with the tutorial type information for the most part. Many screenshots, help illustrate the learning process but I wish some of them were larger. I would have liked to have seen more icons (like more red circles or pointers) that could have served to highlight and focus what the author talking about in the text.
Part 1, points to “getting started” and takes you from the beginning. Chapter 1 talks about workflow foundations. The main focus is the final results you want for your images. Chapter 2, “ downloading and sorting, uses the browser Adobe bridge. On page 28, the “palette set up” is very well written in explaining and using palettes. The tool and palette shortcuts (page 34) are also well done and useful. Chapter 3, “ raw conversion” is well explained in terms of the reasons for using RAW images instead of JPEG or other types of images.
Part 2, works on the basic adjustments that are needed. In Chapter 4, “Basic adjustments” details how to use basic tools as, rotate and crop, using crop tool, using aspect ratio.
Chapter 5 “Basic tone and color “ specifically targets evaluating channels. This written introduction into channels is done very well. In fact, this is some of the best information on the topic that I have seen. The screenshots and the shots of the application windows (example, Curve, levels, etc.) helping with the understanding. However only in a few places (for example in p.101) were additional pointers or guides used in the windows (for example: red enumerated small circles or additional ways) to verify even more explicitly what the author is speaking about. This chapter (p. 110) has a real nice listing of five benefits of adjustment layers but I would have liked to have seen this information earlier in the chapter and focusing specifically on the benefits through the tutorials and screenshots. Levels and problems signs followed with clipping, gaps and posterization with levels adjustment p. 110-113) but I did not feel that the information was cohesive enough. Color balance (p. 108) and (p. 112) basic saturation have well done instructions.
Notes in Chapter 6 are very helpful. Here in Chapter 6, “ Image cleanup” has information concerning healing brush, cloning stamp (copying parts of the text to others to clean up smudges by copying from one part of the image into another – for example sky color).
Now Advanced adjustments come into play on Part 3. Chapter 7, “Advanced tonal adjustments,” covers working with image tones. Shadow highlights (page 138) is an interesting section and nicely done. Curves information and adjusting these (p.143) I fell are the most difficult to understand and master. The author does an exceptional job in explaining this topic done and is some of the best I have ever seen. Ways to use anchor points are excellently written. The curves table (p.159 and throughout this chapter visually nicely done.
Chapter 8 has advanced color adjustments information which includes hue / saturation, color casting and more. Chapter 9 works with the selection tools is not one of the best chapters. There should have been more visuals, many of the screen shots should have been bigger. I wish there was more to show and display how the selection actually work instead of all the verbiage.
Chapter 10. targeting adjustments layered masks I have been a difficult one to accurately portray and teach in many books. Once again there are too many words, not enough visuals and some parts are plain confusing to understand. Chapter 11, creative adjustments talks about filters. The screenshots are small and there aren’t arrows, pointers or circles. Steps to take are created in paragraph form and it “hurts “ when trying to figure out the processes.
Part 4 finishing the workflow (Chapter 12) finishes with saving files while workflow automation (Chapter 13) follow and finally there is (Chapter 14) teaches some of the output processing.
The Appendix has a sample workflow checklist which makes sense. I like that the chapters for target objectives are included here (but I would have been even better if the pages were listed). Finally the index is well done.
Conclusions
Overall the author portrays the PhotoShop tutorials for use of digital photography. The notes throughout the chapter help break up the use of the text but its not enough. There is just too many “words” in the explanation process.
I would have liked to have seen more arrows or pointer to the parts of the histogram that the instructions “talk about.” Sometimes the terms (like posterization on p. 103) are inserted at the end of a paragraph and should have been integrated better instead of making me feel like some of the information is included at the end or the last second.
I “wrestled” with this review. While there is a lot that “hits the mark” in terms of understanding, I feel that style and way much of the instructions are written get in the way of learning. The text feels “too much like a seminar workshop” which the author is noted for. Lectures go too fast at times. Sometimes there is a need for visual pointers for additional guidance so one does not “get lost”. Sometimes with seminars, I say to myself “ stop, hold-it, backup”. The seminar has moved ahead and I am stuck or still digesting what is said. Added visual pointers can help slow down the written workflow when one needs to, to regroup and then forge onward.
But fortunately this is a book and you can go back and try to make sense of the process if you are listening to a presentation/ workshop. I thought about the final “grade” for evaluating this review. Overall this book is solid but it has a lot of gaps mainly because of the multitude of text and not enough visuals. The tutorials are too long and should have been broken up. At times I found it difficult to figure things what the author was trying to “say”. I have seen tutorials in other books. I just did not “get what the author was saying” part of the time. Part of the problem is “too much text”.
I was looking for something a little different to find out more about using Photoshop skills to supplement what I already knew and in some ways I found it in some of the chapters. But much of this book and the way it reads does not suit my “learning style”. For my tastes, I will have to look to my other resources to advance my workflow knowledge. But other Photoshop ( intermediate and advanced) users who want to improve their image production and work on their workflow, may find the book to their liking.
Friday, May 23, 2008
Monday, May 19, 2008
IMOVIE 08 & IDVD missing review
IMOVIE 08 & IDVD missing review
IMOVIE 08 & IDVD
reviewed by Dr. Eric Flescher, Olathe, KS: (dreric1kansas@aol.com)
Author: David Pogue
Released: 2007
Pages: 448
$ 40 USA
$ 48 and
ISBN: -10-:596-51619-3
ISBN: -978-90596-51619-2
Strengths: There is no CD with the book but at the website you can find additional information that can be found and utilized. The index is well done. The book includes colorful screenshots which are very readable. Helpful hints and techniques
Weaknesses: Most of the information is in regarding iMovie. Troubleshooting ideas for using iDVD are missing for the most part. These are relegated to looking into 4 areas which include discussion groups, lists, official iMovie area and Official in regard to iDVD troubleshooting. I know there is more that could have been said.
Novice/Intermediate/Advanced
Rating: 4.5/5
Introduction
No doubt about it. Since I created videos with iMovie and iDvd for my private use as well as a for business. But I have not been real happy with iDVD. I have found iMovie and iDvd 6 a mixed blessing and lacking in several ways. In many regards, I think that the radical shift to Imovie 8 from iMovie 6 is due to that many Mac users have had problems with various parts of iMovie and iDvd or both. I know this is the case for me as I have had continual problems with iDVD. And I have not been able to correct them while PC users are humming along creating their DVDs. Maybe Apple heard about this from others as well or possibly was thinking that the two products were getting too close and taking away sales from Final Cut Pro or Express. In any case, I was hoping that the author could shed some light on using these two Imovie versions to a better extent and why.
This book series is written by David Pogue, the New York Times Technology columnist. He continues to be the author at the helm of this series of books called “The Missing Manual”. These series of books are self help guidebooks for learning and using software and hardware that go beyond the meager original documentation /manuals. I like some of the series of these themed books. So I thought it would be interesting to review IMOVIE 08 & IDVD missing review for several reasons.
This thick book has 448 pages and not filled with “fluff” but has page by page insights that will help you along way with iMovie and iDvd.It is divided into 5 parts spanning 21 chapters. There is a good appendix with 4 sections (iMovie 08 menus, troubleshooting, master keyboard shortcuts listing and visual cheat sheet. There is a short hand system of arrows that replaces the use of “much more text information” that guides you through the learning process and where to use the applications. Other visual aids are in color, the screenshots are of a good size and readable. Throughout the book, there are helpful tips, help boxes, notes and more. Throughout the book, there are helpful ideas in the way of tips, (up to speed, FAQ -frequently asked questions, Poweruser information, Clinic, tips , notes gem in rough hidden techniques). This is a nice way of targeting specifically helpful information without having to wade through the text (which is well written, authoritative and insightful).
Additional highlight included the following. Chapter 1, tips on recording time (p. 25) was nicely done; chapte 2 framing and rules of 3rd is something I know of with photography but this is one of the only times I have seen it spoken and used in terms of videorecording. There are 22 different ways to use weddings was very interesting. Chapte 4 is packed with various iMovei strategies using digita 8 and recording dv, importing older imovie has some good ideas ( also practical information about the cables and webcam to firewire information). Chapte 5 (p.113) includes all videoscodes and recording onto DVD. Chapte 6, includes copying, posting and deleting most wil already know but Chapte 7 Favorites, Chapte 8 transitions and Chapte 9 histograms are done very well. Interesting tips in Chapter 10 title and credits how to Chapter 11 narrative and can isntall news and effects.
Chapter 12 has photo browser tips, and great tips concerning photo browsing, fimstrips, using fade to black and therer are some nice specific hints that I would like to use. The section on power editing and power up editing is excellent. Chapter 13 moving from v8 to v6 or vica versa is is well done and helpful to many videographers who read the book. Chapte 14 has an interesting section with ideas on expert ipod, iphone, apple tv use. Chapte 16 covers iMovie to Quicktime (o.285) while Quicktim while Chapter 17 QuickTime information about using the Quicktime player.
Finally there is more about dvd use and burning in Chapter 18. Dvd has the information for two ways to burn your DVDs (OneStep or Magic iDVD). These two different methods and techniques are included in step-by-step fashion. Chapte19 make up slide show while Chapte20 talks about the using of themes. Should you want to work with scripting, Chapter 21 is for you.
Conclusions
The frank discussion about iMovie O8 “hits you in your face”. You know that this is a radical new “upgrade” in many ways but why this was done is really a mystery. You will have to make up your mind whether to use either iMovie version or like many , both. Solid, informative and packed with techniques, hints and ideas, this book is a great resource despite the new versions.
The Missing Manual is for those trying to make sense of this new shift and in that way this book has hit the mark. The screenshots, visuals and tips, techniques and other notes are well done and insightful. There is a six page section on working with iMovie 6 and iMovie 8 and while it is okay, I think it should have involved more troubleshooting information especially on the pros and cons and on transfering to iMovie 8. I would have liked to have seen a listing, when not to use iMovie 8 in plain language. Overall I think this book at well done but the proof in the pudding will be whether iDVD and iMovie work better for me and others. To get there you have to try and try again. This book may help you solve some of the short comings now and in the future for iMovie and/or iDvd. If IMOVIE 08 & IDVD Missing Manual can’t help, it might be time to switch to another video editor and DVD burner. Time to read the book, try out the new version and see if you want to try it , use both or use the older versions.
IMOVIE 08 & IDVD
reviewed by Dr. Eric Flescher, Olathe, KS: (dreric1kansas@aol.com)
Author: David Pogue
Released: 2007
Pages: 448
$ 40 USA
$ 48 and
ISBN: -10-:596-51619-3
ISBN: -978-90596-51619-2
Strengths: There is no CD with the book but at the website you can find additional information that can be found and utilized. The index is well done. The book includes colorful screenshots which are very readable. Helpful hints and techniques
Weaknesses: Most of the information is in regarding iMovie. Troubleshooting ideas for using iDVD are missing for the most part. These are relegated to looking into 4 areas which include discussion groups, lists, official iMovie area and Official in regard to iDVD troubleshooting. I know there is more that could have been said.
Novice/Intermediate/Advanced
Rating: 4.5/5
Introduction
No doubt about it. Since I created videos with iMovie and iDvd for my private use as well as a for business. But I have not been real happy with iDVD. I have found iMovie and iDvd 6 a mixed blessing and lacking in several ways. In many regards, I think that the radical shift to Imovie 8 from iMovie 6 is due to that many Mac users have had problems with various parts of iMovie and iDvd or both. I know this is the case for me as I have had continual problems with iDVD. And I have not been able to correct them while PC users are humming along creating their DVDs. Maybe Apple heard about this from others as well or possibly was thinking that the two products were getting too close and taking away sales from Final Cut Pro or Express. In any case, I was hoping that the author could shed some light on using these two Imovie versions to a better extent and why.
This book series is written by David Pogue, the New York Times Technology columnist. He continues to be the author at the helm of this series of books called “The Missing Manual”. These series of books are self help guidebooks for learning and using software and hardware that go beyond the meager original documentation /manuals. I like some of the series of these themed books. So I thought it would be interesting to review IMOVIE 08 & IDVD missing review for several reasons.
This thick book has 448 pages and not filled with “fluff” but has page by page insights that will help you along way with iMovie and iDvd.It is divided into 5 parts spanning 21 chapters. There is a good appendix with 4 sections (iMovie 08 menus, troubleshooting, master keyboard shortcuts listing and visual cheat sheet. There is a short hand system of arrows that replaces the use of “much more text information” that guides you through the learning process and where to use the applications. Other visual aids are in color, the screenshots are of a good size and readable. Throughout the book, there are helpful tips, help boxes, notes and more. Throughout the book, there are helpful ideas in the way of tips, (up to speed, FAQ -frequently asked questions, Poweruser information, Clinic, tips , notes gem in rough hidden techniques). This is a nice way of targeting specifically helpful information without having to wade through the text (which is well written, authoritative and insightful).
Additional highlight included the following. Chapter 1, tips on recording time (p. 25) was nicely done; chapte 2 framing and rules of 3rd is something I know of with photography but this is one of the only times I have seen it spoken and used in terms of videorecording. There are 22 different ways to use weddings was very interesting. Chapte 4 is packed with various iMovei strategies using digita 8 and recording dv, importing older imovie has some good ideas ( also practical information about the cables and webcam to firewire information). Chapte 5 (p.113) includes all videoscodes and recording onto DVD. Chapte 6, includes copying, posting and deleting most wil already know but Chapte 7 Favorites, Chapte 8 transitions and Chapte 9 histograms are done very well. Interesting tips in Chapter 10 title and credits how to Chapter 11 narrative and can isntall news and effects.
Chapter 12 has photo browser tips, and great tips concerning photo browsing, fimstrips, using fade to black and therer are some nice specific hints that I would like to use. The section on power editing and power up editing is excellent. Chapter 13 moving from v8 to v6 or vica versa is is well done and helpful to many videographers who read the book. Chapte 14 has an interesting section with ideas on expert ipod, iphone, apple tv use. Chapte 16 covers iMovie to Quicktime (o.285) while Quicktim while Chapter 17 QuickTime information about using the Quicktime player.
Finally there is more about dvd use and burning in Chapter 18. Dvd has the information for two ways to burn your DVDs (OneStep or Magic iDVD). These two different methods and techniques are included in step-by-step fashion. Chapte19 make up slide show while Chapte20 talks about the using of themes. Should you want to work with scripting, Chapter 21 is for you.
Conclusions
The frank discussion about iMovie O8 “hits you in your face”. You know that this is a radical new “upgrade” in many ways but why this was done is really a mystery. You will have to make up your mind whether to use either iMovie version or like many , both. Solid, informative and packed with techniques, hints and ideas, this book is a great resource despite the new versions.
The Missing Manual is for those trying to make sense of this new shift and in that way this book has hit the mark. The screenshots, visuals and tips, techniques and other notes are well done and insightful. There is a six page section on working with iMovie 6 and iMovie 8 and while it is okay, I think it should have involved more troubleshooting information especially on the pros and cons and on transfering to iMovie 8. I would have liked to have seen a listing, when not to use iMovie 8 in plain language. Overall I think this book at well done but the proof in the pudding will be whether iDVD and iMovie work better for me and others. To get there you have to try and try again. This book may help you solve some of the short comings now and in the future for iMovie and/or iDvd. If IMOVIE 08 & IDVD Missing Manual can’t help, it might be time to switch to another video editor and DVD burner. Time to read the book, try out the new version and see if you want to try it , use both or use the older versions.
Saturday, May 17, 2008
Raiders of the Lost Macintosh June2008
Raiders of the Lost Macintosh June2008: Best free downloads, shareware and demos
by Dr. Eric Flescher
Here are some of the best free, shareware and demo applications out there that I have found. Try some of these out. You will be amazed what some mac authors have created and designed.
filezilla free
required 10.5 or higher
http://fileforum.betanews.com/detail/FileZilla_v3_for_Mac_OS_X/1034751598/3
OneButton FTP
You will need a Mac running OS X 10.4 or later (including OS X 10.5 Leopard) to use OneButton FTP.
(free, fast, flesible, use of drag and drop and extremly easy to use)
http://onebutton.org/
Free wifi spots
If you need to access wifi spots on the go while working with your PC or Mac, using any operating system, you can find one here at this website.
http://www.wififreespot.com
OSX 10.4 build in RSS Visualizer screen saver
Pick your favorite news feed (like BBC , CNN or ?). When screensaver comes on , you'll can then see the deadlines on your topical areas of choice
Alloc software free Fade text
Displays any text you enter into its configureation box area- like a sign to post on your laptop (why waste electricity though- put up a piece paper?_
www.alocsoft.com
Free Weather Channel free screen saver
Shows current temperature and conditions in you regional area
macworld.com/2490
Apple Weather Widget
OX 10.4 free (need 800 mgz or faster running OSX 10.3 or greater
Display the current weather. To keep on constantly (or once in awhile with F12,) launch Terminal from administrator's account and type defaults write com.apple.Dashboard devmode YES). Quit Terminal and the press F12 to bring up Widget. Force to remain open click and hold F12 or restart Dashboard by logging out.
AWS WeatherBug
Also has wind speed, directio, 3 day forecast , weather radar for your area, and access to live Web cams.
www.weatherbug.com
Menu Butler
MacMage’s free Menu Butler widget displays all your available Menu Extrasin a palette in the Dashboard area. Click on a widget, and it appears in your menu bare area
macmage.com
Handbrake
or instant Handbrake
free
Converts commercial DVDs to a format that is playable on a Mac, iPod, or Sony PSP.
macworld/com/2468
by Dr. Eric Flescher
Here are some of the best free, shareware and demo applications out there that I have found. Try some of these out. You will be amazed what some mac authors have created and designed.
filezilla free
required 10.5 or higher
http://fileforum.betanews.com/detail/FileZilla_v3_for_Mac_OS_X/1034751598/3
OneButton FTP
You will need a Mac running OS X 10.4 or later (including OS X 10.5 Leopard) to use OneButton FTP.
(free, fast, flesible, use of drag and drop and extremly easy to use)
http://onebutton.org/
Free wifi spots
If you need to access wifi spots on the go while working with your PC or Mac, using any operating system, you can find one here at this website.
http://www.wififreespot.com
OSX 10.4 build in RSS Visualizer screen saver
Pick your favorite news feed (like BBC , CNN or ?). When screensaver comes on , you'll can then see the deadlines on your topical areas of choice
Alloc software free Fade text
Displays any text you enter into its configureation box area- like a sign to post on your laptop (why waste electricity though- put up a piece paper?_
www.alocsoft.com
Free Weather Channel free screen saver
Shows current temperature and conditions in you regional area
macworld.com/2490
Apple Weather Widget
OX 10.4 free (need 800 mgz or faster running OSX 10.3 or greater
Display the current weather. To keep on constantly (or once in awhile with F12,) launch Terminal from administrator's account and type defaults write com.apple.Dashboard devmode YES). Quit Terminal and the press F12 to bring up Widget. Force to remain open click and hold F12 or restart Dashboard by logging out.
AWS WeatherBug
Also has wind speed, directio, 3 day forecast , weather radar for your area, and access to live Web cams.
www.weatherbug.com
Menu Butler
MacMage’s free Menu Butler widget displays all your available Menu Extrasin a palette in the Dashboard area. Click on a widget, and it appears in your menu bare area
macmage.com
Handbrake
or instant Handbrake
free
Converts commercial DVDs to a format that is playable on a Mac, iPod, or Sony PSP.
macworld/com/2468
Sunday, April 27, 2008
iPhone in the news
IPhone Popularity Spurs Blackberry Sales
http://www.wjla.com/news/stories/0408/508497.html
Plusmo launches iPhone NFL, NCAA widgets
http://www.901am.com/2007/plusmo-introduces-iphone-nfl-ncaa-widgets.html
Staff reporter ejected from NCAA baseball game for “live blogging”
http://michael.biven.org/2007/06/12/staff-reporter-ejected-from-ncaa-baseball-game-for-live-blogging/
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)
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http://www.wjla.com/news/stories/0408/508497.html
Plusmo launches iPhone NFL, NCAA widgets
http://www.901am.com/2007/plusmo-introduces-iphone-nfl-ncaa-widgets.html
Staff reporter ejected from NCAA baseball game for “live blogging”
http://michael.biven.org/2007/06/12/staff-reporter-ejected-from-ncaa-baseball-game-for-live-blogging/
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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Sunday, April 20, 2008
Online Video book can teach you a lot
How to Do Everything with Online Video (How to Do Everything) by Andrew Shalat
reviewed by Dr. Eric Flescher, Olathe, KS: (dreric1kansas@aol.com)
Author: Andrew Shalat
published: 2008
Publisher: Publisher: McGraw-Hill Osborne Media; 1 edition
Released:(November 19, 2007)
Pages: 270
$30 USA
$39 Canada
15 E UK
ISBN-10: 0071496432
ISBN-13: 978-0071496438
Strengths: The book is very readable but are a little lackluster in terms of visuals. Book simplifies tutorials but included in-depth information. This book has a nice objective oriented listing in the inside cover of the front cover page as well as a nice website resources listing on the inside of the back cover. The Chapters are well thought out and and have easy to read numbered tutorials. Good solid information for both Macintosh and PC/Windows users was well done. The index is well written. A nicely written resources listing and more are included on the inside back page.
Weaknesses: The book has only black/white text which makes the chapters a little drab. There a few screenshots and they don't have screen pointers or anything else within these to explain how to use hardware or software. The weaknesses are mainly cosmetic in terms of the sequencing of the chapters depending upon whether you are novice, intermediate or advanced user.
Rating: 5/5
Introduction
A book that shows you how to shoot professional-quality videos has to demonstrate how to edit files, prepare clips for posting online, and then provide solid information about sharing video projects via blogs, websites, and podcasts. If you are looking for a book to meet these needs, then the book How to Do Everything with Online Video is a nice one to buy.
The author, Andrew Shalat is a designer, writer, author, and is the coauthor of CNET Do-It-Yourself Mac Projects.
Hands-on tutorials for the easiest and best video editing software for use on PCs and Macs are included.
This 270 page book has 12 chapters, a nice index but no glossary of terms, which would have been nice. The inside front cover has a real nice listing of 25 objectives that tell how the book can help you and what you can learn. These 12 chapters are packed with useful information. These include starting off with ; Shooting videos; editing your video; uploading your videos (including using YouTube, embedding websites, myspace, your own web pages and launching Vodcasts with iTunes); understanding and working with “tags” and using them with Google (another great part was emailing your tags through network sites) ; film school in a book; telling a story; storyboarding (very well thought out) ; information concerning directing your video; basic editing with either Adobe Premier Pro, Final Cut Express HD and/or iMovie O8 and finishing your video had good solid information.
While I have dabbled with YouTube, the book let me know more of my potential.
What I particularly liked is his information about adding audio tracks, nice converting and embedding a video to a flash video ( including some interesting codes to use), extending my utilization of tags with Google and more. Eventhough I have created and sold videos, I found more “food for thought”.
Conclusion
The black on white text and the lack of color within the chapter makes things a little dull. The author explains how to use the hardware and software information but also includes specific helpful techniques concerning what kinds of videos to create with videos. However I really don’t like the order in which the chapters are sequenced. Novice and possibly intermediate video users, especially those trying to learn new techniques, should start with Chapter 2 and then Chapter 5- 8. If you want to get to the heart of working with software, for either Mac or PC users , you should start with Chapter 10 or 11.
The screenshots will not explain visually how to use YouTube especially if you run into a little trouble. But what I have found YouTube is not that difficult to use and this book can help start and master using the Video editing and sharing capabilities. If you need more information another book may suffice.
There are few pages for YouTube utilization but that might be enough to get your started as it is fairly easy to use except for more complex techniques. As a confirmed Macintosh user, I like that the author included information about iMovieHD as well as the new version iMovie 8. There are advantages or disadvantages and reasons for using either/or or both of these iMovie versions, The author includes a section about the compositional use of video involving "the rule of thirds” , This was really nice as I found this idea this technique only used for photography. It is "little" specific gems, like this, that are integrated throughout the chapters and really make this book a very useful one for learning about working with video in several ways.
In short, this book is "crammed" with good solid information. This book will not only have you " up and running " in no time but also help you in your improvement of your YouTube movies, ideas and creativity or enhance skills your already possess. The additional technigues and ideas will take your farther over time.Mostly for novice or intermediate users, even Advanced users may learn a trick or two as I did. It might not be the ultimate guide to Online video creation and usage, but it will get your started and take you far.
Sunday, April 13, 2008
Mac OS X Hints Superguide
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Mac OS X Hints Superguide
By Rob Griffiths mailto:rgriffiths@macworld.com
Hints for Leopard Users
Back in the fall of 2000, I was making the transition from Mac OS 9 to
OS X, and finding the new operating system both complex and a bit
unintuitive. In particular, I kept getting tripped up by features that
weren't documented on Apple's Web site or covered in OS X's Help
files.
Being somewhat geeky by nature, I decided to create a Web site where I
could keep track of all the little tips, tricks, and hidden features I
was discovering in OS X. That way, I could easily access the tips from
any machine I happened to be using. And because I knew I wasn't the
only one out there exploring the inner workings of Apple's new
operating system, I built the site so others could post their own OS X
tips and insights.
Over the last eight years, that little siteMacOSXHints.com, in case
you haven't guessed by nowhas grown into a collection of more than
10,000 OS X tips, covering every major release from the initial public
beta through 10.5. And with thousands of contributors from across the
globe, it offers a constantly-growing collection of OS X knowledgeall
freely searchable.
http://www.macosxhints.com?lsrc=mwweek
But the site's not perfect. Many of the tips assume a high degree of
familiarity with OS X and fairly deep technical knowledgeespecially
tips involving Terminal. And searching through more than 10,000 hints
to find the one you really want can be complicated, to say the least.
Which is why I'm pleased to announce the latest edition to Macworld's
Superguide series, OS X Hints, Leopard Edition.
To create this book, we scoured not just MacOSXHints.com, but also
Macworld.com, to find the most useful tips and tricks for OS X 10.5
users. We've also rewritten them all in a clear, easy-to-read fashion,
complete with screenshots, to make them as easy to use as possible.
This hand-picked collection includes more than 200 tips, covering
almost every corner of Leopardincluding customizing the look of
Finder windows, searching hidden system files with Spotlight, and
making the most of OS X newcomers like Quick Look and Spaces. We dig
deep into Leopard's system settings to fine-tune preferences, save
time with undocumented shortcuts, and unlock powerful file-sharing and
printing features. We've also collected step-by-step advice for
squeezing more power from OS X's built-in programs, including Mail,
Safari, iCal, iChat, iTunes, Preview, and more. Of course, no guide
for power users would be complete without a trip to Terminal. If
you're new to OS X's command-line interface, we'll show you how to get
started and how to protect yourself from dangerous actions.
Command-line veteran will find tips for taking advantage of new
Leopard commands and strategies for working in Terminal more
efficiently.
Obviously, this collection wouldn't be possible without the amazing
contributions from the OS X communityand that's why every tip in the
book remains freely available on MacOSXHints.com and/or Macworld.com.
But if you'd rather not take the effort to dig through 10,000+ hints,
and want the best versions of the hints, then this collection is for
you.
The book is available in several formats, so you can choose the one
that works best for you. If you're interested in a PDF (suitable for
viewing in Preview or Adobe Reader), you can buy one and download it
immediately for just $12.95.
http://store.esellerate.net/macworld/osxhints
Or you can get it as a high-quality, full-color paperback book for
$19.99.
https://m1.buysub.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=11901&storeId=11901&productId=441473&sourcekey=MWEBSITE
Don't want to download the PDF? You can also get it mailed to you on
CD-ROM for $15.
https://m1.buysub.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=11901&storeId=11901&productId=441473&sourcekey=MWEBSITE
And if you want to see more before you pony up your hard-earned cash,
we've created a 1.5 MB downloadable sample from the book for you to
check out, just to give you a taste.
http://files.macworld.com/files/downloads/hintssample.pdf
* Macworld Reviews, Secrets & Notes *
First Look: Photoshop Express
After playing with the beta for Adobe's Photoshop Express online
service, senior reviews editor Jackie Dove found the service's
features deep, its performance respectable, and its interface
intriguing.
http://www.macworld.com/article/132854/2008/04/photoshop%20express.html?lsrc=mwweek
Inside the Spotlight menu
Spotlight is an indispensable tool for finding anything on your Mac.
All you need to do is learn its tricks. In the first part of our
Spotlight series well give you an overview of the Spotlight menu,
including how to customize how results are presented, how to save time
with keyboard shortcuts, and how to reboot spotlight when it
misbehaves.
http://www.macworld.com/article/132755/2008/04/spotlight1.html?lsrc=mwweek
Review: Google Gmail
Google's Gmail does one thing -- e-mail -- but does it exceptionally
well. You'll like how its simple interface lets you concentrate on
mail with few distractions.
http://www.macworld.com/article/132644/2008/04/gmail.html?lsrc=mwweek
From the Lab: Mac Pro options put to the test
The current Mac Pro may be the most customizable machine to ever come
out of Cupertino. But what do each of those options add in terms of
performance? Macworld Lab has configured a Mac Pro to test tweaks to
memory, the hard drive, and the graphics card to figure out what
effect each upgrade has on the Mac Pros speed.
http://www.macworld.com/article/132808/2008/04/macpro_options.html?lsrc=mwweek
Geek Factor: Leopard's Unix tricks
There are many new (or substantially revised) Unix commands in OS X
10.5. Rob Griffiths picks the five most interesting and useful ones.
http://www.macworld.com/article/132556/2008/04/geekfactor2504.html?lsrc=mwweek
Review: OmniFocus 1.0
OmniFocus has one thing in mind, and that's to help you Get Things
Done. It's one of the most polished to-do managers out there, though
it requires some practice to really take advantage of the software and
to understand its interface. Overall, it's a powerful way to manage
tasks.
http://www.macworld.com/article/132832/2008/04/omnifocus1.html?lsrc=mwweek
Mac 911: Troubleshooting .Mac iCal syncing
Does .Mac tell you it can't sync your iCal events due to inconsistent
data? Here are a couple of options for solving the problem.
http://www.macworld.com/article/132799/2008/04/dotmacicalsync.html?lsrc=mwweek
Playlist: MySpace Music and the benefits of competition
MySpace and the music labels join to kick the stuffing out of iTunes.
That trump you hear does not signal the end of the world.
http://www.macworld.com/article/132826/2008/04/myspacemusiccompete.html?lsrc=mwweek
Find Files Fast: Advanced searches in the Finder
The Spotlight menu is often the quickest way to start a search. And
with the right keywords and Boolean operators, the Spotlight menu can
dish up impressive results. But finding the files you need isnt
always as simple as typing a few words.
http://www.macworld.com/article/132817/2008/04/spotlight3.html?lsrc=mwweek
Review: Ableton Live 7 digital audio workstation
Ableton Live is an extraordinary audio tool that, with the addition of
Drum Racks and Slices, has become even more musical.
http://www.macworld.com/article/132766/2008/04/ableton_live_7.html?lsrc=mwweek
* News & Tips Links *
by Philip Michaels (pmichaels@macworld.com)
Photoshop CS4 to be 64-bit for Windows, but not for Mac
Adobe said the next version of its Creative Suite will feature a
64-bit version of Photoshop, but not for Mac users due to changes
Apple made in its programming direction.
http://www.macworld.com/article/132810/2008/04/photoshop64.html?lsrc=mwweek
MySpace Music to offer downloadable music
MySpace Music is set to compete with the iTunes Store and Amazon.com
MP3 Store as it launches a download service with three of the biggest
commercial music publishers.
http://www.macworld.com/article/132821/2008/04/myspacemusic.html?lsrc=mwweek
iTunes Store now top U.S. music retailer
http://www.macworld.com/article/132825/2008/04/itunes.html?lsrc=mwweek
Apple releases iTunes, QuickTime, and Front Row updates
http://www.macworld.com/article/132809/2008/04/itunesupdate.html?lsrc=mwweek
Adobe releases Photoshop Lightroom 2.0 beta
http://www.macworld.com/article/132791/2008/04/lightroom2.html?lsrc=mwweek
WD offers quad-interface external drives
http://www.macworld.com/article/132793/2008/04/mybook.html?lsrc=mwweek
ColdFusion 8 gains 64-bit support
http://www.macworld.com/article/132840/2008/04/coldfusion.html?lsrc=mwweek
iGlasses webcam software adds app support
http://www.macworld.com/article/132777/2008/04/iglasses.html?lsrc=mwweek
LaCie offers new triple interface hard disk
http://www.macworld.com/article/132815/2008/04/lacie.html?lsrc=mwweek
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Mac OS X Hints Superguide
By Rob Griffiths mailto:rgriffiths@macworld.com
Hints for Leopard Users
Back in the fall of 2000, I was making the transition from Mac OS 9 to
OS X, and finding the new operating system both complex and a bit
unintuitive. In particular, I kept getting tripped up by features that
weren't documented on Apple's Web site or covered in OS X's Help
files.
Being somewhat geeky by nature, I decided to create a Web site where I
could keep track of all the little tips, tricks, and hidden features I
was discovering in OS X. That way, I could easily access the tips from
any machine I happened to be using. And because I knew I wasn't the
only one out there exploring the inner workings of Apple's new
operating system, I built the site so others could post their own OS X
tips and insights.
Over the last eight years, that little siteMacOSXHints.com, in case
you haven't guessed by nowhas grown into a collection of more than
10,000 OS X tips, covering every major release from the initial public
beta through 10.5. And with thousands of contributors from across the
globe, it offers a constantly-growing collection of OS X knowledgeall
freely searchable.
http://www.macosxhints.com?lsrc=mwweek
But the site's not perfect. Many of the tips assume a high degree of
familiarity with OS X and fairly deep technical knowledgeespecially
tips involving Terminal. And searching through more than 10,000 hints
to find the one you really want can be complicated, to say the least.
Which is why I'm pleased to announce the latest edition to Macworld's
Superguide series, OS X Hints, Leopard Edition.
To create this book, we scoured not just MacOSXHints.com, but also
Macworld.com, to find the most useful tips and tricks for OS X 10.5
users. We've also rewritten them all in a clear, easy-to-read fashion,
complete with screenshots, to make them as easy to use as possible.
This hand-picked collection includes more than 200 tips, covering
almost every corner of Leopardincluding customizing the look of
Finder windows, searching hidden system files with Spotlight, and
making the most of OS X newcomers like Quick Look and Spaces. We dig
deep into Leopard's system settings to fine-tune preferences, save
time with undocumented shortcuts, and unlock powerful file-sharing and
printing features. We've also collected step-by-step advice for
squeezing more power from OS X's built-in programs, including Mail,
Safari, iCal, iChat, iTunes, Preview, and more. Of course, no guide
for power users would be complete without a trip to Terminal. If
you're new to OS X's command-line interface, we'll show you how to get
started and how to protect yourself from dangerous actions.
Command-line veteran will find tips for taking advantage of new
Leopard commands and strategies for working in Terminal more
efficiently.
Obviously, this collection wouldn't be possible without the amazing
contributions from the OS X communityand that's why every tip in the
book remains freely available on MacOSXHints.com and/or Macworld.com.
But if you'd rather not take the effort to dig through 10,000+ hints,
and want the best versions of the hints, then this collection is for
you.
The book is available in several formats, so you can choose the one
that works best for you. If you're interested in a PDF (suitable for
viewing in Preview or Adobe Reader), you can buy one and download it
immediately for just $12.95.
http://store.esellerate.net/macworld/osxhints
Or you can get it as a high-quality, full-color paperback book for
$19.99.
https://m1.buysub.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=11901&storeId=11901&productId=441473&sourcekey=MWEBSITE
Don't want to download the PDF? You can also get it mailed to you on
CD-ROM for $15.
https://m1.buysub.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=11901&storeId=11901&productId=441473&sourcekey=MWEBSITE
And if you want to see more before you pony up your hard-earned cash,
we've created a 1.5 MB downloadable sample from the book for you to
check out, just to give you a taste.
http://files.macworld.com/files/downloads/hintssample.pdf
* Macworld Reviews, Secrets & Notes *
First Look: Photoshop Express
After playing with the beta for Adobe's Photoshop Express online
service, senior reviews editor Jackie Dove found the service's
features deep, its performance respectable, and its interface
intriguing.
http://www.macworld.com/article/132854/2008/04/photoshop%20express.html?lsrc=mwweek
Inside the Spotlight menu
Spotlight is an indispensable tool for finding anything on your Mac.
All you need to do is learn its tricks. In the first part of our
Spotlight series well give you an overview of the Spotlight menu,
including how to customize how results are presented, how to save time
with keyboard shortcuts, and how to reboot spotlight when it
misbehaves.
http://www.macworld.com/article/132755/2008/04/spotlight1.html?lsrc=mwweek
Review: Google Gmail
Google's Gmail does one thing -- e-mail -- but does it exceptionally
well. You'll like how its simple interface lets you concentrate on
mail with few distractions.
http://www.macworld.com/article/132644/2008/04/gmail.html?lsrc=mwweek
From the Lab: Mac Pro options put to the test
The current Mac Pro may be the most customizable machine to ever come
out of Cupertino. But what do each of those options add in terms of
performance? Macworld Lab has configured a Mac Pro to test tweaks to
memory, the hard drive, and the graphics card to figure out what
effect each upgrade has on the Mac Pros speed.
http://www.macworld.com/article/132808/2008/04/macpro_options.html?lsrc=mwweek
Geek Factor: Leopard's Unix tricks
There are many new (or substantially revised) Unix commands in OS X
10.5. Rob Griffiths picks the five most interesting and useful ones.
http://www.macworld.com/article/132556/2008/04/geekfactor2504.html?lsrc=mwweek
Review: OmniFocus 1.0
OmniFocus has one thing in mind, and that's to help you Get Things
Done. It's one of the most polished to-do managers out there, though
it requires some practice to really take advantage of the software and
to understand its interface. Overall, it's a powerful way to manage
tasks.
http://www.macworld.com/article/132832/2008/04/omnifocus1.html?lsrc=mwweek
Mac 911: Troubleshooting .Mac iCal syncing
Does .Mac tell you it can't sync your iCal events due to inconsistent
data? Here are a couple of options for solving the problem.
http://www.macworld.com/article/132799/2008/04/dotmacicalsync.html?lsrc=mwweek
Playlist: MySpace Music and the benefits of competition
MySpace and the music labels join to kick the stuffing out of iTunes.
That trump you hear does not signal the end of the world.
http://www.macworld.com/article/132826/2008/04/myspacemusiccompete.html?lsrc=mwweek
Find Files Fast: Advanced searches in the Finder
The Spotlight menu is often the quickest way to start a search. And
with the right keywords and Boolean operators, the Spotlight menu can
dish up impressive results. But finding the files you need isnt
always as simple as typing a few words.
http://www.macworld.com/article/132817/2008/04/spotlight3.html?lsrc=mwweek
Review: Ableton Live 7 digital audio workstation
Ableton Live is an extraordinary audio tool that, with the addition of
Drum Racks and Slices, has become even more musical.
http://www.macworld.com/article/132766/2008/04/ableton_live_7.html?lsrc=mwweek
* News & Tips Links *
by Philip Michaels (pmichaels@macworld.com)
Photoshop CS4 to be 64-bit for Windows, but not for Mac
Adobe said the next version of its Creative Suite will feature a
64-bit version of Photoshop, but not for Mac users due to changes
Apple made in its programming direction.
http://www.macworld.com/article/132810/2008/04/photoshop64.html?lsrc=mwweek
MySpace Music to offer downloadable music
MySpace Music is set to compete with the iTunes Store and Amazon.com
MP3 Store as it launches a download service with three of the biggest
commercial music publishers.
http://www.macworld.com/article/132821/2008/04/myspacemusic.html?lsrc=mwweek
iTunes Store now top U.S. music retailer
http://www.macworld.com/article/132825/2008/04/itunes.html?lsrc=mwweek
Apple releases iTunes, QuickTime, and Front Row updates
http://www.macworld.com/article/132809/2008/04/itunesupdate.html?lsrc=mwweek
Adobe releases Photoshop Lightroom 2.0 beta
http://www.macworld.com/article/132791/2008/04/lightroom2.html?lsrc=mwweek
WD offers quad-interface external drives
http://www.macworld.com/article/132793/2008/04/mybook.html?lsrc=mwweek
ColdFusion 8 gains 64-bit support
http://www.macworld.com/article/132840/2008/04/coldfusion.html?lsrc=mwweek
iGlasses webcam software adds app support
http://www.macworld.com/article/132777/2008/04/iglasses.html?lsrc=mwweek
LaCie offers new triple interface hard disk
http://www.macworld.com/article/132815/2008/04/lacie.html?lsrc=mwweek
============================================================
* Advertisement *
Mac OS X Hints Superguide - Leopard Edition
by Rob Griffiths and the Editors of Macworld on Sale Now!
Unleash Leopard with 200+ tips and tricks
* Work smarter with time-saving tips
* Master new Leopard tools such as Quick Look, Stacks, and Spaces
* Personalize your Mac with custom settings and hidden preferences
* Reveal hidden features in Safari, Mail, iChat, iCal, and others
* Unleash OS X's full power with command-line tips and tricks
* And more!
On Sale Now!
https://m1.buysub.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=11901&storeId=11901&productId=441473&sourcekey=newsletter
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Thursday, April 3, 2008
OSX Applenized on a PC?
Will Apple try to go into the operating system business against Windows? When I first heard about Panther years ago, I thought , great finally Jobs might try to take OSX head to head against Windoz. That did not happen of course . But when I read this article (below) my ideas about this surfaced again. Why not try OSX on PC and show PC people what an opreating system can really do?
the argument "The problem is that the personal computing market has already demonstrated that users want a choice of hardware at least as much as they want a choice of software." I don't thing that is exactly right though. People are just or were used to DOS or Windoz and don't want to change because they are comforable with whatever they have no matter how crummy it is. Case in point --> windows.
Most people want cheap. They pay for it, many times in the long run. But considering that many people have software that Apple can't run (I have personally not found many so I really don't care and many Mac users don't either), they have to go with a PC. Too many people are comfortable, cater to and like that there is a business for taking care, fixing and working on all sorts of problems related to the use of Windows and PCs. And we are not just talking about the fact that more viruses can invade the PCs.
Yeah OSX Tiger and Leopard are more elegant. They are not bloated. They are constantly updated. They look beautiful and they work nicely. But would Apple let PCs use OSX. Many people have gotten used to iTunes, iPod, trying Safari (I personally do not like it at all and prefer Firefox). But if given the choice, some people might try it, switch OS and do more with Macs either side the Apple side or the PC side.
http://www.itwire.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=17450&Itemid=1023&mosmsg=Thanks+for+your+vote%21
the argument "The problem is that the personal computing market has already demonstrated that users want a choice of hardware at least as much as they want a choice of software." I don't thing that is exactly right though. People are just or were used to DOS or Windoz and don't want to change because they are comforable with whatever they have no matter how crummy it is. Case in point --> windows.
Most people want cheap. They pay for it, many times in the long run. But considering that many people have software that Apple can't run (I have personally not found many so I really don't care and many Mac users don't either), they have to go with a PC. Too many people are comfortable, cater to and like that there is a business for taking care, fixing and working on all sorts of problems related to the use of Windows and PCs. And we are not just talking about the fact that more viruses can invade the PCs.
Yeah OSX Tiger and Leopard are more elegant. They are not bloated. They are constantly updated. They look beautiful and they work nicely. But would Apple let PCs use OSX. Many people have gotten used to iTunes, iPod, trying Safari (I personally do not like it at all and prefer Firefox). But if given the choice, some people might try it, switch OS and do more with Macs either side the Apple side or the PC side.
http://www.itwire.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=17450&Itemid=1023&mosmsg=Thanks+for+your+vote%21
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