MacVoices #683: PhotoPlus Expo – Pam Helm, Photo Effects Winner of the O’Reilly Photoshop Cook-Off

Palm HelmPam Helm of p.c. helm is the winner of the Photo Effects category in the first O’Reilly Photoshop Cook-Off. In an interview at the contest reception at PhotoPlus Expo in New York City, Pam explains why her image has a double meaning for her, the techniques she used, and provides advice for those interested in furthering their graphics knowledge.

MacNotables #683: Jason Snell on the Macworld Gear Guide, iTunes 7, the Slingbox and MacAddict’s Transition to Mac|Life

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Jason SnellJason Snell discusses the soon-to-be-delivered annual gear guide edition of Macworld magazine, some of the picks, and why they don’t limit themselves to strictly Mac products. This issue also covers iTunes 7, and Jason and Chuck discuss why the improvements are so important as the world of digital media has evolved. Jason also talks about the Slingbox and what the recent release of a Mac version of the software could mean to your video watching, no matter where you are. Jason also provides some thoughts on the re-branding of MacAddict magazine as Mac|Life, and comments on the publication’s ambitions.

MacVoices #682: PhotoPlus Expo – Suzanne Pitts, Grand Prize Winner of the O’Reilly Photoshop Cook-Off Discusses Her Award-Winning Image

Suzanne PittsSuzanne Pitts of Pacific Image Photography was named as the grand prize winner of the first O’Reilly Photoshop Cook-Off at a reception at PhotoPlus Expo in New York City. Suzanne talks about her image, her inspiration, and some of the details on how it was created. Suzanne also provides some thoughts on creativity, the power of the tools available to professional photographers, and why it is best to learn by doing.

MacVoices #681: Julian Miller of Script Software on ChatFX, iClock and More

Julian MillerJulian Miller of Script Software talks about ChatFX, the iChat add-on that delivers amazing effects, including bluescreening, for your video iChats. Julian discusses how ChatFX works its magic, what their reaction was to seeing many of the ChatFX effects show up in the Leopard preview, and how they plan to address the competition from Apple. Julian also covers the key features of iClock and profiles several of the other products from their outstanding gallery of software, including iKey, iWatermark, CopyPaste and more.

MacNotables #682: Dennis Sellers on Mac OS Licensing, Spotlight Improvements, Internet Addiction and Becoming an Analyst

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Dennis SellersDennis Sellers of Macsimum News discusses the latest, “Apple should license the Mac OS” report, his thoughts on why Apple needs to enhance Spotlight to compete with Google, the “threat” of Internet addiction, and his ascension to the exhalted status of analyst.