Do Your ZIP Files Stop Working?

I recently had the Archive utility on my Mac go bonkers. Double-click on any zip archive or download a file from the net and it just sat there spinning. Fortunately I have good friends who are geekier than me. Thanks to Jeff Greenberg (https://twitter.com/filmgeek) I'm up an running again. Thought I'd share in case its happened to you.

1. In the Mac Finder, hold down the Option key.
2. Click the Go Menu and choose Library.
3. In the search field, enter the text com.apple.archiveutility.plist.
4. Narrow the search results to just your library.
5. Trash one or both files that are named com.apple.archiveutility.plist.
6. Launch Disk Utility (in your Utilities folder).
7. Select your hard drive.
8. Click Repair Permissions.
9. When it finishes, reboot.
10. Problem solved.

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iPhoto tutorial: Organizing images with a Smart Album

This iPhoto tutorial shows how to add your photos to a Smart Album automatically using parameters like ratings, keywords, locations, or even facial recognition profiles. Watch more at http://www.lynda.com/iPhoto-tutorials/Creating-Photo-Books-iPhoto/115960-2.ht....

This tutorial is a single movie from the Creating Photo Books with iPhoto course presented by lynda.com author Rich Harrington. The complete course is 2 hours and 7 minutes long and and shows how to make thoughtful, personalized gifts of photo books with iPhoto.

• Introduction
• 1. Getting Ready to Make a Book
• 2. Choosing a Book Theme
• 3. Customizing Layout for an iPhoto Book
• 4. Text and Captions
• 5. Formatting Images in a Book
• 6. Using Maps in a Book Layout
• 7. Finalizing a Book
• 8. Creating the Book
• 9. Other Export Options
• Conclusion

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iPhoto tutorial: Improve a washed out photo with saturation

This iPhoto tutorial shows how to improve an overexposed or washed out image with the Saturation control. Watch more at http://www.lynda.com/iPhoto-tutorials/Enhancing-Photos-iPhoto/115961-2.html?u....

This tutorial is a single movie from the Enhancing Photos with iPhoto course presented by lynda.com author Rich Harrington. The complete course is 1 hour and 30 minutes long and shows how to increase the quality of your photos using iPhoto.

Introduction 1. Controlling the iPhoto Interface 2. Essential Repairs 3. Improving Exposure 4. Improving Color 5. Black and White Effects 6. Polishing an Image 7. Managing Changes to Photos Conclusion

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iPhoto tutorial: Refining the black and white effect with temperature

This iPhoto tutorial shows how to improve black and white conversions by enhancing Definition and Contrast before applying the B&W effect, and refining the results with the Temperature slider. Watch more at http://www.lynda.com/iPhoto-tutorials/Enhancing-Photos-iPhoto/115961-2.html?u....

This tutorial is a single movie from the Enhancing Photos with iPhoto course presented by lynda.com author Rich Harrington. The complete course is 1 hour and 30 minutes long and shows how to increase the quality of your photos using iPhoto.

Introduction
1. Controlling the iPhoto Interface
2. Essential Repairs
3. Improving Exposure
4. Improving Color
5. Black and White Effects
6. Polishing an Image
7. Managing Changes to Photos
Conclusion

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iPhoto tutorial: Changing the page layout with options

This iPhoto tutorial shows how to take control of your page layout with Book Settings options such as Auto-Layout pages and Include the Apple logo at the end of the book. Watch more at http://www.lynda.com/iPhoto-tutorials/Creating-Photo-Books-iPhoto/115960-2.ht....

This tutorial is a single movie from the Creating Photo Books with iPhoto course presented by lynda.com author Rich Harrington. The complete course is 2 hours and 7 minutes long and and shows how to make thoughtful, personalized gifts of photo books with iPhoto.

Introduction 1. Getting Ready to Make a Book 2. Choosing a Book Theme 3. Customizing Layout for an iPhoto Book 4. Text and Captions 5. Formatting Images in a Book 6. Using Maps in a Book Layout 7. Finalizing a Book 8. Creating the Book 9. Other Export Options Conclusion

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Checking the info on an image in iPhoto

This iPhoto tutorial shows how to check the image info in order to find the file format and resolution, which may impact image processing. Watch more at http://www.lynda.com/iPhoto-

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One Day Sale on Cool Tiffen Apps

Two of my favorite iOS apps are on sale. I love Tiffen's filters…. and they work on your iOS device too! For Cyber Monday (November 26 only) the apps are on sale.

Tiffen Photo fx iPhone and iPod Touch App

Optimized for the iPhone 5 and newest iPod Touch, Photo fx is the most comprehensive, feature rich photo app available for the iPhone and iPod Touch. Featuring simulations of many of our award-winning Tiffen glass filters, plus specialized lenses, optical lab processes, film grain, exacting color correction, natural light and photographic effects along a clever paint system with a variety of brushes are now at your fingertips.
Sale Price: $0.99

Tiffen Photo fx Ultra iPad App

Photo fx Ultra includes all the great features from the iPhone App and takes advantage of the greater "real estate" on the iPad and iPad Mini. Find out why "Pocket Lint" named Photo fx Ultra the App of the Day saying: "This app is absolutely essential for the keen photographer, but so simple that it could be used by anyone."
Sale Price:$2.99

How to Get Any Software in Mac App Store for 20% Off

I figured out this deal last year. Best Buy always drops $100 iTunes cards to $80 over Black Friday weekend. Free shipping included. You are limited to 3 per order. But not 3 total. I just ordered 15 cards (yes, I spend that much on software and digital publications easily in a year). The codes work on iTunes, the iBook store, and the Mac App Store.

Enjoy.

Direct Link – http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Apple+-+%24100+iTunes+Gift+Card/4056157.p?id=1218452832749&skuId=4056157

My Books are On Sale for a Short Time

Looking for a discount on some of my books or videos? Here's the complete list.

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• Editor's Guide to Adobe Premiere Pro, 2nd Edition Book EBOOK
• Understanding Adobe Photoshop CS6 Book EBOOK
• Creating DSLR Video: From Snapshots to Great Shots Book EBOOK
• Motion Graphics with Adobe Creative Suite Studio Techniques Book EBOOK
• From Still to Motion: A photographer's guide to creating video with your DSLR Book

Time-Lapse in Final Cut Pro X

AdoramaTV presents DSLR | Video Tips with Richard Harrington. In this episode, Rich answers some of your recent questions about the time-lapse workflow on a mac computer.

Join him as he takes you through the process of building a time-lapse sequence using Final Cut Pro 10.

In earlier episodes, you learned how to work with your processed or RAW files in Adobe After Effects, including techniques such as color stabilizing, adding a vignette, or scaling and sizing over time. The Final Cut Pro 10 post-production process is the next step when creating compelling and unique time-lapse animations.