Apple Training Series: iLife (iLife '09 Edition)
by Mary Plummer, Michael E. Cohen, Michael Wohl, Richard Harrington
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Author: Mary Plummer, Michael E. Cohen, Michael Wohl, Richard HarringtonEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2009-04-05
ISBN: 0321618505
Number of pages: 552
Publisher: Peachpit Press
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- iMovie 09 and iDVD for Mac OS X: Visual QuickStart Guide
- Apple Training Series: GarageBand 09
- Apple Training Series: iWork 09
Book Reviews of Apple Training Series: iLife (iLife '09 Edition)
Book Review: Clear and straightforward guide to a quick start with iLife
Summary: 4 Stars
For home users, the Apple iLife set of productivity applications may be the most useful and elegantly designed suite on the market. The suite consists of photo, video, music making, DVD and Web page applications, which not only are separately worthwhile, but are integrated seamlessly.
While each application has Apple's well-known ease-of-use, some people like or need some guidance starting and completing home projects. That's where a book like "iLife 09" comes in handy. It is one of the books in the Apple Certified Training series and its four authors are experienced producers and communicators. The book has four parts with 17 lessons and a very good 18 page index. Each of the authors writes a part reflecting his/her relative strengths of experience, with Richard Harrington writing on both iWeb and iDVD.
The concept of the book is to provide hands-on, practical guidance to producing a project in very short order. The presentations are self-paced learning tools for results-oriented people. The projects include making an instant home movie, photo slideshows, podcasts, websites and blogs, and more. The parts share a common structure - a brief introduction to the specific program, how to open or import source material, how to create or edit material, and how to save, share, and publish. The preferred means of sharing is via Apple's own MobileMe system of Web services. I found the best lessons to be on creating iPhone ring tones and using "green screen" processes to create special effects with iMovie.
This book is not a comprehensive, systematic guide to the iLife applications. It is actually pretty sparse in its coverage of application features and power. It is meant primarily for casual users who want to create fairly simple (but worthwhile) projects in a short period of time. The book is well produced and laden with graphics, full-color photos and screenshots. The writing is straightforward and clear, but utilitarian. There are many "Tips" for readers dealing with either cautions, recommendations, or more advanced matters. It comes with a DVD of lesson material and source media.
Summary of Apple Training Series: iLife (iLife '09 Edition)
In the only Apple-certified guide to iLife ?09, the authors have you working miracles with iLife within the first few pages. Featuring footage and images from around the world, this book/DVD combo uses real-life material and practical lessons that you can apply immediately to your own projects. Focused lessons take you step by step through all aspects of iLife ?09?everything from organizing and sharing your photo library to creating polished video and soundtracks. Along the way, you?ll produce movies, photobooks, podcasts, websites, blogs, and custom DVDs.? Master the iLife suite of tools quickly through fun, real-world projects
? Turn your photos into cards, picture books, calendars, or a web gallery
? Add motion and music to a slideshow, then publish it online
? Create a video with polished transitions, music, effects, and even greenscreen
? Learn ?Hollywood-style? techniques for making better videos
? Build a soundtrack in GarageBand, and learn to score a simple movie
? Create websites, blogs, podcasts, and DVD menus in a snap.
The Apple Training Series is both a self-paced learning tool and the official curriculum of the Apple Training and Certification Program. To find out more about Apple Training, or to find an Authorized Training Center near you, go to www.apple.com/training.
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