Quick Start Your Mac

Do you want to quickly master the basics of using your new Mac? We'll show you how with our 50 essential training videos that will get you up and running in no time.

Learn to navigate Mac OS X Leopard, the world's most advanced operating system like a pro. We cover topics like setup, installation, backing up and other useful tips; a must have for every new Mac user! It's like having your very own personal trainer right inside your Mac.

Here is a list of the individual videos:

Interface
1. Finder Views
2. The Sidebar
3. CoverFlow & QuickLook
4. Red Yellow Green Buttons
5. Resizing Windows & Columns
6. The Apple Menu
7. The Menu Bar
8. The Dock
9. Stacks
10. Exposé
11. Spotlight
12. Key Commands
13. Inserting & Ejecting Media
14. The Trash
15. Contextual Menus

Files
16. Opening Files
17. Saving Files
18. Copying & Moving Files
19. Creating Aliases
20. Renaming Files
21. Sharing Files Between Users

Applications
22. Quitting Applications
23. Managing Open Applications
24. Installing Applications
25. Deleting Applications

System
26. System Info
27. System Preferences
28. Multiple Users
29. Power Management
30. Sharing Your Mac
31. Setting up Printers
32. Software Update
33. Desktops & Screensavers
34. Right Clicking
35. Time Machine

Extras
36. Proper File Management
37. Force Quitting
38. Save as PDF
39. Sticky Notes
40. Zooming
41. Target Disk Mode
42. Recent Items
43. Burn Folder
44. Word Processing Options
45. Web Browsing Options
46. Media Player Options
47. Dashboard Widgets
48. File Compression
49. Help Menu
50. Windows on a Mac
Plus 3 Bonus Web Videos

Quick Start
to iPhoto ‘08

Taking the picture is only the beginning! Learn how to import, edit and share your precious memories using iPhoto 08.

Sit back and watch us demonstrate how to get the most from your digital photos and create your own color prints, slide shows, professional greeting cards, personalized calenders and even publish your own hard cover coffee-table photo book. Most importantly, we will show you how to safeguard your priceless images using iPhoto's built-in backup and archive software.

Here is a list of the individual videos:

Getting Started
1. Hardware & Software Requirements
2. Point & Shoot vs DSLR
3. JPG vs RAW
4. Optical vs Digital Zoom
5. Megapixels
6. Movie Mode
7. Photo Taking Tips

Importing
8. Launching iPhoto
9. Importing Photos
10. Import Drag & Drop
11. Import from Mail
12. Importing from Safari

Interface
13. Source List - Side Bar
14. Information Pane
15. Zoom Slider
16. Viewing Options

Organizing
17. Splitting & Merging Events
18. Skimming & Assigning Key Photos
19. Creating an Album from an Event
20. Creating a Blank Album
21. Smart Albums
22. Reordering Events & Photos
23. Creating a Basic Slideshow
24. Creating an Advanced Slideshow

Editing
25. Edit Modes
26. Rotating Photos
27. Cropping Photos
28. Straightening Photos
29. Enhancing Photos
30. Red-Eye Removal
31. Retouching Photos
32. The Effects Panel
33. The Adjustment Panel
34. Revert Photo to Original

Sharing
35. Emailing Photos
36. Setting Desktop Pictures
37. MobileMe
38. Burning Photos to Disc
39. Other Ways to Share Photos
40. Exporting Photos
41. Creating Books
42. Creating Calendars
43. Creating Cards
44. Printing Photos
45. Closing Comments
Plus 2 Bonus Web Videos


Quick Start to
iMovie & iDVD ‘08

Anyone can press record and capture footage onto a digital camcorder, but what if you could turn that footage into professional-looking finished masterpieces to share with your family and friends?

This easy to follow series of videos will show you how to import your footage, edit out the bad stuff while keeping the good stuff, add professional titles, a great soundtrack, and output your finished movie in a variety of formats including burning it to DVD or uploading it to YouTube. The iDVD section will show you how to create stunning-looking DVD menu layouts that may rival what comes out of Hollywood.

Here is a list of the individual videos:

The Basics
1. Camcorder Types
2. Non-Linear Tapeless Camcorders
3. Difference Between DV & HD
4. Interlace vs. Progressive Modes
5. Single CCD vs. Three-CCD
6. NTSC vs. PAL Frame Rates
7. FireWire/i.Link & USB Connectors
8. Camera Mic vs. External Mic
9. Features to Ignore or Avoid
10. Time Code Basics
11. Taking Notes While Shooting
12. Automatic vs. Manual Focus
13. Using a Dedicated External HD
14. Launching iMovie
15. A Quick Tour of the Interface

Importing & Interface
16. Importing From a DV Camcorder
17. Importing From a Tapeless Camcorder
18.Importing Movies from iPhoto
19. Importing Existing Quicktime Movies

20. Importing Old Analog Footage
21. Organizing Projects into Folders
22. Changing Project Properties
23. Duplicating & Deleting Projects
24. The Project Library & Browser
25. The Viewer
26. The Event Library
27. Playing Video
28. Skimming Video
29. Selecting vs. Slipping Video
30. Managing Events
31. Marking Footage
32. Viewing Time vs. Timecode

Basic Editing
33. Creating a New Project
34. Adding Clips to the Movie
35. Changing the Order of Clips
36. Basic Editing
37. Cropping & Rotating Clips
38. Making Video Adjustments
39. Reverting to Source Clips
40. Importing Pictures from iPhoto
41. Changing a Clip's Volume
42. Fading Audio In & Out
43. Adding Background Music & Effects
44. Adding Transitions
45. Adding Titles

Exporting & Output
46.Exporting to iTunes
47. Uploading to MobileMe
48. Uploading to YouTube
49. Exporting for iDVD

iDVD
50. Launching iDVD
51. The Interface
52. Using Drop Zones
53.Editing and Adding Text
54. Adding Movies
55. The Inspector Window
56. Creating a Slideshow
57. Adding Background Audio
58. Burning Your DVD
59. Using Magic iDVD
60. Closing Comments
Plus 2 Bonus Web Videos

Quick Start to GarageBand ‘08

Anyone can rock out with GarageBand '08! Create songs with easy-to-customize pre-made music loops, all the way up to pro-grade recording tools for the working musician, GarageBand has you covered. Our video training helps you get the most out of the music program that comes with every new Mac.

Watch us show you how to make a song that would have needed a million-dollar recording studio just a few years ago. Turn your passion into a podcast and share it with the world, with better sound than any radio station. Finally, burn your mastered recordings to disc, or export them as MP3's. It's never been easier!

Here is a list of the individual videos:

Getting Started
1. What is GarageBand?
2. Who Uses GarageBand
3. What You Need
4. Installing, Upgrading, & Updating
5. Launching GarageBand
6. Magic GarageBand

The Screen
7. Sample Project
8. The Track Mixer
9. Transport Controls
10. Loop Browser & Track Editor
11. Track Info Sidebar
12. Media Browser Sidebar
13. Menus & Getting Help
14. Keyboard & Musical Typing Windows

Making Music With Loops
15. Creating a New Project
16. Setting Up the Screen
17. The Loop Browser
18. Real & Software Instruments
19. Loops Into New Tracks

Building Your Mix
20. Drums & Percussion
21. Bass & Rhythm
22. Melodies & Harmonies
23. Basic Mixing
24. The Track Editor
25. Splitting, Merging & Moving Regions
26. Modifying Notes & Tuning
27. Track Info Sidebar
28. Changing Software Instruments
29. Basic Effects

Getting Other Sounds
30. Cables & Interfaces
31. Audio & Midi Settings
32. Guitars & Other Electric Instruments
33. Mics for Voice & Acoustic Instruments
34. Microphones Input

Getting Other Sounds
35. Loops as a Foundation
36. Getting a Good Guitar Sound
37. Recording a Riff
38. Recording a Solo

39. Cycle Regions & Multiple Takes
40. Recording a MIDI Keyboard
41. Adding Percussion
42. Recording Vocal Tracks

Mixing, Editing & Sharing
43. Choosing Your Preferred Takes
44. Copying & Pasting Riffs
45. Fixing MIDI Mistakes
46. Correcting Tuning & Timing
47. Basic Track Automation
48. Exporting Your Song

Recording a Podcast
49. New Podcast Project
50. Podcast Track
51. Auto-Ducking
52. Adding Music & Sound Effects
53. Adding Chapters, Artwork & Links
54. Exporting Your Podcast
Plus 3 Bonus Web Videos

Quick Start to iTunes

Anyone who owns an iPod, iPhone, or Apple TV uses iTunes. Not only is iTunes 8 a fantastic media player on your Mac or PC, but it is also the essential link to transferring music & videos from your computer to your digital devices. Learn how to organize your stuff by creating smart playlists, finding podcasts, syncing your calendars and contacts (even from your PC) to your iPod/iPhone, or even rent a show to watch on your Apple TV. Let us teach you all that iTunes can do from A through Z.

Here is a list of the individual videos:

Getting Started
1. Hardware & Software Requirements
2. Interface Basics
3. Dealing With Multiple Users/Devices

Preferences
4. General Settings
5. Parental Controls
6. Device Settings
7. Advanced Options

Adding to Your Library
8. Adding Music to Your Library
9. Adding Movies/TV Shows to Your Library
10. Adding Album Art

Organizing Your Library
11. Ratings
12. Play Counts
13. Basic Playlists
14. Smart Playlists
15. Genius Sidebar & Playlists
16. On the Go Playlists
17. Hidden View Options
18. Finding Duplicates

Convert Your Library
19. Importing Audio CDs
20. Converting Video for Devices
21. Converting Audio formats

The iTunes Store
22. Purchasing Content
23. The App Store
24. iTunes Mini-Store Tab
25. Subscribing to Podcasts
26. Audiobooks
27. Authorizing Other Computers

Devices
28. Syncing Your iPod/iPhone (Mac)
29. Syncing Your iPod/iPhone (PC)
30. Syncing/Streaming Your library to AppleTV
31. Using the Remote App
32. Ringtones (iPhone only)
33. Application Updates
34. Restoring/Updating Your Device

Playback
35. Playback/View Modes
35. Visualizations
35. Using Multiple Speakers
35. iTunes Radio

Sharing
36. Finding Shared Libraries
37. Sharing Your Library
38. Burning CD/DVDs
39. Printing Inserts & Listings
40. Backing Up
41. Closing Comments
Plus 3 Bonus Web Videos