Video Tutorials / iPhoto
5/18/12
One of the export options in iPhoto will let you export a set of photos as a web gallery, but not tied to any specific Internet service. You get a set a files that can be uploaded to your independent web host to your own site. (Read More,
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4/9/12
Learn how to compress an image to create a small file for uploading to a web site or sending via email. You can use iPhoto’s export function for this. If the image is not in your iPhoto library, then you can also use Preview to create a compressed version without buying any new software. (Read More,
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3/14/12
The Journals feature of iPhoto for iOS allows you to publish galleries of photos to your iCloud account. You can play with the journals to turn them into scrapbooks of photos, text, and other elements. The journals appear on the Web and you can share them with your friends. (Read More,
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12/12/11
You can move your iPhoto library to an external drive easily by simply dragging the iPhoto library package to another location. But keep in mind that external drives are slower than internal ones, and networked drives even more so. You can also create multiple iPhoto libraries, storing seldom-accessed photos elsewhere. Video Transcript (Click to Expand) [...] (Read More,
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11/21/11
There’s a lot you can do with the calendar creation feature in iPhoto 11. You can use your own photos and iCal calendars to order a printer calendar from Apple, or print it yourself. You can also export the pages from a calendar to a PDF or even create an image from it. Video Transcript [...] (Read More,
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5/27/11
If you don’t want every photo from your camera to go into your iPhoto library, you may want to use an alternative method for importing. You can use the Finder to drag and drop photos directly from the SD card. You can also use Image Capture, an application that comes with your Mac, to import [...] (Read More,
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5/20/11
iPhoto’s printing capability is pretty basic, unless you look closely. You can print multiple photos on a page, print multiple copies of the same photo, or even copies of the same photo with different adjustments applied to each copy. You can also print single pages from iphoto books to make more interesting printouts. Video Transcript [...] (Read More,
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5/6/11
Flickr is another service that you can use to share photos with friends and family. It is a better option than email large files. You can share directly from iPhoto with Flickr, but have to pay a small fee for unlimited use. Video Transcript (Click to Expand) Hi this is Gary with MacMost Now. On [...] (Read More,
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5/4/11
Another great way to share photos is with Google’s free Picasa service. You can use the Mac application to upload photos and then share them with friends or embed a slideshow on your own web site. Video Transcript (Click to Expand) Hi, this is Gary with MacMost Now. In today's episode let's use Picasa to [...] (Read More,
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5/2/11
MobileMe photo galleries are one of many ways to share photos with friends. You can create them directly from iPhoto. They can be shared publicly or password-protected. You can allow your friends to download the photos or even add to the gallery. Video Transcript (Click to Expand) Hi this is Gary, with MacMost Now. On [...] (Read More,
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4/4/11
While you can’t add text or shapes to a photo in iPhoto, you can do it using either Pages or Preview. Pages allows you to add a variety of shapes and even other photos. Preview allows text and simple shapes. Video Transcript (Click to Expand) Hi, this is Gary. On today's episode I want to [...] (Read More,
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1/19/11
You can email a slideshow to a friend by exporting the slideshow from iPhoto as a video and then attaching that file to the message. But there are many good reasons not to use email, but instead share the video online and send a link instead. Video Transcript (Click to Expand) Hi. This is Gary [...] (Read More,
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12/3/10
Learn how to create and modify photo albums that will then appear on your iPhone in the Photos app. You can create them using iPhoto on your Mac, or folders with subfolders on your Mac or Windows. Video Transcript (Click to Expand) Hi, this is Gary with MacMost Now. On today's episode, let's look at [...] (Read More,
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11/15/10
In iPhoto 11 you can touch up your photos in several ways. You can cure red-eye, fix blemishes, straighten photos and more. You can also enhance or alter the colors in your photos in a number of ways. iPhoto always remembers the original photo, so you can revert even after changes have been made. Video [...] (Read More,
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11/8/10
You can order individual prints, books and cards in iPhoto 11. Ordering prints is quick and easy if you already have an account with Apple. iPhoto 11 features a new book browser and new options for making books. You can also order letterpress cards. You have the option to save books as PDF files or [...] (Read More,
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11/3/10
iPhoto 11 has new slideshow themes and a new way to customize the themes. You can simply play a slideshow, or create one in the left sidebar to use later. You can also export slideshows as video files. Video Transcript (Click to Expand) Hi, this is Gary with MacMost Now. On today's episode let's look [...] (Read More,
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10/27/10
iPhoto 11 includes a new way to email directly from iPhoto using colorful themes and a built-in email client. You can use any email account and customize the message. You can also email individual photos using drag and drop or exporting them first. Video Transcript (Click to Expand) Hi this is Gary with MacMost Now. [...] (Read More,
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8/23/10
You can search for files in the Finder using exclusions to narrow your search. This can help when the results are too numerous. You can also use exclusions in iTunes and iPhoto. Video Transcript (Click to Expand) Hi, this is Gary with MacMost Now. On today's episode, let's look at using exclusions while searching. Sometimes [...] (Read More,
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5/24/10
There are many ways to organize your photos in iPhoto. But the best method involves using keywords to tag each photo so you can search your collection for anything at any time. Video Transcript (Click to Expand) Hi, this is Gary with MacMost Now. On todays episode lets look at organizing your photos in iPhoto [...] (Read More,
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12/23/09
You can use Smart Albums in iPhoto 09 to get a list of all photos taken with a single camera, like the iPhone 3GS. You can also use other criteria like camera settings, keywords, descriptions, ratings and dates. Smart Albums update automatically and will sync back to your iPhone or iPod Touch. Video Transcript (Click [...] (Read More,
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11/30/09
Use iMovie 09 to create custom slideshows from your photographs. You can add titles before and between images, as well as text over photos. You can also add transitions, music and audio narration. Video Transcript (Click to Expand) Hi, this is Gary with MacMost Now. On today's episode let's learn how to make slideshows with [...] (Read More,
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11/16/09
Learn how to create artistic photo slideshows in iPhoto that can then be exported as video files. You can then email these video files, create a DVD or upload to a video sharing site. Video Transcript (Click to Expand) Gary Rosenzweig: Hi, this is Gary with MacMost Now, in today's episode let's learn how to [...] (Read More,
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10/14/09
Gary Rosenzweig takes a look at the section on printing and sharing pictures from his new book the MacMost.com Guide to Switching to the Mac. Video Transcript (Click to Expand) On today's episode, I'm going to look at some of the information in my new book, The MacMost.com Guide to switching to the Mac. In [...] (Read More,
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10/5/09
The Image Capture program on your Mac can give you direct control over the pictures on your digital camera. You can even take pictures with your camera while connected to your Mac. You can also create Web pages and PDFs using your photos. Video Transcript (Click to Expand) Gary: Hi this is Gary with MacMostNow. [...] (Read More,
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8/17/09
Learn how to take a photo in iPhoto 09 and make a small square icon to use as your icon or avatar in social media networks like Twitter, Facebook and other blogs and forums throughout the Web. Video Transcript (Click to Expand) Hi, this is Gary, with MacMost Now. On today's episode, let's look at [...] (Read More,
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5/29/09
Learn how to use keywords, checkmarks and ratings to organize your iPhoto collection. Video Transcript (Click to Expand) Hi! This is Gary with MacMost Now. On today's episode lets learn how to use keywords, check marks, and ratings to manage your iPhoto collection. So back in episode 212 and then in episode 215, of MacMost [...] (Read More,
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3/25/09
iPhoto 09 allows you to create albums that sync between iPhoto and your Facebook account. You can add more photos to an album later on, and receive tag information from your Facebook friends back in iPhoto. Video Transcript (Click to Expand) Hi. This is Gary with MacMost Now brought to you by SquareSpace. For a [...] (Read More,
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3/13/09
Check out the new Faces feature of iPhoto 09. You can tag people in your photos quickly with help from iPhoto’s facial recognition technology. Video Transcript (Click to Expand) Hi. This is gary with MacMost Now. This episode is brought to you by square space. For a great way to make a website visit MacMost.com/squarespace [...] (Read More,
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3/6/09
Learn about the new feature in iPhoto 09 that allows you to label each photo with a location. It can use the GPS data from your camera, or you can supply the location yourself. Video Transcript (Click to Expand) Gary Rosenzweig: Hi, this is Gary with MacMost Now. On today's episode, let's explore the new [...] (Read More,
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2/13/09
Take a look at 10 different ways you can turn a set of images into a quick slideshow on your Mac. Video Transcript (Click to Expand) Hi, this is Gary with MacMost Now. Today let's look at ten different ways to do slideshows on your Mac. Now if you want to create a slideshow for [...] (Read More,
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