Book description
The definitive iLife reference, completely updated and revised.
The Macintosh iLife ’06 is the ultimate iLife learning
experience, a lavishly illustrated handbook packed with
easy-to-follow instructions, essential technical background, and
tips for iLife users of all levels.
• Shop ’til you drop at the iTunes Music Store
• Take your iPod beyond music—watch videos, view
photos, store contacts and calendars, and more
• Improve your photography and video-shooting
techniques
• Create spectacular slide shows, photo books, calendars, and
greeting cards
• Refine your photos to perfection with iPhoto 6
• Share photos via email, Web albums, and cutting-edge
photocasts
• Explore the latest video formats with iMovie HD
• Record and arrange your own music with GarageBand
• Create and publish your own Web sites, blogs, and
podcasts
• Preserve the past: digitize old records, photos, and
movies
Each two-page spread is a self-contained tutorial or set of tips.
Everything you need is at your fingertips, and every page is
updated for iLife ’06.
The Web site: Get updates, tips, and much more at this book’s
companion Web site, www.macilife.com.
Jim Heid is one of the most admired writers and instructors in the
Mac community.
A contributing editor of Macworld magazine since 1984, he has been
using and teaching each of the programs in the iLife suite since
its debut.
Table of contents
- Copyright
- About the Author
- Acknowledgements
- Preface to the iLife ’06 Edition
- Introducing iLife
-
1. iTunes and iPod: Music and More
- iTunes at a Glance
- Importing Music from CDs
- Choosing an Audio Format
- Fine-Tuning Compression Settings
- How Audio Compression Works
- Editing Song Information
- Shopping at the iTunes Music Store
- From Browsing to Buying
- Buying and Watching Videos
- Tuning In to Podcasts
- Tips for the Music Store
- More Tips for the Music Store
- Giving the Gift of Music
- Sequencing Songs with Playlists
- Playlist Tips
- iMix: Publishing Your Playlists
- Smart Playlists: iTunes as DJ
- A Cookbook of Smart Playlists
- Find that Tune: Searching and Browsing
- Improving Sound Quality with the Equalizer
- Burning Audio CDs
- Tips for Your Burning Endeavors
- Finishing Touches: Printing Case Inserts and More
- Sharing Music on a Network
- Tuning In to Internet Radio
- Recording Internet Radio and More
- Converting Old Tapes and Albums
- iTunes and Your Stereo
- Tips for Playing Music
- Surprise Me: Shuffle Playback Options
- Tips for Customizing and More
- Tips for the iTunes Library
- Adding On: Scripts and Beyond
- Books on Bytes: Listening to Audiobooks
- iPod: Portable Music and More
- The Full-Sized iPods
- The Compact iPods: mini and nano
- The Littlest iPod: shuffle
- Viewing Photos on Your iPod
- Video and Your iPod
- Setting iPod Preferences
- iPod Tips
- More iPod Tips
- iPod as Address Book and More
- iPod as Calendar: Using iCal
- Accessories for the Fully Powered iPod
-
2. iPhoto and Digital Photography
- iPhoto at a Glance
- The Essentials of Digital Imaging
- Importing Photos from a Camera
- More Ways to Import Photos
- After the Import: Getting Organized
- Browsing Your Photo Library
- Working with Rolls
- Assigning Keywords and Ratings
- Searching by Keywords
- Creating Albums
- Tips for Working with Albums
- Creating Smart Albums
- Basic Photo Editing
- Enhancing and Retouching Photos
- Applying Effects to Photos
- Advanced Editing and the Adjust Panel
- Adjusting Exposure and Levels
- Changing a Photo’s Colors
- Sharpening Strategies
- The Big Picture: Full-Screen Editing
- Editing Tips
- Shooting in Raw Mode
- Working with Raw Images
- Using iPhoto with Photoshop
- Slide Shows: iPhoto as Projector
- Beyond the Basic Slide Show
- Slide Show Tips
- Sharing Photos via Email
- Sharing Photos via Photocasts
- Photocasting Tips
- More Internet Sharing Options
- Sharing Photos on a Network
- Printing Photos
- Printing Tips and Troubleshooting
- Ordering Prints
- More Printing Options
- Creating Photo Books
- Planning for Publishing
- Book Layout Techniques
- Tips for Creating Books
- More Tips for Creating Books
- Creating a Photo Calendar
- Tips for Creating Calendars
- Creating Greeting Cards and Postcards
- More Ways to Share Photos
- Burning Photos to CDs and DVDs
- Creating and Managing Photo Libraries
- Getting Old Photos into iPhoto
- iPhoto Tips
- More iPhoto Tips
- Mastering Your Digital Camera
- Tips for Better Digital Photography
- Go Wide: Shooting Panoramas
-
3. iMovie HD: Making Movies
- iMovie HD at a Glance
- The Essentials of Movie Making
- A Short Lesson in Video Formats
- Importing DV and HDV Video
- Working with Clips
- Timeline Techniques: Adding Clips to a Movie
- Advanced Timeline Techniques
- Creating Cutaways
- Adding Photos to Movies
- Working with the Ken Burns Effect
- Advanced Ken Burns Techniques
- Adding Audio to Movies
- Tips for Recording Better Sound
- Working with Audio Tracks
- Applying Audio Filters and Effects
- More Sound Advice
- Adding Transitions
- Creating Titles
- Adding Effects
- Adding Sizzle and Structure with Themes
- Magic iMovie: Editing on Autopilot
- Working in Other Video Formats
- It’s a Wrap: Exporting to Tape
- Creating Chapter Markers
- Go Small: Internet and iPod Movies
- More Ways to Share Movies
- Fun with Freeze Frames
- iMovie HD Tips
- More iMovie HD Tips
- Tips for Making Better Movies
- Creating Time-lapse Movies and Animation
-
4. iDVD: Putting it All Together
- iDVD at a Glance
- Choosing and Customizing Themes
- Working with Drop Zones
- Adding Movies to Your DVD
- Creating DVD Slide Shows
- Refining a Slide Show
- Making a Magic iDVD
- Planning and Creating Menus
- Customizing Menus
- More Design Tips
- Navigating and Authoring with Map View
- Adding DVD-ROM Content
- Burning Your DVD
- Burning Tips
- iDVD Tips
- More iDVD Tips
-
5. GarageBand: Music, Podcasts, and More
- GarageBand at a Glance
- How to Be a Songwriter
- Two Types of Tracks
- Working with Loops
- Working with Tracks and Regions
- Transposing and Creating Chord Changes
- Recording Software Instruments
- Editing Software Instrument Regions
- More Region Editing Techniques
- Recording an Audio Source
- More Audio Techniques
- Refining Your Sound with Effects
- Refining the Mix: Volume and Panning
- Creating the Final Mix
- Arranging Tips
- Expanding Your Loop Library
- Creating Your Own Instruments
- Optimizing GarageBand’s Performance
- Creating a Podcast at a Glance
- Podcast Production Techniques
- Enhancing Your Podcast
- Podcasting Tips
- Scoring Movies with GarageBand
- 6. iWeb: Your World on the Web
- Reviewers and Readers Rave—Praise for Previous Editions of The Macintosh iLife.
Product information
- Title: The Macintosh iLife ’06
- Author(s):
- Release date: May 2006
- Publisher(s): Peachpit Press
- ISBN: 9780321426543
You might also like
book
Jim Champy on What's Really Working in Business (Collection)
What it takes to win, big, now! Jim Champy brings together breakthrough approaches to strategy, marketing, …
book
How to Have the Best Employees (Collection)
is an action-oriented book that helps companies obtain more from workers. The basic premise is that …
book
The Truth About Managing Effectively (Collection), 2/e
A brand new collection of state-of-the-art management skills and techniques Master today’s most valuable management skills! …
book
CIO Wisdom: Best Practices from Silicon Valley's Leading IT Experts
What it takes to be a truly great CIO... from the IT leaders who know best …