Provides an in-depth study of the primary feature set and basic interface of iLife '09. iLife '09 is a suite of digital authoring tools that comes with every Mac: iPhoto, iMovie, GarageBand, iDVD, and iWeb.   (3 days)

Course Description

This three-day, hands-on course introduces students to the features and interface of iLife. iLife is a suite of digital authoring tools that comes with every Mac: iPhoto, iMovie, GarageBand, iDVD, and iWeb. With iLife, you will learn to create media-rich digital projects and share them online with a few clicks. Featuring footage and images from around the world, the focused lessons cover all aspects of iLife—everything from organizing and sharing your photo library to creating polished video and soundtracks. Along the way, you will produce movies, picture books, podcasts, websites, blogs, and custom DVDs.

Who Should Attend

This class is designed for educators, students, professionals, and others who prefer hands-on and interactive instruction to best explore the functionality of all iLife applications. This course prepares students to pass the Apple Certified Associate, iLife exam.

What You Will Learn

• Master the iLife tools quickly through fun, real-world projects
• Turn your photos into cards, picture books, calendars, or a web gallery
• Add motion and music to a slideshow, then publish it online
• Create and share a video with polished transitions, music, and effects
• Build a soundtrack in GarageBand, create a final mix, and score a simple movie
• Create a podcast, blog, website, and DVD

Prerequisites

Students should have the following prerequisite knowledge prior to attending the course:

• Basic knowledge of the Macintosh OS