About the Training Videos

 

The titles listed below are Beginners Apple iLife tutorials. These lessons are aimed towards the novice and the author assumes the user as no prior experience with the application. The simplistic step-by-step format of the free Apple iLife training videos will ensure you quickly gain a level of competence and will be able to use Apple iLife in a commercial environment. Should a title be marked as Advanced it's recommended that the user have a solid working knowledge of the application before taking the training or have watched the beginners videos first.

For more information on each title and to watch the free Apple iLife tutorials just click the corresponding link of the title that interests you.


Apple iLife 11 Tutorial Video
(Tutor: Dwayne Ferguson, Number of Videos :96, Duration: 7 hours)
Beginner - Intermediate.
Version: Apple iLife 11

This Apple iLife 11 Tutorial Video will familiarize you with this powerful and fun Mac multimedia suite. You'll learn how to quickly get started with programs like GarageBand, iMovie, iPhoto and iTunes, and you'll finally get to see why Macs are so well regarded when it comes to creative work. With longtime animator and multimedia pro Dwayne Ferguson guiding you through each program in the iLife suite, you'll understand how each application works on its own and as part of a larger multimedia toolset. Some of the subjects include creating a photo library, removing red-eye from images, importing video content, editing and stabilizing video, working with audio loops, and more. There's no better way to learn creative software than by getting hands-on, and these Apple iLife tutorials will help you do just that.


Apple iLife 08 Tutorial Video
(Tutor: Dwayne Ferguson, Number of Videos :117, Duration: 6.5 hours)
Beginner - Intermediate.
Version: Apple iLife 08

This comprehensive series of beginners iLife 08 video tutorials will show you how to use the full-featured Mac multimedia suite to manage your photos, videos, and audio and unlock possibilities you didn’t know were possible.  Long-time motion and effects expert Dwayne Ferguson brings you a course that takes you through iLife’s most important features one step at a time, breaking down the powerful tools and capabilities of iTunes, iPhoto, iWeb, iDVD, GarageBand, and iMovie HD in separate example-based tutorials that are informative and easy to follow.  In addition to highlighting each Mac program, you will also learn how to use the suite of tools to create your own movie, podcast, and website.  These instructional videos are available online or as a single training CD or DVD video.


GarageBand 3 Tutorial Video
(Tutor: Bob Levitus
Number of Videos :
84, Duration: 6 hours).

As part of the iLife series this GarageBand beginners video tutorial will tell you everything you need to know to get started making your own musical compositions and recordings come to life.  Renowned Mac software expert Bob LeVitus covers everything from the ideal hardware set up to post-processing tweaks and effects in an engaging visually-focused format that is informative and easy to understand.  Whether you’re an aspiring musician or someone wanting to make high-quality voice recordings, these instructional videos break down each major aspect of the software and also provide walkthroughs for specific projects such as making podcasts and scoring movies.  Available online or as one convenient training package on CD and DVD.


Apple iLife 06 Tutorial Video
(Tutor: Bob Levitus
Number of Videos :
130, Duration: 8 hours).

Level: Beginner-Intermediate
Version: Apple iLife 06

This impressive Apple iLife ‘06 beginners video tutorial is perfect for users who purchased the multimedia suite with their Mac hardware but haven’t taken the time to learn what it can really do.  Longtime animation and motion-effects expert and Mac user Dwayne Ferguson breaks down the core features of iPhoto, iTunes, iMovie HD, iDVD, and iWeb and offers specific example-based walkthroughs for doing things like creating your own movies, podcasts, and websites.  It’s always said that Mac systems are the best for working with content creation, and these straightforward instructional videos show you why it’s true.  With these user-friendly tools and the hands-on training provided in this course, the creative possibilities are endless.  These tutorial videos are available online or on CD and DVD format.


Apple iLife 05 Tutorial Video
(Tutor: Dwayne Ferguson
Number of Videos :
106, Duration: 5 hours).

Level: Beginner-Intermediate
Version: Apple iLife 05

While this beginners iLife training video course applies to an older version of the iLife suite, it’s perfect if you’ve had the software for a while but never spent the time to learn what it can really do.  Long-time Mac professional and multimedia tutor Dwayne Ferguson introduces you to the many useful and powerful content management and creation tools at your disposal in iTunes, iPhoto, iMovie, iDVD, and GarageBand and makes it easy for you get started on projects of your own.  These hands-on, example-based tutorial videos take the guesswork and frustration out of teaching yourself new skills and show you what you and your Mac can really do.  This instructional video series is available online or as a CD or DVD learning package.


Apple iMovie 3 Tutorial Video
(Tutor: David Daigrepont
Number of Videos :
139, Duration: 7 hours).

Level: Beginner-Intermediate
Version: Apple iMovie 3

This impressive iMovie beginners tutorial video course covers an older version of iMovie, but it offers such a comprehensive introduction to the program as well as film and video practices in general, that it still has a lot to offer.  Perfect for users who are just getting to know the multimedia features of their Macs who want to make their home video and first projects look and sound great, these visually-focused, example-based instructional vidoes make learning complicated concepts easy.  Expert David Daigrepont takes you through shooting and editing principles one step at a time in this tutorial, giving you the confidence and knowledge you need to get great results.  Available online or as one convenient CD and DVD training video.