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iPhoto 5 for MAC OS X: Visual Quickstart Guide

by Adam C. Engst

April 2005

Beginner

224 pages

7h 35m

English

Peachpit Press

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Hardware and Software RequirementsTo run iPhoto, you needAcquiring iPhotoWays to get iPhotoInstalling iPhotoTo install iPhotoUpdating iPhoto via Software UpdateTo update iPhoto via Software UpdateUpdating from 2 or 4 to 5Tips when updating to iPhoto 5Launching iPhotoWays to launch iPhotoiPhoto's initial launchHot Plug choicesiPhoto's ModesImport modeOrganize modeEdit modeSlideshow modeBook modeInterface Overview
Entering Import ModeWays to enter import modeImporting from a CameraTo import from a digital cameraImporting from a Card ReaderTo import from a card readerImporting from FilesWays to import files into iPhotoImporting from a Kodak Photo CD or Picture CDTo import from a Photo/Picture CDImporting from an iPhoto DiscTo import from an iPhoto discImporting Only Selected PhotosWays to import only selected photosiPhoto Directory StructureImportant support foldersDeleting PhotosWays to trash photosTo delete photos for goodRecovering PhotosWays to recover photosCreating Multiple iPhoto Library FoldersReasons to create multiple iPhoto Library foldersTo create an iPhoto Library folderSwitching between iPhoto Library FoldersWays to switch between iPhoto Library foldersBacking up Your PhotosTo back up photosOther Backup OptionsOther backup optionsMerging iPhoto Library FoldersTo merge iPhoto Library folders (I)To merge iPhoto Library folders (II)To merge iPhoto Library folders (III)iPhoto and Image CaptureImage Capture functions
What's New in Organize ModeNew features in organize modeOrganize Tools OverviewChanging the Display Pane's LayoutTo change the display pane layoutOther Display PreferencesDisplay preferences you can changeContextual Menu ShortcutsContextual menu shortcutsMoving Around in iPhotoWays to move aroundEditing Film RollsTo change the title of a film rollTo change the date of a film rollCreating and Modifying New Film RollsTo create a new film rollTo move photos between film rollsCreating and Working with FoldersTo create a folderTo move items into and out of foldersTo duplicate a folder and its contentsTo delete a folderCreating AlbumsTo create an album (I)Other ways to create an albumCreating and Editing Smart AlbumsTo create a smart albumTo edit a smart albumSmart Album IdeasSmart album ideasDuplicating SourcesWays to duplicate a sourceReasons to duplicate sourcesRenaming and Rearranging SourcesWays to rename a sourceTo rearrange the source listDeleting SourcesWays to delete a sourceSelecting PhotosWays to select photosWays to deselect photosAdding Photos to SourcesWays to add photos to sourcesRemoving Photos from SourcesWays to remove photos from sourcesSorting Photos in AlbumsTo sort photos by film rollTo sort photos by dateTo sort photos by titleTo sort photos by ratingTo sort photos manuallyAssigning Titles to PhotosTo assign a custom title to a photoTo assign titles to multiple photosAssigning Comments to PhotosTo assign comments to photosTo assign comments to multiple photos at onceEditing Photo DatesTo edit a photo's dateTo edit multiple photo dates at onceAssigning RatingsWays to assign ratingsManaging KeywordsTo create a keywordTo rename a keywordTo delete a keywordAssigning and Removing KeywordsTo assign keywords to photosTo remove keywords from photosSearching with the Keyword PaneTo search for photos via keywordTo narrow a searchWays to show all photosSearching with the Search FieldTo search for photos using the Search fieldWays to show all photosSearching with the Calendar PaneTo change the Calendar pane's viewTo search for photos using the Calendar paneViewing Photo InformationTo view info in the Information paneTo view information in the Photo Info window
Entering Edit ModeTo choose how to edit photosWays to enter edit modeContextual Menu ShortcutsContextual Menu ShortcutsEdit Tools Overview (Display Pane)Edit Tools Overview (Separate Window)Zooming PhotosTo zoom in the display paneTo zoom in the image-editing windowDuplicating PhotosReasons to duplicate a photoWays to duplicate photosRotating PhotosWays to rotate photosSelecting Portions of PhotosTo select part of a photoSpecific Aspect RatiosUses for specific aspect ratiosCropping PhotosTo crop a photoEnhancing PhotosTo enhance a photoMaking Photos Black-and-White or SepiaTo make a photo black-and-white or sepiaReducing Red-EyeTo reduce red-eye in a photoRetouching PhotosTo retouch a photoUsing the Adjust PanelTo use the Adjust panelUnderstanding the Levels HistogramAdjusting BrightnessTo adjust the brightness of a photoWhat the Brightness slider doesAdjusting ContrastTo adjust the contrast of a photoWhat the Contrast slider doesAdjusting SaturationTo adjust the saturation of a photoWhat the Saturation slider doesAdjusting TemperatureTo adjust the temperature of a photoWhat the Temperature slider doesAdjusting TintTo adjust the tint of a photoWhat the Tint slider doesAdjusting SharpnessTo adjust the sharpness of a photoWhat the Sharpness slider doesStraightening PhotosTo adjust the angle of a photoAdjusting ExposureTo adjust the exposure of a photoWhat the Exposure slider doesAdjusting Black and White PointsTo adjust the black and white points of a photoWhat the Levels sliders doUndoing ChangesWays to undo changes to a photoEditing in Another ProgramTo set a default external editorTo edit photos in an external editorTo open photos in an external editorTry GraphicConverterReasons you might want GraphicConverterTry Photoshop ElementsReasons you might want Photoshop Elements

Types of SlideshowsAbout basic slideshowsAbout saved slideshowsSlideshow Tools OverviewSetting up Basic SlideshowsTo configure a basic slideshowAssigning Music to SlideshowsTo select musicCreating and Deleting Saved SlideshowsTo create a saved slideshow (I)To create a saved slideshow (II)To delete a saved slideshowManipulating Slideshow PhotosTo add photos to a slideshowTo remove photos from a slideshowTo rearrange photos in a slideshowSelecting Default SettingsTo adjust default settingsCustomizing SlidesTo customize slidesEditing Slide PhotosTo edit slide photos permanentlyTo edit slide photos temporarilyConfiguring the Ken Burns EffectTo configure the Ken Burns EffectControlling SlideshowsTo run a saved slideshowTo control a slideshowExporting Slideshows to QuickTime MoviesTo export a slideshow to a QuickTime movieDistributing QuickTime MoviesWays to distribute QuickTime moviesCreating an iMovie SlideshowTo create an iMovie slideshowCreating a DVD Slideshow with iDVDTo create a DVD slideshow with iDVDiDVD Slideshow TipsTips for using iDVDSetting the Desktop PictureTo set the Desktop pictureCreating a Screen ServerTo create a screen saverSetting up a .Mac AccountTo set up a .Mac accountMajor .Mac FeaturesiDiskHomePageiCardsMailPublishing Photos on the Web Using HomePageTo publish photos using HomePageManaging HomePage AlbumsTo edit textTo remove photosTo add photosTo change the layoutTo delete an albumPublishing .Mac SlidesTo publish photos as .Mac SlidesSubscribing to .Mac SlidesTo subscribe to .Mac SlidesExporting to Web PagesTo export photos to Web pagesWeb Page Export TipsWeb page export tips
Printing PhotosTo print photosPreviewing PrintsTo preview printsPrinting Contact SheetsUses for contact sheetsPrinting Full-Page PhotosUses for full-page printsPrinting Greeting CardsUses for greeting cardsPrinting N-Up PhotosUses for N-Up printsPrinting Sampler SheetsUses for sampler sheetsPrinting Standard PrintsUses for standard printsPrinting Custom LayoutsPortraits & PrintsphotoprintoPrinting TipsSetting up an Apple IDTo set up an Apple IDUsing Your Apple IDTo sign in using your Apple IDPreparing to Order PrintsTo prepare photos for printingOrdering PrintsTo order prints
What's New with BooksChanges in creating booksBook Tools OverviewCreating Books OverviewTo prepare a bookDesigning Your BookTo change the themeTo change book text settingsDesigning PagesTo design a pageAdding, Deleting, and Moving PagesTo add a page or page spreadTo delete a pageTo move a page or page spreadArranging Photos on PagesTo arrange photos on pagesEditing Photos on PagesTo zoom and center photosTo edit photosDealing with Warning IconsWays to deal with a low-resolution warning iconEntering and Editing TextWays to enter or edit textTyping Text “Correctly”Rules for classy looking textChanging Fonts and Styles for the Entire BookTo change fonts and stylesChanging Fonts, Styles, and Sizes for Text BoxesTo change fonts, styles, and sizesTo change just stylesChanging Text ColorTo change colorsChecking SpellingTo check spelling in a windowTo check spelling inlineChecking Spelling As You TypeTo check spelling as you typePrinting Books on Your Own PrinterTo print a book on your own printerOrdering BooksTo order a bookAbout the Book ThemesNew Picture Book themeNew Travel themeNew Watercolor themeNew Contemporary themeNew Folio themeNew Crayon themeNew Baby Boy/Girl themeOld Picture Book themeOld Classic themeOld Story Book themeOld Collage themeOld Portfolio themeOld Year Book themeOld Catalog themeCustomizing iPhoto BooksTo hack the PDF in transitBook ObservationsThe good stuffThe bad stuff
Sharing Photos via iPhoto Library ManagerTo share photos among usersSharing Photos via a Shared VolumeTo share photos among usersSharing Photos via iPhoto Network SharingTo share photos among MacsAccessing Shared PhotosTo access shared photosExporting FilesTo export filesExporting Files by DraggingTo export multiple filesEmailing PhotosTo conFigure iPhoto for emailTo send photos via emailOther Ways of Emailing PhotosWays to send photos via emailSharing Photos on Disc with iPhoto UsersTo burn an iPhoto discSharing Photos on Disc with Windows UsersTo burn a disc for use by non-iPhoto usersExtending iPhoto with AppleScriptTo write an AppleScript for iPhotoiPhoto AppleScript ScriptsApple's iPhoto AppleScript scripts
General Problems and SolutionsPerformance ProblemsPhotos DisappearFlaky Behavior or CrashesOther ProblemsImporting Problems and SolutionsCamera or Card Reader Isn't RecognizedNothing Appears After ImportDamaged Photos Warning Appears During ImportOther Importing ProblemsEditing Problems and SolutionsPhotos Don't Open in an External ProgramiPhoto Crashes When You Double-Click PhotosiPhoto Doesn't Allow EditingRevert to Original DimmediPhoto Crashes When You View a ThumbnailTo delete a bad thumbnail (I)To delete and fix a bad thumbnail (II)Thumbnails Don't Reflect ChangesBeware of Too Much EditingRAW File FactsSlideshow Problems and SolutionsPrinting Problems and SolutionsPrints Don't Appear Correctly on the PaperPhotos Print at Incorrect SizesPoor Print QualityPrint and Book Problems and SolutionsiPhoto Crashes While Creating BooksPhotos Don't UploadPrints or Books Aren't What You ExpectApple Has Trouble Processing Your Book or PhotosOrder Doesn't Arrive or Is DamagedCan't Enable 1-Click OrderingErrors During OrderingDealing with Warning IconsWays to handle warning iconsHelp ResourcesPlaces to look for more help
Understanding Aspect RatiosUnderstanding ResolutionPixels and DotsDownsampling vs. InterpolationCropping Implies InterpolationUnderstanding Color ManagementColor PerceptionRendering ColorColor-Matching SystemsShould You Correct Colors?
What Kind of Photographer Are You?You're an artistic photographer ifYou're a documentary photographer ifChoosing a CameraForm FactorMegapixels/QualityLens CapabilitiesExtra FeaturesPriceInterfaceSpeedWhere to Read Camera ReviewsCamera review sitesCamera AccessoriesBigger Memory CardUSB Card/PC Card ReaderMonopod/TripodExtra BatteriesLens Cleaning KitPrinterGeneral Photo TipsMore General Photo TipsPortrait Photo TipsChild and Pet Photo TipsLandscape Photo TipsTravel Photo Tips

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About the Author

Adam C. Engst is the publisher of TidBITS, one of the oldest and largest Internet-based newsletters, and the Take Control electronic book series (with print collections published by Peachpit Press), both of which have helped many thousands of readers (find them at www.tidbits.com). He has written numerous computer books, including the best-selling Internet Starter Kit series, and many articles for magazines, including Macworld, where he is currently a contributing editor. His photos have appeared in juried photography shows.

His indefatigable support of the Macintosh community has resulted in numerous awards and recognition at the highest levels. In the annual MDJ Power 25 survey of industry insiders, he consistently ranks as one ...