In the previous sections we discussed some
tips for taking advantage of Apple’s neat iPhoto app
. However, this basic photo manager/editor is packed with some features that we Mac users don’t always know about.
In this section, we explore a few of them that can be useful in some specific situations. First, we learn how to create your own web gallery using iPhoto, which can be used for sharing or hosted on your own website. Then we explore the steps to create a calendar using your iPhoto library.
Start.
Create a photo gallery on the web
Step 1: Group any photos that you want to convert into a collection on iPhoto and then select photos. When you’re done, on the iPhoto menu bar, go to Document and then select Export…
Step 2: Use the dialog box shown to edit your collection before exporting. First, at the top, change the name of your library and the number of rows and columns your library will have. Then select the type of template you want to use (framed is the best option if you ask me) and also choose the background color and font of your upcoming collection.
Step 3: The bottom of the dialog box allows you to customize the gallery thumbnail size and the maximum image size. Both of these settings are extremely useful, especially if your site’s audience still uses the old computer to view the site.
Additionally, you can also select check boxes for any other pieces of information that you want to display on your gallery photos.
Step 4: When your collection is ready, click Export button, create a new folder to keep your library files (helps keep them organized) and click ALRIGHT.
Your collection is now ready to upload to your website and you can even preview it in any browser. Even if you don’t have a website and want to use this method to share the library with someone, you can always put this folder in, say, your Dropbox and then create a public link to share. shall.
Create your own calendar (also print and send!)
Step 1: Just like when creating your own collection (shown above), first group and select the photos that you will use for your calendar. Then, at the bottom left of the window, click Create and then select Calendar.
Step 2: Apple will send an actual printout of your calendar to any destination you choose and bill it to your Apple account, so you’ll need to select your billing address area first. Then, on the next screen, choose from the available templates the one you like for your calendar.
When you’re done, click Create.
Step 3: On the next dialog you’ll be able to adjust a bunch of your calendar settings, including the number of months, if you want the calendar to show national holidays, your contacts’ birthdays, etc.
Step 4: After you click ALRIGHT you will see all the pages in your calendar. Clicking on any of them will let you edit its contents, including the selected photo and its size, you can even add a note for any date.
Step 5: Alternatively, you can use the bottom right buttons to change the entire layout of the calendar or to select other photos, etc.
When you’re done, click Create a calendar and you will be taken to the checkout page to make your purchase.
There you have them. iPhoto is certainly more than just a basic photo manager and photo editor, and with these short tutorials you can make the most of some of its most useful yet lesser-known options. Enjoy!
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