iPhoto

[ Main Screen ] [ Preferences ] [ Menus ] [ Viewing Photos ] [ Importing Photos ] [ Deleting Images ] [ Labeling Photos ] [ Photo Albums ] [ Editing ]

Preferences

- to change select the iPhoto menu and then click on Preferences

Appearance permits the placement of either a shadow (drop shadow against a white background), a frame or no frame around each photo using the slider allows the choice of background color - black - to - white Align to Grid if checked the photos are aligned based on an invisible grid if not checked as many photos as possible are placed on each row Most Recent on Top placed most recently imported photos at the top of the photo library if not checked photos placed at the bottom of photo library Double Click by default double clicking on image changes to Edit view if Separate Window is selected double clicking opens the photo in a separate editing window if photo editing software (Photoshop) is to be selected, select Other and click Set button to select the program of choice. Rotate Photos permits the rotation of images either clockwise or counterclockwise when the Rotate bottom is clicked

Menus

Viewing Photos

• a click on the Photo Library Icon in the Album panel permits the viewing of all photos imported into iPhoto
• a click on the Last Import Icon will permit the viewing of only the photos from the most recent import
• photos can be arranged in the main library by selecting the View Menu and choosing "Arrange Photos" which permits arrangement by roll, date or time. Photos can not be dragged from one location to another as is possible in an Album
• photos can also be viewed by Title, Keyword or by Film Roll
• four view buttons permit the following:
  • Import - supplies information and options for importing photos
  • Organize - permits the printing , ordering, conversion and burning of photos for a slideshow, email, desktop, order or permanent external storage

• Edit - switches the lower panel to editing tools - cropping, enhancing, red eye, retouching and brightness and contrast
• Book - provides tools for creating a hard-bound book
• selecting the slide show button (right arrow - Album panel) activates the slideshow that uses the settings that have been set in SlideShow from Organize. The settings include: time for each slide, whether the slides are displayed in random order instead of organized order from album, whether the slideshow should be repeated and what music is to be used in the background.

Importing Photos

a) From a camera

Note: each camera has its own specific settings for transferring images. For example if a Canon A70 is used, the switch beside the LCD screen must be in a down position prior to image transfer.

• connecting a camera should automatically launch iPhoto. If iPhoto does not launch click on its icon in the dock.
• iPhoto will recognize the camera by identifying the type of camera and the number of images to be transferred.
• a choice can be made in regards to erasing the images from the camera. If this Option has been selected a prompt asking if the images are to be erased will appear after the import.
• once the images have been imported they are visible in the main image library window.
• images are physically stored in the Pictures Folder in the Home Directory. The Path should read: Hard Drive/Users/Home Directory/Pictures/iPhoto Library
• in the iPhoto library the images are further organized by Year/Month/Day

b) From a Hard Drive

• to import images from the Hard Drive click on File Menu and then click on Import. The computer must be directed to image location and then Import must be selected.
• multiple images can be selected by holding down the Shift Key and then selecting the images.
• another procedure is to simply drag the images from the hard drive to the Main iPhoto Window

Deleting Images

• select the image in the Main iPhoto Window and press the Delete key. An alert will appear asking if you really want to delete the image.
• deleting an image from the Main iPhoto Window permanently removes the image from the Library and any album that contained the image.
• deleting an image from an album only removes it from that Album

Labeling Photos

a) Keywords

Editing keyword represents broad groups or topics which permit sorting by that particular category iPhoto installs some keywords which can be edited except for None (check mark) and permits the addition of other keywords to edit keywords go to the Edit Menu and click on Edit Keywords. Highlight the keyword and type in a new name. When complete click on Done. Assigning photos can be assigned keywords select image to which keywords are to be assign, select the keywords and click on assign any number of keywords can be assigned to an image to remove all keywords assigned to an image click on the Checkmark. If an individual keyword is to be removed click on the keyword and then click on remove to assign a keyword(s) to a group of images highlight all the pictures that will be part of the group and then select the keywords that would be assigned to a single image. Searching by Keyword search by any keyword by clicking on that keyword or by typing b) Image Titles each photo can be given a name or title click on the photo to rename and the name of the photo will appear next to the Title. Type in a new name and press Return

c) Comments to open the Comment Window click on "i" found in the Album Panel to add comments (description of the picture) click on the Comment Window any type of information can be inserted

Photo Albums

• albums represent the best organizational tool because they are easily created, modified and can contain as many images as you like.
• Initially the Photo Album Window will contain the Photo Library and the Last Import (default)
• to create a new album click on the new photo album button ( + ) at which time a prompt will appearing requesting a name.
• once a name has been typed and OK clicked the new photo album will appear in the Photo Album Window
• an album can be renamed by double clicking on the album name
• to add photos to an album drag the photos from the Photo Library. A red badge will become visible indicating the number of photos that are being dragged to the new album.
• an image can be placed in a number of albums
• an image can be placed in a specific album only once
• to view photos in an album click on the name of the album
• to change the order of photos in an Album drag the images to the location desired. A vertical bar appears where the photos will be placed
• duplicating a photo in an Album also creates a duplicate in the Main Library
• to remove an image from an album click on the image to be deleted and hit the Delete key. A prompt will appear asking if the image is to be deleted.
• Note: removing an image from an album does not remove the image from the Main Photo Library

Editing Photos

• features are basic but address the concerns of most camera users.
• to access the editing tools click on the Edit button found below the main image window
• if the changes made are not suitable select the File Menu and select the Undo command or use Command Z. This permits the undoing of one step at a time.
• quitting iPhoto results in Command Z or ("Undo") not being able to undo any changes made the last time you used iPhoto.
• one safeguard if you wish to have the original back is to open the File Menu and choose "Revert to Original". All modifications made to the original will be lost because Revert to Original will undo ALL edits that you have ever made to the picture, including cropping, rotating, enhancing and retouching.
• it is recommended that before doing any editing that a duplicate is created.

Original Photo	Enhanced Photo	Cropped Photo	Black and White Photo

Tools

• Cropping
  • permits the editing of a photo by selecting only the part that would require
  • can be used to resize a photo
  • results in changes to that photo in the photo library and every photo album in which it appears
  • process
    • select the photo
    • press Edit if the menu has not been selected
    • position the cross hair in the corner of the area which is to be cropped
    • click and drag to the other corner of the area required
    • the cropped out area appears lighter
    • the move the crop selection click inside the rectangular cropping area and drag
    • to resize the crop selection position the tip of the pointer in any corner of the cropping selection and when the pointer changes to a finger click and drag the selection to the desired size.
    • click on the Crop Icon in the Edit Panel to complete the required crop
    • after cropping a photo press the Control key to compare the cropped photo to the original
    • if the crop is not the desired result go the the Edit Menu and click Undo or go the File Menu and choose Revert to Original
• Constrain
  • used in conjunction with the cropping tool and allows the image to be kept in a certain ratio (4 x 3, 4 x 7, 5 x 6 etc.)
  • if the cropped image is to be a specific ratio click on the Constrain pop-up menu and select the correct size from given menu
  • follow the step for cropping once constraint ratio has been selected
• Enhance - Magic Wand
  • instantly corrects any photo that’s too dark, too light, or overexposed.
  • iPhoto has the ability to analyze the color, brightness and contrast of a photo and automatically change the settings.
  • process
    • select the photo
    • click the Edit button if that menu has not been selected
    • click the Enhance button
    • after Enhancing press the Control key to compare the edited photo to the original
    • if the Enhancement is not the desired result go the the Edit Menu and click Undo or go the File Menu and choose Revert to Original
      
• Red Eye
  • used to reduce or eliminate the red color in the subject's eyes caused when a flash is used
  • procedure
    • select the photo
    • click the Edit if that menu has not been selected
    • use the Constrain pop-up menu and make sure Constrain is set to "None".(permits free drawing)
    • position the crosshair pointer at one corner of the subject's eye area, then drag to enclose both eyes. . It is recommended that a small an area as possible be selected. To help select the area it is also recommended that the Zoom control in the Window menu be used.
    • click the Red-Eye icon.
    • after reducing red-eye press the Control key to compare the edited photo to the original
    • if the red-eye reduction is not the desired result go the the Edit Menu and click Undo or go the File Menu and choose Revert to Original
      
• Retouch - Brush Tool
  • is intended for photos that have very small blemishes, like scratches in old photos that has been scanned
  • iPhoto replaces the blemish with the color and texture that surrounds the area
  • process
    • select the photo
    • click the Edit if that menu has not been selected
    • click the Retouch icon
    • use the mouse to "rub" the cursor around on top of the blemish and in a short time it will seem to disappear.
    • to check the progress of Retouching hold down the Control key and the picture will change back to the point prior to starting the retouch.. Letting go of the Control key returns your retouching.
    • f the retouch is not the desired result go the the Edit Menu and click Undo or go the File Menu and choose Revert to Original
      
• Brightness/Contrast
  • results in changes to that photo in the photo library and every photo album in which it appears
  • used if picture are too light or too dark
  • process
    • select the photo.
    • click the Edit button if that menu has not been selected
    • drag the Brightness and Contrast sliders
    • after changing the Brightness/Contrast press the Control key to compare the edited photo to the original
    • if it is not the desired result go the the Edit Menu and click Undo or go the File Menu and choose Revert to Original
• Black/White
  • provides the opportunity to examine the photo as a black and white photo creating more of a vintage look.
  • process
    • select the photo.
    • click the Edit button if that menu has not been selected
    • click on the B & W Button
    • if it is not the desired result go the the Edit Menu and click Undo or go the File Menu and choose Revert to Original