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5 Point iPhoto Workflow

Despite having a bit of a play with Apple Aperture I have found myself returning to iPhoto again and again. Perhaps it is the way it easily integrates with iLife and iWork or the fact the photo books offer more option who knows but I use it on more or less a daily basis.

500D : The Communities

If you have just shelled out your hard earned cash on the new Canon 500D then you might be looking for a few good resource sites to help you get the best out of your camera or to put your creativity on display. I have listed 4 useful sites or groups that offer a great community for 500D owners.

Canon 500D : Thoughts

Back in the early 1990s I won my first EOS film camera, it was amazing and when the EOS 300D arrived it was a must buy. I pretty much suffer from an illness known as upgradeitus and thus I have owned the 350D, 400D, 450D and now the 500D.

A Guitarist’s Dream

Garageband is one of those Apple applications that I appreciate massively. It isn’t the fact that it is one of the most powerful and easy to use podcast creators or audio editors but the appreciation comes for its power as a multitrack recorder. Having played in numerous bands growing up I am no stranger to multitrack tape recorders, I frankly hated them.

Final Cut – Reversing Clips

This quick tutorial covers how easy it is to change both the direction and speed of a clip in Final Cut Express. The tutorial is aimed at anyone making the leap from iMovie to Final Cut Express.

Time Freeze in Final Cut

As you know we are massive fans of Daniel Wallace / Tim Burton’s Big Fish film. One the scenes we attempt to replicate in teaching basic Final Cut techniques is the time freeze scene. This the point in the film with Edward Bloom sees the love of this life, see below.

Rotoscope with Quicktime & Photoshop

Previously we published a six step guide to rotoscoping. The tutorial covered the back to basic manual production of rotoscope animation, akin to the type used in the famous a-ha ‘Take on me‘ video. 

Apple Podcasting Tips

The Apple TV “Take Two” software upgrade has been released, making it easier than ever for people to enjoy your podcasts wherever there is a TV. A whole new audience will understand the benefits of podcasts as soon as they experience them this way.

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