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MacVoices #9103: Deke McClelland and Colleen Wheeler Serve Up ‘Martini Hour’ at Photoshop World

Deke McClelland and Colleen Wheeler are taking their show on the road! The co-hosts of Martini Hour will be recording several special sessions of their show at Photoshop World in Las Vegas, and take a break from the preparations by revealing its origins. Deke has a habit of putting his own unique twist on his projects, and Martini hour is no exception. From the show’s musical aspects to the way they talk listeners through graphic techniques, Deke and Colleen explain how Martini Hour has evolved, mention their guest list for Las Vegas, Deke’s latest project, Photoshop Top 40, and more.

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MacVoices #9102: Kelly Thompson of iStockPhoto Discusses Their New Legal Guarantee on Their Media Collection

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Looking for stock photography, video or audio clips, but are concerned about licensing? Kelly Thompson, Chief Operating Officer of iStockPhoto talks about the latest upgrade to their media offerings, a new “Legal Guarantee” on their entire collection. With an automatic guarantee up to $10,000, and an Extended Legal Guarantee up to $250,000 available, iStockPhoto has raised the bar on safely using stock media for your projects, especially in the microstock space. Kelly explains how the new guarantee affects both users and those who submit their media to iStockPhoto, and why they can’t implement the guarantee retroactively. Kelly also provides an introduction to Vetta, their new premium collection of “the best of the best” that is, literally, suitable for framing.

MacNotables #941: Ted Landau on iPod nano Video, Ringtones, the iPhone Closed Platform and More

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Ted LandauTed Landau and host Chuck Joiner start out by debating the burning question, “Is a video camera a compelling addition to the iPod nano,” covering uses both serious and frivilous. Then the new ringtone options take center stage for a discussion of the inconsistencies and challenges over the way this all works in iTunes 9. If you’re a ringtone fan, you need to hear about Ted’s adventures with what works and what doesn’t. Ted tells a story about “old” iPod options, covers the video camera you already have (but might not think about), compares the iPhone vs. the Mac as open platforms, and clarifies that his last column at MacFixIt was not his obituary.

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MacVoices #9101 – Jeff Carlson Puts Snow Leopard in Your Pocket

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Jeff CarlsonNeed to get up to speed on Apple Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard fast? Jeff Carlson helps you with his new Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard Pocket Guide from Peachpit. Jeff talks about who will benefit most from his book, the subtleties in the newest Mac OS that amount to an important upgrade, and names some of his favorite new capabilities. Snow Leopard is a natural evolution of the Mac OS; Jeff explains how it should be viewed as both an advance for users and developers alike, and how he merges information on both new and existing features to deliver a guide for both new and experienced users.

MacNotables #940: Jim Dalrymple on Microsoft’s Poaching, Apple TV, iPod nano Video and the Best Audio Plug-Ins

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Jim DalrympleIn a far-reaching discussion, Jim Dalrymple of The Loop talks about Microsoft’s poaching of Apple Store employees, the status of the Apple TV and why it can be frustrating and the surprising video and audio quality of the iPod nano camera. Jim also comments on the ease of the transition to Snow Leopard for most, and dives deep into what he feels are the best audio plug-ins for the Mac.