Jeff Carlson is the author of the brand new iMovie 09 and iDVD for Mac OS X: Visual QuickStart Guide from Peachpit, and has plenty of information to provide on both programs. Jeff explains why the book applies to brand new users of iMovie ’09 as well as those versed in previous versions of Apple’s movie-editing software, the program’s significant evolution from iMovie ’08, and how iDVD fits into a world where DVDs seem to be sliding. Jeff also reveals some undocumented features just added to iMove ’09, including a Ken Burns effect, discusses what video optimization is and why you should care, and tells you how to get half his book for free.
MacVoices #979: A Peek Behind The Curtain at The Unofficial Apple Weblog
A group of the many bloggers from The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) give us a look behind the scenes at one of the most popular Apple blogs on the Web. The team discuss the genesis of their site, the intelligence and passion of their readers, and what motivates them to share their views on The Mac and the iPhone. Editing philosophies that enhance, not inhibit, the bloggers, site structure and how readers access TUAW’s content, and what it takes to blog for TUAW are all part of this bonus-length interview that showcases both the humor and intensity of the the participants. The guests include:
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MacNotables #925: Jim Dalrymple On His New Web Site, iPhone 3.0, AT&T’s Reversal On iPhone Pricing and the Palm Pre’s iTunes Challenges
Jim Dalrymple is back in action with a new web site, The Loop, and contributing to CNET. Jim discusses his objectives for the new site, how he plans to achieve them, and some of the challenges he is dealing with. Jim also provides his take on the AT&T’s change of position on iPhone 3G S pricing, covers the iPhone 3.0 software and how it delivers amazing value even for first generation iPhones, and wraps up with some thoughts on the shot across the Palm Pre’s bow that Apple delivered regarding iTunes syncing.
MacNotables #924: Ted Landau Goes Off-Road on WWDC, iPhone 3.0, Lost iPhones, an Apple Cable and the End of an Era
Mac troubleshooting guru Ted Landau attended Apple’s Worldwide Developer’s Conference came away with plenty of information and stories. Ted talks about how many vendors view the social aspects of WWDC as an important take-away, the parties that no one seems to hear much about, and why he decided to attend, even though he’s not a developer. Ted also talks about his enthusiasm for the iPhone 3.0 software, a dilemma that the new “Find my iPhone” feature introduces, a Cinema Display cable problem and solution, and what marks, for Ted, the end of an era.
MacVoices #978: Taking Control of Safari 4 with Sharon Zardetto
Sharon Zardetto just finished up her new Take Control of Safari 4 ebook, and has a great deal to say about the latest iteration of Apple’s browser. Sharon explains why not all of Safari’s new features are readily evident, but are important nonetheless, the changes between the beta and release versions, the new “page content search” feature, and how users can become more efficient using both new and existing features. Sharon discusses Safari’s improvements in managing and finding information, how Safari stacks up from the standards perspective and whether that’s really important, and delivers some of her favorite tips for organizing tabs and RSS feed information.