Re: Student Macbooks at UWA?
Afternoon, Very easy once the process has been initiated. Campus Wide SNAP which varies pending on point at campus one is. Online lectures again pending on part of campus and lecturers etc... Mac support available in person at Reid Library: online very WinBased, because Macs just connect needing words in right places to connect. Remember SNAP account is a different password to actual online password. As there is VPN connections externally using same SNAP account which is basically how laptop will connect whilst on Campus. All this is activated once the relevant information sessions have been attended usually during O week or other day pending on faculty, this includes library sessions and registration. If a successful student all will be revealed once package arrive in January next year. Also do not forget about Student Discounts, and insurance is usually part of household contents, but a good laptop lock is advisable with a relevant length of cable. Cheers! `RobD... On 28Sep2009, at 9:11 am, Rod Blitvich wrote: Hi WAMUGers I think i will have a daughter studying at UWA next year. Does anyone know what the setup with students and macbooks/laptops is? Do many students use them? Is there a wireless coverage? Does it cost? Or is it overkill thinking about sending young daughter off to UWA with a macbook under her arm??? ta Blitto -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: Weird iMovie behaviour
Hi Stephen, the Canon HF10 is a very good little camcorder, both sound and video quality. It has a small flash drive, plus uses SD cards. Its now been superceded by the HF11, but reviews suggest that the older one is just as good, but the newer one has a bigger flash drive. I suggest doing a search for some reviews of this camera, but my personal experience is that it is a good choice, especially if you want a small but full featured video camera. Compatible with Intel macs, because of the AVCHD codec, which is now quite sophisticated. cheers, Susan. On 28/09/2009, at 10:19 AM, Ronda Brown wrote: Oh Stephen, What Camcorder to buy? This is a tough question to answer (one I'm continually contemplating myself). So many variables, what do you want to do with your camcorder, what do you want to get out of a camcorder, ease of use, ease of getting the video onto a computer, into iMovie / Final Cut Express/Pro or straight DVD ... or? Martin Hill WAMUG Member (Curtin Uni) is the person I would recommend his advice. Martin has covered this subject 'numerous' times and is very knowledgeable about Video Recording devices. This article is a bit old, but does explain the four types of camcorder recording media: hard disk, flash memory, MiniDV/HDV tapes, or mini-DVD. http://www.cnet.com.au/camcorder-formats-which-one-is-best-240061716.htm Back in 2006 I purchased a JVC HDD GZ-MG37AA Camcorder. It has a 30GB HD. It is good for getting the video files straight off the camera onto my computer. Very fast transfer. This is the only reason I purchased it and started using iMovie '08 then '09 as these HDD Camcorders are supported in iMovie '08/'09. You can import directly by USB into iMovie '08/'09 To use the HD Video in iMovie 6 HD I have to convert the .MOD (MPEG-2) files to DV Stream The Capty MPEG Edit EX for Everio (that came with the camcorder) converts the MOD files very quickly into DV Stream. For years I used a Sony DCR-TRV320E camcorder. A great Camcorder, the video quality on it was superb quality. Using it with iMovie HD resulted in high quality DVD's. The Sony DCR-TRV320E camcorder is quite large, and heavy to use for long periods, hence the purchase of the little JVC Everio, it's small light. If I could shrink my Sony DCR-TRV320E camcorder to the size and weight of my JVC HHD Camcorder, I would be very happy. So, as I am still trying to decide whether to purchase a new what sort camcorder, I'm not the one to give advise ;-) Cheers, Ronni On 28/09/2009, at 9:04 AM, Stephen Chape wrote: Thank you Ronda, I will download direct from camcorder to iMovie 06. Just as a matter of interest:- If you were buying a new camcorder, would you stay with DV tape or go for a Hard Drive or Memory Card ? The Memory card type appeals to me for convenience and ease of storage, but after your comments and others on forums I am not so sure now !! On 28/09/2009, at 8:41 AM, Ronda Brown wrote: Hi Stephen, On 27/09/2009, at 7:45 PM, Stephen Chape wrote: Hi Ronda, I have just downloaded 2 projects from my camcorder (DV tape type) to iMovie 09 thinking that I would try to get used to it. However after what you have just said, I think I will continue to use iMovie 06. Can I import into iMovie 06 from iMovie 09 or will I have to download again ? Yes, you can import into iMovie HD from iMovie '09 ... but, I would not recommend it. Open iMovie HD go to File Import iMovie Events and import each event into iMovie HD ... but I wouldn't do this! Why? Because, the footage in iMovie '09 events is in .mov format (so it has been converted from your DV tape camcorder to MOV), when imported into iMovie HD the footage is converted 'again' to DV format. Try it and see for yourself. Above is only my impressions of working with Video footage in iMovie '09 iMovie HD The more times video is converted it looses quality. The cleaner you can get your footage before editing is best. I recently tried editing a project for a friend from a his hard drive camcorder. The clips where given to me on a thumb drive and were in MOV format. I managed to convert them eventually to DV format and then into iMovie 9. The end result on the DVD is absolutely dreadful. I was very disappointed considering the time I had spent on the project. Your friend's footage from the HD Camcorder had been converted to MOV then you converted to DV. The more times video is converted it looses quality. How did he convert the original footage? If you could get the original footage from his HD camcorder, then do the conversion to DV would be best. Again, all the above are my suggestions from my own experiences with versions of iMovie. Others might not agree with me. Cheers, Ronni On 27/09/2009, at 5:15 PM, Ronda Brown wrote: Hi Adrian, Be aware that iMovie '09 uses 'single field processing' (Interlaced) meaning every other
Re: Mail App. Nuisance.
Hello again David I have now installed the Beta and it all works well. Much easier to install that I thought it would be. Wendy On 23/09/2009, at 22:25 PM, Wendy S. Austin wrote: Hi Ronni and David I am with you on this one David. I have looked at this Beta but as soon as I saw mention of 'Terminal' etc, decided to wait for the next version. Wendy On 23/09/2009, at 19:19 PM, David Moyle wrote: Hey Ronni, I did see that this was available, I like being on the bleeding edge but not that much of an edge! :) I require working Mail for work, couldn't loose Mail or have it un- reliable! :) Can't wait for the release! Thanks, -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: WAMUG archive
On 27/09/2009, at 7:37 AM, Paul Weaver wrote: I notice there's a glitch with the WAMUG archive page. Everything since 29 March seems to have gone. With kindness, Paul. Seems to be working fine... This is the most recent message I see listed. + Entourage problem Andrew Schox Sun, 27 Sep 2009 20:51:20 -0700 Hi all, I am using the v12.1.1 of Entourage 2008. I have been getting an error about one of my rules (saying it can't find a folder). When I go to ToolsRules... The rule is no longer listed there (although the other ones are). Has anyone seen this before? Does anyone have any suggestions? Thanks, Andrew + -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: Student Macbooks at UWA?
Thanks Rob, David Mike cheers Blitto On 28/09/2009, at 5:05 PM, RJDarts wrote: Afternoon, Very easy once the process has been initiated. Campus Wide SNAP which varies pending on point at campus one is. Online lectures again pending on part of campus and lecturers etc... Mac support available in person at Reid Library: online very WinBased, because Macs just connect needing words in right places to connect. Remember SNAP account is a different password to actual online password. As there is VPN connections externally using same SNAP account which is basically how laptop will connect whilst on Campus. All this is activated once the relevant information sessions have been attended usually during O week or other day pending on faculty, this includes library sessions and registration. If a successful student all will be revealed once package arrive in January next year. Also do not forget about Student Discounts, and insurance is usually part of household contents, but a good laptop lock is advisable with a relevant length of cable. Cheers! `RobD... On 28Sep2009, at 9:11 am, Rod Blitvich wrote: Hi WAMUGers I think i will have a daughter studying at UWA next year. Does anyone know what the setup with students and macbooks/laptops is? Do many students use them? Is there a wireless coverage? Does it cost? Or is it overkill thinking about sending young daughter off to UWA with a macbook under her arm??? ta Blitto -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Cleaning an iTunes Library
Hi WAMUGers, Quite a few people have been asking how to clean up their iTunes library ... find duplicates, correct ID3 tags, missing cover art. A good article below at Macworld: http://www.macworld.com/article/142981/2009/09/clean_itunes_library.html?lsrc=nl_mwweek_h_cbstories Cheers, Ronni 17 MacBook Pro Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz / 4GB / 800MHz / 500GB OS X 10.6.1 Snow Leopard -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: Backup Strategy
Thank you Ronni. On 25/9/09 4:43 PM, Ronda Brown ro...@mac.com wrote: Hello WAMUGers, I have created uploaded a PDF version of Don't Scream ... Backup! to my website. I have taken the Password Protection off my website for a few days. If any WAMUG Mailing List Member wishes to download the PDF, double click on the image of the PDF, it will open in another window in Safari. Then Go to File Save As download the PDF. http://web.me.com/ronni/http%3A__homepage.mac.com_ronni/BACKUP.html Cheers, Ronni 17 MacBook Pro Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz / 4GB / 800MHz / 500GB OS X 10.6.1 Snow Leopard On 24/09/2009, at 1:45 PM, Ronda Brown wrote: Hello WAMUG people serious about protecting the Data on your Computer/s, Someone on WAMUG Mailing list some time ago asked if I would post how I Backup and protect myself from loss of Data. Here is a brief outline on my Backup Strategy: BACKUP STRATEGY -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: WAMUG archive
Yes, it seems to have restored since I sent my first note. A couple of nights ago I noticed the archive page was completely unavailable. Recently, some posts have taken days to appear on it. Paul. - Original Message - From: Matthew Healey mat...@mac.com To: WAMUG Mailing List wamug@wamug.org.au Sent: Monday, 28 September, 2009 8:40:20 PM GMT +08:00 Beijing / Chongqing / Hong Kong / Urumqi Subject: Re: WAMUG archive On 27/09/2009, at 7:37 AM, Paul Weaver wrote: I notice there's a glitch with the WAMUG archive page. Everything since 29 March seems to have gone. With kindness, Paul. Seems to be working fine... This is the most recent message I see listed. + Entourage problem Andrew Schox Sun, 27 Sep 2009 20:51:20 -0700 Hi all, I am using the v12.1.1 of Entourage 2008. I have been getting an error about one of my rules (saying it can't find a folder). When I go to ToolsRules... The rule is no longer listed there (although the other ones are). Has anyone seen this before? Does anyone have any suggestions? Thanks, Andrew + -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: Backup Strategy
Yes, all fine now Ronni many thanks. Cheers Neil -- Neil R. Houghton Albany, Western Australia Tel: +61 8 9841 6063 Email: n...@possumology.com on 25/9/09 8:30 PM, Ronda Brown at ro...@mac.com wrote: Hi Neil Darrel, Forget the passwords. I've redone my website and republished it. Should be able to download the PDF now at http://web.me.com/ronni/http%3A__homepage.mac.com_ronni/BACKUP.html Sorry for the stuffup ;-) Cheers, Ronni On 25/09/2009, at 5:55 PM, Ronda Brown wrote: If it is asking for a user name password try username tigra password snowblow without the quotes. Sorry guys. Sent from Ronni's iPhone On 25/09/2009, at 5:45 PM, Ronda Brown ro...@mac.com wrote: Thanks Neil Darrel, I'm not near my computer at the moment. I will correct the password fault ASAP when I return to my office. You could try magpies without the quotes ... I'm not sure of the password. Sent from Ronni's iPhone On 25/09/2009, at 5:31 PM, Darrel McGuiness mailto:dmcguin...@tawarri.id.au dmcguin...@tawarri.id.au wrote: Hi Ronni, Many thanks, but it is me too. Regards Darrel On 25/09/2009, at 5:17 PM, Neil Houghton wrote: Hi Ronni, For me, it still asks me for a password. Cheers Neil -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
