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From the show floor at the 2013 NAB Show in Las Vegas, Christopher Reilly, the Vice President of Technical Services for ZOO Digital, profiles two of their services for video professionals. ZOOcore is a cloud-based collaboration and workflow platform that avoids the inevitable lengthy email chains, keeps everyone in the project informed, and every step documented. ZOOsubs lets you put your lower-third and titling work in the cloud, facilitating sharing of assets, drafts and finished products. This edition of MacVoices is sponsored by Smile, the makers of the brand new PDFpen 6 and PDFpenPro 6, as  PDFpen for iPad and PDFpen for iPhone. Links Chuck Joiner is the producer and host of MacVoices, MacVoicesTV. You can catch up with what he’s doing on Twitter, Facebook, Google+, App.net and LinkedIn. Subscribe to MacVoices audio-only in iTunes, or subscribe to MacVoices Video in iTunes to see all the action.  The post MacVoices #13104: NAB – ZOO Digital Offers Cloud-Based Services For Project Collaboration and Video Titling appeared first on MacVoices » MacVoices.The post MacVoices #13104: NAB – ZOO Digital Offers Cloud-Based Services For Project Collaboration and Video Titling appeared first on MacVoices » MacVoices.

At the 2013 NAB Show in Las Vegas, Josh Apter of The Padcaster tells the story of the product that turns your iPad into a serious video tool. Effectively acting as a cage for your iPad, you can mount it on a tripod, mount accessories such as lights, microphones and more to create an all-in-one portable video production unit with the largest viewfinder you’ve ever had. Josh outlines all of its functions, talks about the just-approved Kickstarter project for The Padcaster for the iPad mini, and more. This edition of MacVoices is sponsored by Smile, the makers of the brand new PDFpen 6 and PDFpenPro 6, as  PDFpen for iPad and PDFpen for iPhone. Links Chuck Joiner is the producer and host of MacVoices, MacVoicesTV. You can catch up with what he’s doing on Twitter, Facebook, Google+, App.net and LinkedIn. Subscribe to MacVoices audio-only in iTunes, or subscribe to MacVoices Video in iTunes to see all the action.  The post MacVoices #13103: NAB – Josh Apter Turns Your iPad Into A Serious Video Tool with The Padcaster appeared first on MacVoices » MacVoices.The post MacVoices #13103: NAB – Josh Apter Turns Your iPad Into A Serious Video Tool with The Padcaster appeared first on MacVoices » MacVoices.

Apple has updated iBooks Author, and Michael E. Cohen has followed suit by giving us a new version of his book, Take Control of iBooks Author. Michael discusses some of the new features that help you get the most out of the program, talks about the quiet revolution that iBooks Author is involved in, and provides a combination of philosophical and practical advice on using and appreciating this powerful tool. This edition of MacVoices is sponsored by Smile, the makers of the brand new PDFpen 6 and PDFpenPro 6, as  PDFpen for iPad and PDFpen for iPhone. Links Chuck Joiner is the producer and host of MacVoices, MacVoicesTV. You can catch up with what he’s doing on Twitter, Facebook, Google+, App.net and LinkedIn. Subscribe to MacVoices audio-only in iTunes, or subscribe to MacVoices Video in iTunes to see all the action.  Take Control of iBooks Author (Take Control Web Site) Take Control of Getting Ready for iBooks Author – Michael E. Cohen  The post MacVoices #13102: Michael E. Cohen Takes Control of the Newest iBooks Author appeared first on MacVoices » MacVoices.The post MacVoices #13102: Michael E. Cohen Takes Control of the Newest iBooks Author appeared first on MacVoices » MacVoices.

Smile has released the new version of PDFpen 6, with a ton of new features. Philip Goward, Jean MacDonald and Greg Scown talk about the new PDF-to-Microsoft Word export, the redesigned interface and Retina Display optimization. That’s hardly all, though. The team covers some of their other favorite features, discuss the extra capabilities of PDFpenPro 6, the variety of upgrade options, and the differences between the Mac App Store version and the direct purchase version. This edition of MacVoices is sponsored by Take Control Books. The answers you need now, from leading experts. Links Chuck Joiner is the producer and host of MacVoices, MacVoicesTV. You can catch up with what he’s doing on Twitter, Facebook, Google+, App.net and LinkedIn. Subscribe to MacVoices audio-only in iTunes, or subscribe to MacVoices Video in iTunesto see all the action.    Philip Goward is a co-founder of Smile, developers of PDFpen and TextExpander. He lives in San Francisco and has a passion for opera. You can find him on Twitter. Jean MacDonald is a partner and head of Marketing and PR at Smile, developers of PDFpen and TextExpander, as well as an active member of the tech community. A would-be rock ‘n roll star, you can follow all of Jean’s exploits on her Twitter stream. Greg Scown is a partner and co-founder of Smile, developers of PDFpen and TextExpander. You can follow him on Twitter. PDFpen 6 on the Smile site PDFpenPro 6 PDFpen 6 in the Mac App Store PDFpenPro 6 in the Mac App Store PDFpen for iPhone PDFpen for iPad The post MacVoices #13101: The Smile Crew Discusses PDFpen 6 and PDFpenPro 6 appeared first on MacVoices » MacVoices.The post MacVoices #13101: The Smile Crew Discusses PDFpen 6 and PDFpenPro 6 appeared first on MacVoices » MacVoices.

Joe Kissell has made updates large and small to Take Control of iCloud, taking the book to v1.4.1 to include up-to-the-minute information on all aspects of Apple’s online service. Joe talks about why user experience can be mixed for some users and rock solid for others, the changes that the service has been undergoing, and some of the controversies that have caused some to look sideways at iCloud. iCloud has many services that we often overlook. Joe reminds us of the many functions that iCloud delivers, and the ones he believe you should pay attention to. This edition of MacVoices is sponsored by Smile, the makers of the brand new PDFpen 6 and PDFpenPro 6, as  PDFpen for iPad and PDFpen for iPhone. Links Chuck Joiner is the producer and host of MacVoices, MacVoicesTV. You can catch up with what he’s doing on Twitter, Facebook, Google+, App.net and LinkedIn. Subscribe to MacVoices audio-only in iTunes, or subscribe to MacVoices Video in iTunes to see all the action. Joe Kissell is the author of over two dozen Take Control ebooks, as well as a host of print books. He is a senior editor for TidBITS, and a Senior Contributor to Macworld. Keep up with him if you can on his personal blog, JoeKissell.com, and on Twitter. The post MacVoices #13100: Joe Kissell Takes Control of iCloud appeared first on MacVoices » MacVoices.The post MacVoices #13100: Joe Kissell Takes Control of iCloud appeared first on MacVoices » MacVoices.

The most recent MacJury debated the utilities of the Mailbox app mailbox and discussed the usefulness and longevity of RSS, especially as it relates to the soon-to-be gone Google Reader. Online identities, SEO and Kevin Lynch’s move from Adobe to Apple were part of the deliberations with Peter Cohen, Dori Smith, Brett Terpstra and host Chuck Joiner. This edition of MacVoices is sponsored by Smile, the makers of the brand new PDFpen 6 and PDFpenPro 6, as  PDFpen for iPad and PDFpen for iPhone. Links Chuck Joiner is the producer and host of MacVoices, MacVoicesTV. You can catch up with what he’s doing on Twitter, Facebook, Google+, App.net and LinkedIn. Subscribe to MacVoices audio-only in iTunes, or subscribe to MacVoices Video in iTunes to see all the action.   Peter Cohen started working with Jim Dalrymple after his site, MacGaming, became part of MacCentral. They worked together at Macworld, where Jim supervised Peter for many years. In his position as Senior Editor, Peter posted and edited daily news on the MacCentral and Macworld.com Web sites. Peter wrote the monthly Game Room column for Macworld magazine and contributed countless other reviews and articles over the years. After leaving Macworld in September, 2009, Peter immediately reunited with Jim as The Loop’s executive editor. Peter also continues to do a variety of freelance work for online and print publications including Mac|Life, MacFormat, MacUser (UK) and Tap! Peter is also an accomplished podcaster – a co-host and co-founder of Angry Mac Bastards, a weekly podcast that rebuffs some of the more questionable Apple-centric news and analysis posted to the Web. Peter is also frequently featured on other podcasts: he’s appeared on The MacJury, iGame Radio, the Tech Night Owl Live, International Mac Podcast, TUAW Talkcast and many others. (From The Loop) Dori Smith is an expert in fields from the Mac (since 1992), Web development (since 1995), programming (since 1977–yes, really), online communities (since 1994), and blogging (since 1999). She has written and taught about all of these and many more. A self-described online community activist, you can find her online on Twitter and at her blog, Dori.com.  Brett Terpstra is a coder, writer and web developer. He works behind the scenes at blogs including Engadget, Joystiq and The Unofficial Apple Weblog. He also writes for The Unofficial Apple Weblog, and contributes to Macworld. Brett develops Marked for Mac and recently co-authored “60 Mountain Lion Tips” with David Sparks for the iBookstore. He discusses all things “nerd” on his podcast, Systematic. You can find Brett as “ttscoff” on Twitter and App.net, and at his website, brettterpstra.com. Mailbox – Orchestra, Inc. Feedly: Your Google Reader, Youtube, Google News, RSS News Reader – DevHD Newsblur Pulse – Beavertoe Software Flipboard: Your Social News Magazine – Flipboard Inc. Mr. Reader – Oliver Fürniß NetNewsWire DuckDuckGo Do Not Track Reeder – Silvio Rizzi (iOS) Reeder – Silvio Rizzi – Mac Adobe CTO Lynch joins Apple by Jim Dalrymple on The Loop The post MacVoices #1399: The MacJury Examines Mailbox, RSS and Google Reader, and Kevin Lynch’s Move to Apple appeared first on MacVoices » MacVoices.The post MacVoices #1399: The MacJury Examines Mailbox, RSS and Google Reader, and Kevin Lynch’s Move to Apple appeared first on MacVoices » MacVoices.

Christopher Breen joins us to talk about a wide variety of topics, starting with some changes he is making to his social media presences. Chris explains why snark will be out on Twitter, why he is making the change, and how his online personas differ on Twitter and App.net. Then, Chris discusses the challenges, rewards and motivations behind his latest writing experiment, the Mac 101 column (not to be confused with his Mac 911 column) at Macworld. Finally, Chris and Chuck discuss the negative aspects of Apple fanboyism that have been on display recently in relation to Andy Ihnatko’s move away from the iPhone. This edition of MacVoices is sponsored by Smile, the makers of the brand new PDFpen 6 and PDFpenPro 6, as  PDFpen for iPad and PDFpen for iPhone. Links Chuck Joiner is the producer and host of MacVoices, MacVoicesTV. You can catch up with what he’s doing on Twitter, Facebook, Google+, App.net and LinkedIn. Subscribe to MacVoices audio-only in iTunes, or subscribe to MacVoices Video in iTunes to see all the action. Christopher Breen has been writing about Apple and its technology since the latter days of the Reagan administration for such publication as MacUser, MacWEEK, and Macworld. Currently a Macworld senior editor he pens the Mac 911 tips and troubleshooting column, hosts the Macworld Podcast, is author of The iPhone Pocket Guide, Sixth Edition (6th Edition) (Peachpit Press), and offers lynda.com software tutorials on such subjects as OS X Lion, the iPad, and screencasting. When not engaged in journalistic endeavors he’s a professional musician in the San Francisco Bay Area. Mac 101 column by Christopher Breen at Macworld Why I switched from iPhone to Android by Andy Ihnatko on TechHive Macworld Podcast - Andy Ihnatko on his iPhone-to-Android switch The post MacVoices #1398: Christopher Breen on His Changing Social Media Presences, Mac 101 and Apple Fanboyism appeared first on MacVoices » MacVoices.The post MacVoices #1398: Christopher Breen on His Changing Social Media Presences, Mac 101 and Apple Fanboyism appeared first on MacVoices » MacVoices.