The Macintosh iLife 08 by Jim Heid
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Book Reviews of The Macintosh iLife 08
Book Review: A "Must Have" Companion to iLife
Summary: 5 Stars
I have been a big fan of Jim Heid's iLife books (and videos). I first discovered Jim on the Apple web site beginners video tutorials for iLife '05. I was so impressed by his video tutorials, I bought the iLife '05 book. I recommended the book and bought the book for several friends who were iLife users - experienced and novice. I continued to use the iLife '05 book when I upgraded to iLife '06.
I particularly like the way the books are laid out. The book is consistent throughout with the structure and layout of each chapter and each page. The "one complete topic per page" template is very effective for a beginning-to-end read because it carves all of the applications into wonderful "bite sized" pieces that anyone will find easy to understand. It is also great for a reference because you can find the 2-page spread relating to your particular interest, and know just how to read the page to get what you are looking for.
The only disappointment in the iLife '08 book - no accompanying DVD. I LOVED the DVD that came with the iLife '05 book. That book covered all the bases - you could sit down with the DVD and in about an hour get a great introduction and be off and productive in using any of the applications. You could then go to the book and read it, or just use it as reference, but you'll quickly find yourself "drawn into" reading the entire book, because each topic is so well written and there are so many "gems" you can find.
Despite the lack of the DVD :-( I still highly recommend this book as the "Must Have" companion to iLife.
Book Review: The Best iLife book around
Summary: 5 Stars
When I first got this book I thought I may have wasted my money. Such a large portion of the volume is devoted to iTunes and iTunes is easy enough to use that it doesn't need instructions, right? I'm glad to say that I was mistaken. There are lots of features and settings that aren't immediately obvious and I'm now using an old iBook connected to my stereo system as a remote media server accessible from the other three computers on the network.
My original reason for getting the book was to learn Garage Band and I'm not disappointed. I'm still learning but I'm now able to set up background music to practice my guitar to as well as make some decent sounding home recordings. Any problem is not Garage Band but my non-compliant fingers. Oh well.
iMovie coverage seems good, though I've only played with a couple of videos, as does iDVD coverage. There's a nice section on iPhoto, too, though I'm now using Adobe Bridge and Photoshop instead.
I enjoy the format that is heavy on pictures and offers a nicely digestible amount of information per page. Highly recommended.
Book Review: Best book to learn & use the iLife apps
Summary: 5 Stars
With every version of iLife, I have purchased the corresponding version of The Macintosh iLife book by Jim Heid. While I am a big fan of the Missing Manual books, the Heid books actually show you the controls as well as write about them, and there are very useful tips included on every page. Even after learning an iLife application, this book is very valuable to come back to for details when doing later projects.
The '05 book included a tutorial DVD that was useful, and I believe these are still available for viewing on Jim Heid's website. The '06 and this version do not include a DVD, probably to allow the book to be published sooner, which is OK with me. The book does a better job of instruction than the DVD tutorials, because it can provide more detail.
Book Review: Great book for new Mac users
Summary: 5 Stars
Get this book first. It's the only one you need for iLife 08. It is great for a beginner (like me) or for someone who wants to get more out of the programs. This book is full of hints and tips I would never have figured out in years.
A feature that I liked was its 2-page spread articles. One thing at a time, covered neatly in a 2-page spread with plenty of color illustrations. You can learn one thing a day, or keep reading and learn the entire program.
Jim Heid did a great job. Worth every penny, and Amazon has a great price.
Book Review: iLIFE '08 by Jim Heid
Summary: 5 Stars
The Macintosh iLife 08
This is THE book to get to work through the learning of iLife 08. Color phots and written in a manner that helps you through the problem you are working on and does not make you go through a lot of other material to get to your issue. Bought the same book for iLife 06, but there are enough new things in iLife 08 that I like having the new book.