MAC Format Help

[Karen-inVA (Moderator)]

Place to share programs you use along with tips on how to get around using a MAC Computer. Questions can be asked by any one wishing to learn "how to" also.

Your Neighbors waiting to help so far are...
Emjay
Deb

[Karen-inVA (Moderator)]

All yours Emjay!
Looking forward to hopefully seeing others join you with offers of help along with questions.... enjoy!

[Emjay]

Thanks, Karen...being the shy, retiring person that I am, I'm ready to go. Hope the folks who have questions realize I'm exactly 12 hours behind CAT (Central African Time).

Karen-inVA said:

All yours Emjay!
Looking forward to hopefully seeing others join you with offers of help along with questions.... enjoy!

[Karen-inVA (Moderator)]

Emjay.. just take your time. This is a Volunteer Area so no demands or time frames are expected.
I will admit that I am very interested in hearing how the Mac Users have to do things differently than the Windows PC Users do, especially with the Programs used.

[Deb]

I have a Mac and would be more than willing to share whatever I know.
One thing I'm not able to do is record the drives and make videos. If anyone has a tip about that I'd be very grateful for the information.

[pureclass1]

ok having a thick min wots a mac im new to all this cant you tell lol

[Deb]

It's an Apple Macintosh computer so the operating system is different than the majority of the world who use windows operating system. Things have to be done a bit differently, is all.

[pureclass1]

Deb said:

It's an Apple Macintosh computer so the operating system is different than the majority of the world who use windows operating system. Things have to be done a bit differently, is all.

oh right thanxs hun for your help xxxx

[Karen-inVA (Moderator)]

Hi Deb,
Do you take photos of drives and cams? Or play around with the "My Page" or Blog feature offered here at WE Network? Is it done differently with Mac Format?

And... would you like to also offer your knowledge/Tips as a Volunteer Helper for the MAC Format Helpers in here? LOL... don't want to put you on the spot, so feel free to send me a Message if you would like or have any questions. Thanks!

Deb said:

I have a Mac and would be more than willing to share whatever I know.
One thing I'm not able to do is record the drives and make videos. If anyone has a tip about that I'd be very grateful for the information.

[Emjay]

Deb, I think your question came before I signed on. (Just noticed I hadn't clicked FOLLOW... DUH!) If you are still wanting help to record videos of the drives, on your mac, let me know. I'll need to know what system you're running for starters... I'm on LEOPARD... see? we mac-ites were born for WE.tv. I did have to purchase an application, but it was well worth the $$. It's called SnapZ Pro X, and it's very easy to use with Quicktime OR the flash recorder (I prefer Qt cause you can pause it for stills).

Karen-inVA said:

Hi Deb,
Do you take photos of drives and cams? Or play around with the "My Page" or Blog feature offered here at WE Network? Is it done differently with Mac Format? And... would you like to also offer your knowledge/Tips as a Volunteer Helper for the MAC Format Helpers in here? LOL... don't want to put you on the spot, so feel free to send me a Message if you would like or have any questions. Thanks! Deb said:

I have a Mac and would be more than willing to share whatever I know.
One thing I'm not able to do is record the drives and make videos. If anyone has a tip about that I'd be very grateful for the information.

[Deb]

Emjay, I'm also running Leopard 10.5.4. I had wondered if buying Quicktime Pro would let me record the drives? I'm going to check in to the program you recommended, thanks very much. I like the quicktime for it's pausing ability and for rewinding to double check what was said. Makes snapping those surprise moments very doable.

Also, do you use the Grab (control/shift/4) for your snaps?

This is great having a Mac area.

Deb

[Emjay]

Hi Deb... I have Qt Pro... the big problem is that Qt picks up the "authored" status of these sites and refuses to save the movie... considers it "private property" of WE.tv (we're so moral at mac.com), so the Pro doesn't help. I think you'll like the app. I told you about. It does more than just copy... still haven't delved into all it can do.
Yes... I have "grab" set up on one of my F keys... very handy! I LOVE MY MAC! :-)

Deb said:

Emjay, I'm also running Leopard 10.5.4. I had wondered if buying Quicktime Pro would let me record the drives? I'm going to check in to the program you recommended, thanks very much. I like the quicktime for it's pausing ability and for rewinding to double check what was said. Makes snapping those surprise moments very doable.
Also, do you use the Grab (control/shift/4) for your snaps?
This is great having a Mac area.

Deb

[Joyce]

I purchased Snapz Pro X by Ambrosia which I love. I can snap pictures, videos, and can even use it to create tutorials of screen movements. It's well worth the cost. If you http://www.ambrosiasw.com and click on utilities, you can see screen shots of the program. It works with QuickTime.

Emjay said:

Hi Deb... I have Qt Pro... the big problem is that Qt picks up the "authored" status of these sites and refuses to save the movie... considers it "private property" of WE.tv (we're so moral at mac.com), so the Pro doesn't help. I think you'll like the app. I told you about. It does more than just copy... still haven't delved into all it can do.
Yes... I have "grab" set up on one of my F keys... very handy! I LOVE MY MAC! :-) Deb said:

Emjay, I'm also running Leopard 10.5.4. I had wondered if buying Quicktime Pro would let me record the drives? I'm going to check in to the program you recommended, thanks very much. I like the quicktime for it's pausing ability and for rewinding to double check what was said. Makes snapping those surprise moments very doable.
Also, do you use the Grab (control/shift/4) for your snaps? This is great having a Mac area.
Deb