4. Making Magic

Chapter 3 is all about consuming media, and this chapter is about the flip side of the coin: making or transforming media. Lion comes equipped with tools that allow you to create professional-looking results without spending a professional amount of money.

In this chapter, I cover editing snapshots, creating a slideshow, and creating a simple Web site.

Make Your Photos Better Project

Difficulty level: Moderate

Additional software: Flare, iPhoto

Additional hardware: None

iPhoto does more than just store your pictures. It can also make those pictures look even better than they did right out of your camera. iPhoto lets you correct simple composition and technical errors easily, and you can even enhance the overall picture with a ...

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