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If you've reached this site you're probably using the old http://donmc.libsyn.com URL or your DNS has not yet been updated with the new location of the ScreenCastsOnline website.

Yes - This site has now been replaced with a brand new state of the art website over at:

http://www.screencastsonline.com

Before clicking on the link, please take a second to update your bookmarks if necessary to the new site.

See you over there!!

Don

I merged the iPod and Desktop feeds today so now there is a single public ScreenCastsOnline feed in the iTMS. I tested it once I made the change and all appeared fine.

Since then I've had two reports that some of the older screencasts have downloaded again. Although it's only two people affected, that's two too many.

Since there are over 40 screencasts in the feed I've taken the decision to remove the older screencasts from the feed to prevent any spurious downloads or at least to minimise them.

All the older episodes are on the WebSite so people can get them from there. I'll make a separate one-off feed that people can use to get the older episodes or they can get the DVD if needed.

My main concern is not to inconvenience current subscribers!

If you've had double downloads - please accept my apologies and hopefully I'll have something extra for you that will take the pain away in the next few days ;-)

Stay subscribed!

Don

This final episode completes the three part series on the basics of the excellent web creation tool - Rapidweaver by Realmac Software.

Rapidweaver is a fantastic website creation tool that allows you to create and publish professionally themed websites with no programming whatsoever. This third part gives you a walkthrough of the contact form, iFrame, HTML and Movie Album capabilities of Rapidweaver.

Be sure to watch this through to the end where you'll be given details of an exclusive offer for ScreenCastsOnline viewers - 15% off the online price for Rapidweaver. Also, by using the special ScreenCastsOnline discount code, you are also supporting ScreenCastsOnline

Please leave all comments about this ScreenCast on the SCO Forum Message Board

Duration: 21:27

Size: Desktop & iPod:47MB HiDef:53MB

Platform: mac

Level: Easy

Links: Rapidweaver

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This episode completes the trilogy covering Apples .Mac service.

Although .Mac has been around for a while, it's a hot topic at the moment due to the excellent integration between the recently announced iLife 06 suite and .Mac.

This episode covers some of the collaborative tools built right into .Mac, principally Groups and also gives a first look at the new iWeb application.

The .mac group created in the screencast is available on-line and details on how you can get a free invite are included on the ScreenCastsOnline forum by following the link below.

If you want to try out .mac, even if only to get a .mac ID to access the group, please use the affiliate link below and sign up via ScreenCastsOnline

Please leave all comments about this ScreenCast on the SCO Forum Message Board

Duration: 21:19

Size: Desktop & iPod:40MB HiDef:37MB

Platform: mac

Level: Easy

Links:
Sign up for a free, 60-day trial of .Mac

ScreenCastsOnline .mac Group (.mac ID required)

ScreenCastsOnline Forum Thread to request an invite

Please Note For this week I've sent the same formatted file to both the iPod and Desktop feeds so the iPod and desktop buttons below point to the same file. This file is in the new 640x360 MPEG-4 format that will play both on the desktop and also in the iPod. If you want the full screen, high definition 1280x720p version of this screencast, you'll need to join the growing band of ScreenCastsOnline contributors and make a $2 per month donation to ScreenCastsOnline via the donation buttons in the side panel.

I've had a few requests for an annual subscription rather than monthly so there is now an Annual donation button for an annual donation of $20 to support ScreenCastsOnline and get access to the High Definition version and other special contributer content.

Well I promised you the results of the survey so I thought I'd do a special episode giving you the edited highlights! This screencast covers the main points of the recent Podtrac Viewer survey taken by 289 ScreenCastsOnline viewers. Thanks to all who took part and I think you'll agree , it raises some interesting issues! Also includes some background information on developments with ScreenCastsOnline.

Please leave all comments about this ScreenCast on the SCO Forum Message Board

Duration: 17:00

Size: Desktop & iPod:63MB HiDef:TBA MB

Platform: All

Level: Easy

Links:

Sign up for a free, 60-day trial of .Mac

Podtrac

SCO Forum - Encoding Thread

This episode is the second part in a short series covering Apples .Mac service.

This episode focuses on Backup 3, the free backup software provided with .mac that allows you to backup to iDisk, hard disks, network shares and CD/DVD media

Part 3 is the can and needs editing so that will be with you next week. Part 3 focuses on .mac groups and iWeb integration.

If you want to try out .mac, please use the affiliate link below and sign up via ScreenCastsOnline

Please leave all comments about this ScreenCast on the SCO Forum Message Board

Update Experiment!!! - The iPod version is recorded in Mpeg-4 with a much higher resolution that the normal iPod Version (640x360 instead of 320x240) It looks the same on the iPod but play it in iTunes on your PC or Mac and see the difference. Any problems, please get back to me ASAP preferably via the forums.

Duration: 12:00

Size: Desktop:18MB iPod:27MB HiDef:22MB

Platform: mac

Level: Easy

Links: Sign up for a free, 60-day trial of .Mac

By popular request, this episode is the first part in a short series covering Apples .Mac service.

Although .Mac has been around for a while, it's a hot topic at the moment due to the excellent integration between the recently announced iLife 06 suite and .Mac.

This episode covers some of the basics of .Mac including iDisk, Sync and Mail

Once these basics are covered, the next episode will look at the other parts of .Mac including Backup, Web Publishing, Photocasting and Groups.

If you want to try out .mac, please use the affiliate link below and sign up via ScreenCastsOnline

Please leave all comments about this ScreenCast on the SCO Forum Message Board

Duration: 21:19

Size: Desktop:34MB iPod:47MB HiDef:49MB

Platform: mac

Level: Easy

Links: Sign up for a free, 60-day trial of .Mac

Thanks to everyone who entered the competition and I'm pleased to announce the winner and runnerup.....

Winner of the PED2 and ScreenCastsOnline DVD:

Terry Sheltra - USA

Winner of ScreenCastsOnline DVD:

John Ryan - Sydney, Australia

Congratulations !!

Your prizes should be with you within two weeks!

PS The next edition of ScreenCastsOnline has been recorded and just needs editing and encoding so it will be with you in the next few days

As promised, here is the monthly audio update. This has been produced using the new Podcast Studio in Garageband, part of the new iLife '06 suite from Apple. As such it's an enhanced podcast but I'll put an mp3 version on the post at the ScreenCastsOnline website.

I've not had much chance to get the best out of Podcast Studio but with a bit of creativity, this program could certainly rock!!

Sorry for the sound effects etc, but I couldn't help myself :-) It's just so easy to create an enhanced podcast it's unbelievable - great job Apple!

Here's a link to the MP3 version if you want to stream or download manually MP3 Version

Duration: 11:27

Size: Desktop:11MB

Platform: All

We've just hit 300 registered members on the ScreenCastsOnline forums!

Check it out here

I'll be posting a special Audio Update over the weekend (probably Sunday) bringing you up to date with whats happening with ScreenCastsOnline. Now that I've got my copy of iLife 06 I've just got to try out this new podcast studio!

Normal service will be resumed next week when I'll be bringing you a timely update on .Mac.

PS Don't forget the PED2 competition closes in a few days (16th January) so get your entries in quick. There are only 106 entries to date so the odds are pretty good. It's just what you need for that new iPod you got at Xmas!

Get the code from here:

Thoughtout.biz

and register on the ScreenCastsOnline forum and retrieve the code from the Ped2Giveaway forum board here:

ScreenCastsOnline Forum

and send the codes via email to:

screencastsonline+ped2@gmail.com

Macsimum News are providing daily reports of the Macworld 2006 Expo. Please see the links below if you want to stream or download the shows (Right or CTRL click and Download Linked File).

Pre-Keynote Predictions, Interview with Paul Kafasis, CEO and Lackey for Rogue Amoeba - All about Audio Hijack Pro and what's involved in planning and setting up a booth for Macworld, Interview with Maria O. Arguello, an Apple Liason. She explains how Apple can help out user groups but no one seems to avail themselves of the benefits - 110MB 23:12

It's an experience like none other. Tuesday on the Exhibit Hall floor is a sensory overload. In this vodcast, Frank tries to capture all the confusion and all that fun.35MB 6:16

Dennis and Frank show us some of the items that caught their attention. And wallets - 93MB 15:20

Today we pick the brain of professional digital photographer, Derrick Story. He discusses the current state and future of digital imaging. Then we cruise the Exhibition Hall with Dennis and see what's cooking. - 108MB 18:17

Today is it, the finale. We get the opinions on this year's show from such Mac luminaries as Shawn King and Leo Laporte. Afterwards we honor this year's Macsimum Award winners. - 105MB 17:51

Be sure to check out the Macsimum News Website for breaking stories throughout the show

Subscribe to the special RSS feed and have the reports delivered directly into iTunes when they are available. On the iTunes menu bar, just select Advanced - Subscribe to podcast.... and paste the following URL into the dialog box.

http://libsyn.com/podcasts/donmc/_static/scomacsimum.xml

then click OK

This episode further explorers the excellent web creation tool - Rapidweaver by Realmac Software.

Rapidweaver is a fantastic website creation tool that allows you to create and publish professionally themed websites with no programming whatsoever. This second part gives you a walkthrough of the blog and podcast capabilities of Rapidweaver.

Be sure to watch this through to the end where you'll be given details of an exclusive offer for ScreenCastsOnline viewers - 15% off the online price for Rapidweaver. Also, by using the special ScreenCastsOnline discount code, you are also supporting ScreenCastsOnline

Please leave all comments about this ScreenCast on the SCO Forum Message Board

Update The issue of inserting a link to a podcast audio file into a blog post has been addressed by Tom Beardmore on the RW forums and he has created a mini tutorial to help out. Cheers Tom!

Duration: 27:51

Size: Desktop:48MB iPod:TBA HiDef:68MB

Platform: mac

Level: Easy

Links: Rapidweaver

Happy New Year from ScreenCastsOnline!

I hope you all had a great Holiday break and wish you all a happy New Year for 2006

I'll be gearing up to start production of the next ScreenCastsOnline show in the next few days and as promised will be taking a more advanced look at RapidWeaver.

Don't forget the PED2 ipod stand giveaway competition is still on and will run up to the 15th January. It's your chance to get a free PED2 ipod stand simply by emailing a couple of codes which can be found on the ScreenCastsOnline forum and the Thoughtout.biz website. Full details are included in the last screencast (SC00026)

Some surprises scheduled for this month, around about the same time as the MacWorld 2006 expo, so keep subscribed and I'll let you in on some of the details a bit nearer the time.

So again, thanks for all the support and good wishes in 2005, especially from all those who have contributed to the running of the show by making an ad-hoc or monthly subscription from the ScreenCastsOnline website. It truly is appreciated!

I'm really looking forward to a great and exciting 2006 for the mac platform, it's going to be a fantastic ride :-)

Best Wishes for 2006

Don

A short episode this week giving you details on how to enter the ScreenCastsOnline/ThoughtOut.biz competition.

Full details of the competition are included in the screencast. The email address to send your competition entry to is:

screencastsonline+ped2@gmail.com

We'll be back to normal after the holidays with more hints, tips and reviews.

Have a great Xmas and a happy new year!!

Please leave all comments about this ScreenCast on the SCO Forum Message Board

Duration: 3:46

Size: Desktop:18MB iPod:12MB HiDef:TBA

Platform: All

Level: Easy

Links:

ThoughtOut.biz Competition Page

SCO Forums

Another ScreenCastsOnline exclusive discount this week on a very clever little app!

Little Snitch by Objective Development (the same people who brought you launchbar) is a simple and easy to use utility that gives you control over your installed applications and allows you to view and control any outbound communications from your apps.

Do you know which installed apps are communicating back to base?

Little Snitch can not only tell you, but also gives you the power to allow or deny these outbound calls!

Please leave all comments about this ScreenCast on the SCO Forum Message Board

Duration: 13:00

Size: Desktop:20MB iPod:32MB HiDef:61MB

Platform: mac

Level: Medium

Links:

Little Snitch

Competition Prize

The ScreenCastsOnline forum has now been moved to a new hosting provider - SiteGround.

Can't recommend them more in the level of service they provide. Really fast responses to issues and they go the extra mile to help you. The transfer process was handled seamlessly by them and they helped resolve a few issues caused by me!

I've got five $20 discount vouchers for anyone who is looking to take out a hosting account so please send me an email and I'll send to the 1st five people who request it.

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The new location for the forum is:

http://forums.screencastsonline.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl

Any problems, please drop me an email at screencastsonline@gmail.com

Don

A run down of three different apps to encode your video clips into iPod format.

I also include some tips on managing your clips within iTunes and announce details of a new competition coming up in the next few weeks

As of this episode I've decided to make the HiDef version (720p) of this and future screencasts available to ScreenCastsOnline contributors only. This will be done via a special RSS feed, details of which can be found on the ScreenCastsOnline forum in the contributors only section. As usual, the desktop and iPod versions will still be available for free download.

So if you want to get this and future screencasts in glorious high definition, just click on the monthly donation button in the sidebar and signup for a $2 per month subscription! This will also give you access to other premium content available now and planned for the future

If you want to see an example of a screencast in HiDef, just go to the SCO0023 - RapidWeaver part 1 episode on click on the "HiDef Version" Button at the bottom of the post to download the HiDef version of that episode for free. Note - You may want to right or cntrl click and save the file to your computer to view locally although you can stream it just by clicking the button. It is a fairly big file so broadband is recommended!

Please leave all comments about this ScreenCast on the SCO Forum Message Board

Duration: 15:42

Size: Desktop:28MB iPod:TBA HiDef:40MB

Platform: mac

Level: Easy

Links:

Quicktime Pro

Podner

Mpeg Streamclip

Competition Prize

This episode features Rapidweaver by Realmac Software.

Rapidweaver is a fantastic website creation tool that allows you to create and publish professionally themed websites with no programming whatsoever. This first part gives you a walkthrough of the basic functionality of Rapidweaver and future episodes will cover the more advanced features.

Update - Rapidweaver Part 2 now available

Be sure to watch this through to the end where you'll be given details of an exclusive offer for ScreenCastsOnline and MacTV viewers - 15% off the online price for Rapidweaver (offer on up to 31/01/2006). Also, by using the special ScreenCastsOnline discount code, you are also supporting ScreenCastsOnline

Not only is the content special for this screencast but I'm pleased to announce some changes to the formatting of the screencasts.

For the first time, ScreenCastsOnline screencasts will be available in three different formats:

Hi Definition 720p
This is a version in glorious HiDef at 1280 x 720 resolution and is available for download by right clicking (or CNTRL clicking) on the HiDef button below. Save the file to your computer and view in Quicktime player. This file will not be included in the regular feed due to its size. I may create a separate RSS feed for HiDef content for ScreenCastsOnline contributors.

Optimised for Desktop
This is the normal version of the episode which is included in the Desktop RSS feed (960 x 540).

Optimised for iPod
This is a separate episode that has been encoded and edited for optimal viewing on the iPod 5G and is included in the iPod RSS feed. New! An additional feature of the iPod edition is that it now has "zooms" that will display the normal desktop and then will zoom into menus or dialogue boxes so that you can actually read what is on the screen when viewing on your iPod. It's a lot more work but I think the results are worth it!

Please leave all comments about this ScreenCast on the SCO Forum Message Board

Duration: 23:12

Size: Desktop:53MB iPod:72MB HiDef:116MB

Platform: mac

Level: Easy

Links: Rapidweaver

Following on from several viewer suggestions I've created the first edition of the ScreenCastsOnline Data DVD Archive!

This is a data DVD containing all the currently available ScreenCasts in both Desktop and iPod format.

The DVD also contains a mini website that allows you to play the screencasts directly from the DVD by clicking mini icons. I'll also include some of the trial versions of the software covered by the screencasts.

Hopefully, this DVD will be a help to those SCO viewers on Dial Up but also those new viewers who want to get the complete SCO archive without having to download each show. Regular viewers may also want a copy as a permanent record of the shows.

Rather than just bang out a standard DVD-R, I'll be presenting the DVD in a keepcase with a full colour printed label and also will print a full colour SCO label on the face of the DVD so it could even make a great Xmas present for friends and relatives!

The cost of this special data DVD will be $20 (USD) and will include worldwide postage and packing.

Payment can be made by PayPal and I've included a "Buy DVD Vol 1" button in the sidebar to place your order or click on the button below:



Update - Existing ScreenCastsOnline Contributors can get the DVD at a special reduced price of $15 USD - Check out the Contributors section of the ScreenCastsOnline Forum for details.

Delivery should take approximately two weeks.

This is the third in a series of screencasts especially for mac switchers. This episode covers the amazing Expose functionality built right into OSX

Future episodes will cover all aspects of OSX tiger to give switchers (and potential switchers) a really good start in mastering their mac.

Please support ScreenCastsOnline by letting newbie friends and colleagues know about this useful resource and leave all comments about this ScreenCast on the SCO Forum Message Board

Duration: 09:45
Size: 30MB
Platform: mac
Level: Easy

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Monthly Audio Podcast (enhanced) updating you on current ScreenCastsOnline happenings!

A special favour this month.....please take 5 minutes to take a special viewer survey.

Please leave all comments about this ScreenCast on the SCO Forum Message Board

A short screencast demonstrating a fantastic freeware app - ImageWell. This is a simple graphics editor with built in transfer capabilities to automatically transfer your images to a .mac (or FTP) account and generate a URL for web publishing. Along with many neat features to annotate your graphics and screencaptures.

Please leave all comments about this ScreenCast on the SCO Forum Message Board

Duration: 08:55

Size: 20MB

Platform: mac

Level: Easy

Links: ImageWell

Following on from the last edition here's a really simple way to setup remote desktop sharing between two macs - This lets you access your iMac or G5 in the den from your iBook or Powerbook on your lap watching the TV - Nirvana!

Please leave all comments about this ScreenCast on the SCO Forum Message Board

Duration: 07:55

Size: 19MB

Platform: mac

Level: Easy

Links: Chicken of the VNC

Another first! This edition features a guest screencaster - Mark Pilgrim - who takes us through some of the more advanced features of setting up a secure remote link to your mac via the Internet. Even from a Windows PC!

Please leave all comments about this ScreenCast on the SCO Forum Message Board

Duration: 20:07

Size: 28MB

Platform: mac

Level: Medium

Links: Marks Site

Update for iPod Users - Previous versions of the screencasts have been reformatted to play on the iPod by rescaling the resolution from 960x600 to 320x240. This has resulted in files that will play on the iPod but can be diificult to view as the whole screen is compressed into the small iPod screen.

For this edition I've done an experiment which has resulted in the iPod file being slightly larger than usual! This is because the file contains two complete copies of the screencast. The first is the standard screencast compressed to fit onto the iPod and the second is the exact same version but "zoomed" into the screen to try and follow the action.

This should make the screencast much more readable but does mean there are sections where there is a lot of screens whizzing about! This is just an experiment so excuse the jerkiness in places!

I'd be grateful for some feedback as to which version you prefer and have set up a poll on the SCO forum to allow you to vote and to add any comments. Please vote on the poll here:

Link

For SCO Contributors Only - Well I said I'd produce some "premium" content for you SCO contributors out there as a token of my appreciation for your support and this is the first one.

It's a cracker!

If you've never seen what's available on the Usenet Binary Newsgroups or if you have seen and didn't understand how it all works, this screencast is for you

It takes you through using a commercial Usenet service, accessing easy to use Usenet Indexing services, automating the download of Usenet binaries using NZB files and the use of PAR files.

This screencast is only available to current and future SCO contributors.

I've set up a special RSS feed for this and future "Premium" content and the feed address is posted in the SCO Contributors section on the SCO forum. So if you're an existing SCO contributor and haven't registered yet on the forum, please do so and drop me an email with your login name. I'll upgrade your account on the forum which will give you access to the SCO contributors area and full instructions on accessing the feed will be posted there.

If you're not a contributor and would like access to this screencast and other "Specials" in the future, please feel free to make a donation to SCO using either the ad-hoc or monthly donation buttons on the ScreenCastsOnline website.

The next free Screencast will be posted on the usual feeds in the next couple of days!

Thanks for your ongoing support!

Duration: 18:16

Size: 40MB

Platform: mac

Level: Easy

Links:

GigaNews
NewzBin
iGrabNews
MacPAR_deLuxe

A quick update on the newly released LaunchBar 4.1 - This new version brings Spotlight integration and some other new functions to Launchbar and if you're quick, you can still benefit from the exclusive 20% discount available to ScreenCastOnline viewers!

The SCO discount code is active until 20th November 2005 and is:

DT-2288-8822

Check out the previous screencasts on LaunchBar for a full review of the basic functionality.

Please leave all comments about this ScreenCast on the SCO Forum Message Board

Duration: 14:29

Size: 27MB

Platform: mac

Level: Easy

Links: LaunchBar

A special screencast announcing the launch of the ScreenCastsOnline Message Board Forum.

This is a new free service from SCO to allow the exchange of ideas and information within the SCO community.

Take a look at the screencast to see how to register and what's available.

I hope everyone takes the time to register and finds the content useful.

Duration: 17:45

Size: 40MB

Platform: all

Level: Easy

Links: YaBB

Welcome to all new viewers who have subscribed to this Video Podcast via the New and Notables section on the iTunes Music Store!

ScreenCastsOnline is a free hints and tips service which produces streaming or downloadable video tutorials (screencasts) for distribution via iTunes for the mac and 5G ipods.

Please be aware that there are two versions of ScreenCastsOnline available via iTunes - an iPod formatted version (320 x 240) and a high resolution version (960 x 600) for viewing on your desktop - Both have identical content but are formatted for optimum results on your display of choice.

Please Note - New and Notables is only showing the iPod formatted version so just search for "ScreenCastsOnline" in the podcasts directory on iTunes and select whichever version you like.....or both!

There are currently over 20 free video tutorials available for download from either iTunes or the ScreenCastsOnline website.

To see a summary of all the available tutorials just go to the website and click on the "All ScreenCasts" Button or just review the back catalogue once subscribed via iTunes!
The screencasts will play directly in iTunes 6.0 on the desktop or iPod with no additional software required on either PC and mac.

I hope you find the Screencasts useful and keep subscribed!

Don

This is the second in a series of screencasts especially for mac switchers. This episode covers the Finder in OSX and gives hints and tips on navigating around the mac environment

Future episodes will cover all aspects of OSX tiger to give switchers (and potential switchers) a really good start in mastering their mac.

Please support ScreenCastsOnline by letting newbie friends and colleagues know about this useful resource!

Duration: 22:31

Size: 37MB

Platform: mac

Level: Easy

If you've seen this on MacTV you've got to download this version - it's slightly different!

This is the first in a series of screencasts especially for mac switchers. This episode covers the Dock in OSX and demonstrates how to master both simple and advanced built in fucntions of the dock.

Future episodes will cover all aspects of OSX tiger to give switchers (and potential switchers) a really good start in mastering their mac.

Please support ScreenCastsOnline by letting newbie friends and colleagues know about this useful resource!

This episode will be the last full episode to be replicated from the macTV feed. I'll still be doing macTV episodes but they will only be "tasters" for the ScreenCastsOnline episode so you'll need to make sure that they are subscribed to ScreenCastsOnline. I'm wondering if I should create a separate feed just for these switcher episodes? Feedback on that would be appreciated!

PS - I'm assuming all switchers will be using a two button mouse so there are references to right click throughout - If you're a switcher and you haven't got a two button mouse then go and get one immediately!

Amazon affiliate link for UK Apple Mighty Mouse MA086ZM/A

Duration: 13:07

Size: 25MB

Platform: mac

Level: Easy

Links used in the ScreenCast:

Beamup Media

The ScreenCastsOnline iPod edition is now back on line and fully re-encoded to support the video iPod.

The cleanest way to access the new library if you have already subscribed is to to unsubscribe from iTunes and move any downloaded files to the trash. Re-subscribe using the button on this website and you'll get the new library! Existing Desktop Edition users are unaffected by this.

Again, sorry for any inconvenience!

Don

Well the new iPods are hitting the streets!

Thanks to Loren Finkelstien who was kind enough to try out the new iPod edition of ScreenCastsOnline! The bad
news is that the re-encoded versions of the ScreenCastsOnline episodes didn't work.....Doh!

It now transpires that although the episodes were encoded using Apples published specification, there is something thats not quite right. The files were all encoded in H264 at 320x240 with AAC audio all within spec. They were saved as .mov files which again was in spec.

On investigation, Loren has discovered that another Video Podcast (Rocketboom) does work as a .mov on the iPod
but that is encoded using MPEG-4!

As I don't have an new iPod to do further tests, I've got no option but to re-encode all the iPod versions using the new QT preset which unfortunately will produce larger file sizes. I'll re-encode over the next 24 hours and will need to reset the iTunes feed.

If you have already subscribed to the iPod edition feed, I would suggest unsubscribing from the iPod edition feed and
deleting the existing .mov files from your iTunes library(not the desktop edition - they are fine). Leave it for a few hours and then re-subscribe to the iPod edition in iTunes again and you'll get the re-encoded files. They will all be labeled [iPod Edition OK] at the end of each itle.

Sorry for the inconvenience!

Me puts on a pot of coffee for an all nighter :-)

Don

By popular demand an overview on how a typical Screencast is designed, recorded, edited and published. This screencast covers the basic workflow in creating an episode of ScreenCastsOnline and gives you a flavour of the various stages and tools used in the production process.

This should explain why I can't publish more than two episodes per week!

Duration: 14:03

Size: 23MB

Platform: mac or pc

Level: Easy

Links used in the ScreenCast:

OmniOutliner

Snapz Pro X

Final Cut Studio

Metadata Hootenannyr

Direct download for Desktop version (H264 - 960x600)

Direct download for iPod version (H264 - 320x240)

A quick overview of Spotlight - one of the new features of OSX Tiger. This tutorial covers basic usage of the spotlight search functions within Tiger along with some more advanced hints and tips you may not be aware of!

Duration: 10:21

Size: 16MB

Platform: mac

Level: Easy

Links used in the ScreenCast:

Apple Spotlight Tips

Direct download for Desktop version (H264 - 960x600)

Direct download for iPod version (H264 - 320x240)

Enhanced Podcast - This months audio update available for download.

Update - The issue with the URL for the donations buttons has been resolved!

I have set up a separate page to acknowledge all those people are kind enough to support ScreenCastsOnline via a voluntary contribution. The page will list those people and will also include links to their blogs or websites.

The page can be accessed by clicking on the "Contributors" button in the side bar

In view of the appalling events in Pakistan, all monthly contributions to SCO made this month will be donated to the relief efforts via one of the main charity organisations

I have decided that I will produce some exclusive content for contributors as aknowledgement of their support and generosity. This will probably take the form of one or two special shows a month. I've got some cool stuff on p2p applications and Usenet newsgroups that probably wouldn't be appropriate for distrbution via iTunes, so this would be ideal for contributors only!

Please rest assured that there will always be free content on SCO so I've no intention to moving this over to a subscription based service!

Contributions are purely voluntary!

PS - The next episode on macTV should be out tomorrow and this week it's about Spotlight. I'll post it on the SCO site on Friday.

PPS - Looks like there's a lot of support for the behind the scenes look at how a SCO episode is put together. I'll look at getting this recorded and posted in the next week.

Keep subscribed
Don

How to insert an iTunes button and Google Ads into your website

This is the fifth in a series covering the creation, publishing and promotion of your very own podcast.

This tutorial explains how to edit your website to include a 1-click subscribe button for iTunes and also shows you how to obtain and insert Google Ads.

This episode has been created with chapters which are accessible when playing in iTunes or when downloaded to your computer.

Related Episodes
Part 1 - Recording the podcast using Garageband (mac) Link Part 2 - Creating a website and distributing your Podcast automatically (mac and PC) Link Part 3 - Creating an Enhanced Podcast (mac) Link

Part 4 - Promoting your Podcast (mac and PC) Link

All with no technical or programming skills required!

Subscribe now via iTunes and get the next episode as soon as it is published!

Duration: 17:20

Size: 38MB

Platform: mac or pc

Level: Medium

Links used in the ScreenCast:

TextWrangler

Code Snippets:

Download the code

Direct download for Desktop version (H264 - 960x600)

Direct download for iPod version (H264 - 320x240)

Automator - One of the most under used applications in OSX Tiger and one of the most requested ScreenCasts. This screencast takes you through the basics of Automator and shows you how to setup some simple Automator workflows.

This is the fifth ScreenCast originally distributed on macTV at the beginning of this week. It is replicated here for any ScreenCastOnline subscribers who are not subscribed to macTV .

Duration: 11:11

Size: 16MB

Platform: mac

Level: Simple

Links: Automator

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I've been getting some fantastic feedback following the recent ScreenCasts and it looks like they really are providing a useful service for a lot of people!

In fact, they've been so well received that several people have asked if there was a way to contribute to the upkeep of the show to show their appreciation for the help that SCO has given them. Cool!

After some deliberation, I've created a couple of buttons to allow people to do just that!

The basic philosophy of SCO remains the same in that we will continue to provide free content to anyone who wants to access it. Any contributions are purely voluntary but totally appreciated.
I thought I'd adopt the Leo Laporte model (!) and set up two buttons on the ScreenCastsOnline website - Check out the side bar for the actual buttons:

This lets you contribute an ad-hoc amount any time you want via PayPal. If there's a screencast that you have found particularly useful or if you just want to send something my way then this is the best option!

This button will take you through the simple process of setting up a $2 per month contribution via PayPal. I'm currently pushing out approx 8 x 15-20 minute shows per month so that equates to 25c per show!
This would be my preferred option as it will help guide me as to how well the shows are doing. It's a bit of an experiment in quasi-micropayments.

For those people kind enough to contribute, I'll be looking at ways of providing some additional content or perhaps early access to shows. If I ever go over to a more formal subscription based service (you never know where this all might lead but there will always be free content), rest assured - all you early supporters will get special treatment!

Privacy Policy - Just as a final note

Please be assured that any personal details passed to me via PayPal (e.g. email addresses) will never be passed on to anyone else - period.

I will maintain a list of contributors and may occasionally send you emails but they will only be in connection with ScreenCastsOnline and I promise I won't send you unsolicited adverts, etc.

Keep Subscribed!

Don

PS Don't forget the vote at Podcast Alley for this month - we're up to 24 in the monthly rankings!!!!!!!!!

If anyone has experienced problems getting the latest edition (SCO0012 - Launchbar Part 2) via iTunes can you let me know by sending me a line at screencastsonline@gmail.com.

The file can be downloaded directly from the website using the link in the previous post.

Thanks Don

A further look at an indispensable utility for the mac.

Includes some additional configuration steps to integrate your address book with SkypeOut. Also includes some great tips to add in some additional search templates to access the superb YubNub!.

This screencast also contains details of an exclusive offer for ScreenCastOnline viewers - a 20% discount code for online purchases of Launchbar up to the 20th November 2005.

Duration: 16:20

Size: 31.5MB

Platform: mac

Level: Simple

Links: Launchbar

Skype

YubNub

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Just to let you know that the next edition of ScreenCastsOnline will be available via iTunes sometime during w/c 3rd October 2005. Sorry for the delay but I need to do some traveling due to the day job!

There is a macTV special edition "in the can" on "OSX Automator Basics" and this will be published on Tuesday 4th October 2005 via the macTV link

As usual, this will be posted on the ScreenCastsOnline RSS feed a few days later.

Keep subscribed!

Don

It's decided!

Thanks for all the feedback via email. The general concensus is the screencasts are better without the background music as some people do find it distracting.

So from now on, the regular screencasts will be music free (except for the intro and outro of course!)

If you have any other suggestions on improvements to the screencasts pleas email me at screencastsonline@gmail.com or leave a comment on the website.

Don

How to get your Podcast included in the iTunes Music Store and other ways of promoting your Podcast

This is the fourth in a series covering the creation, publishing and promotion of your very own podcast.

This tutorial explains how to register your podcast on iTunes and open up your potential audience to million! It also covers other methods of promotion suh as podcast directories, promos and other tips.

This episode has been created with chapters which are accessible when playing in iTunes or when downloaded to your computer.

Related Episodes
Part 1 - Recording the podcast using Garageband (mac) Link Part 2 - Creating a website and distributing your Podcast automatically (mac and PC) Link Part 3 - Creating an Enhanced Podcast (mac) Link

All with no technical or programming skills required!

Subscribe now via iTunes and get the next episode as soon as it is published!

Duration: 22:20

Size: 38MB

Platform: mac

Level: Easy

Links used in the ScreenCast:

Podcast Alley

Podcast Pickle

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How to get your Podcast included in the iTunes Music Store and other ways of promoting your Podcast

This is the fourth in a series covering the creation, publishing and promotion of your very own podcast.

This tutorial explains how to register your podcast on iTunes and open up your potential audience to million! It also covers other methods of promotion suh as podcast directories, promos and other tips.

This episode has been created with chapters which are accessible when playing in iTunes or when downloaded to your computer.

Related Episodes
Part 1 - Recording the podcast using Garageband (mac) Link Part 2 - Creating a website and distributing your Podcast automatically (mac and PC) Link Part 3 - Creating an Enhanced Podcast (mac) Link

All with no technical or programming skills required!

Subscribe now via iTunes and get the next episode as soon as it is published!

Duration: 22:20

Size: 38MB

Platform: mac

Level: Easy

Links used in the ScreenCast:

Podcast Alley

Podcast Pickle

A look at an indispensable utility for the mac. I'm starting to get my head around Final Cut pro so there's some neat new features in this show. Keep watching till the end for a special treat for you guys!

This is the fourth ScreenCast originally distributed on macTV at the beginning of this week. It is replicated here for any ScreenCastOnline subscribers who are not subscribed to macTV .

Duration: 20:26

Size: 30MB

Platform: mac

Level: Simple

Links: Launchbar

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How embarrassing!

I registered with Podcast Alley over a month ago and forgot to tell anyone about it!. Been too busy making screencasts.

Consequently, I have 0 comments, 0 monthly votes, 0 overall votes and a monthly rank of 3529 :-)

Do me a favour and make a vote for me at Podcast Alley each month. I've included a new button in the Subscribe section of the sidebar so it will only take a few seconds.

Here's a Link if you're getting this via RSS

I feel that subscriptions to SCO are starting to plateau a bit so need to have a bit of a push "getting the message out" so Podcast Alley will help.

I'll try and make a few more promos to get played on a few podcasts.

Any one else got any good ideas?

How to create an enhanced podcast with chapters, images and web links.

This is the third in a series covering the creation, publishing and promoting of your very own podcast.

This tutorial explains how to convert a normal podcast into an enhanced podcast and actually uses the September Audio update podcast as a real life example.

Related Episodes
Part 1 - Recording the podcast using Garageband (mac) Link Part 2 - Creating a website and distributing your Podcast automatically (mac and PC) Link

All with no technical or programming skills required!

Subscribe now via iTunes and get the next episode as soon as it is published!

Duration: 14:03

Size: 21MB

Platform: mac

Level: Medium

Links used in the ScreenCast:

Apples Chapter Tool

Podcast AV

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This is a short enhanced podcast describing some updates to the ScreenCastsOnline service for September 2005.

It's also the subject of the next screencast where I show you how I created this enhanced podcast. Check out this audio podcast first and then see how I put it all together!

Duration: 6:42

Size: 7MB

Platform: mac

Level: Simple

All links are in the enhanced podcast

An overview of the new functionality in iTunes 5.0 and how Apple should have implemented Podcast syncing with Smart Playlists

This is the third ScreenCast originally distributed on macTV at the beginning of this week. It is replicated here for any ScreenCastOnline subscribers who are not subscribed to macTV .

Duration: 19:15

Size: 32MB

Platform: mac or pc

Level: Simple

Links: iTunes 5.0

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How to create and publish a podcast with no programming required! For both PC and mac users.

This is the second in a three part series covering the creation, publishing and promoting of your very own podcast.

This tutorial explains some of the requirements for hosting and publishing a podcast and takes you through setting up a website and podcast feed in simple steps.

Part 1 - Recording the podcast using Garageband (mac) Link Part 2 - (this episode) Creating a website and distributing your Podcast automatically (mac and PC)
Part 3 - Publishing and promoting in iTunes (mac and PC)

All with no technical or programming skills required!

This screencast also includes chapter markers for easy reference. These will only work if the video is downloaded to your pc or mac (not via streaming).

Subscribe now via iTunes and get Part 3 as soon as it is published!

Duration: 23:00

Size: 52MB

Platform: pc and mac

Level: Easy

Links used in the ScreenCast:

Libsyn

The Easy Podcast

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Thanks for all the notes of encouragement sent to me via email. It takes a lot of effort to plan, setup, record, edit and publish the screencasts so it's great to hear people are really enjoying them and finding them useful.

A recurring theme is people asking what asking what software I use to create the screencasts.

I'm gradually experimenting with different techniques of editing and encoding but the core capture software is Snapz Pro X 2.0.2 from Ambrosia software. It's a really great package. I don't think Ambrosia do a referral scheme but if you can let them know I sent you, perhaps I'll get a free upgrade to the next release!.

For basic assembling and editing I've been using QuickTime Pro but I'm experimenting with Final Cut Pro to add a bit more polish!

So once again, keep subscribing and please spread the word to friends, family and colleagues about ScreenCastsOnline. There's some really cool stuff in the pipeline!

Don

How to capture local copies of Web pages using Safari and Paparazzi. Following on from the previous screen capture screencast (SCO0007) this episode demonstrates how to create web archives and access them using Spotlight. Also the use of a great freeware package to capture whole web pages as graphic files.

This is the second ScreenCast originally distributed on macTV at the beginning of this week. It is replicated here for any ScreenCastOnline subscribers who are not subscribed to macTV .

Duration: 12:15

Size: 30MB

Platform: mac

Level: Simple

Links: paparazzi

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You've probably heard about iTunes 5 being released but Apple have also released the final version of Quicktime 7 for windows users. You can download this from here

A recommended upgrade for all windows users currently on Preview 3!

Update - It looks like you get Quicktime 7 as part of the iTunes 5.0 install! No need to install Quicktime 7 if you've upgraded to iTunes 5

The first of a three part series covering how to record, publish and promote a podcast. The series will take you through

Part 1 - Recording the podcast using Garageband (mac) - (This episode)
Part 2 - Creating a website and distributing your Podcast automatically (mac and PC) Link
Part 3 - Publishing and promoting in iTunes (mac and PC)

All with no technical or programming skills required!

iTunes 5.0 update! - Released this episode and Apple released iTunes 5 within 2 hours :-)

All references to iTunes are unaffected except how to get to the encoding settings in iTunes it's now Preferences -> Advanced -> Importing. Everything else is the same!

This episode includes chapter markers for easy reference. These will only work if the video is downloaded to your pc or mac (not via streaming).

Subscribe now via iTunes and get Part 3 as soon as it is published!

Duration: 24:00

Size: 37MB

Platform: mac

Level: Easy

Links used in the ScreenCast:

Eric Rices 10 Minute Guide

Cruisebox

PS Apologies for the slightly uneven audio levels in this edition. I've cracked it now but didn't want to record the whole screencast again! Just watch out when the music kicks in the first time during the adding music section - you may want to lower it slightly - only for a second though!

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Following the horrendous events surrounding the devastation of New Orleans and the Gulf Coast I've hosted a Red Cross banner on the site, together with a PayPal donation button to support the FCC co-ordinating Tech aid for the Katrina disaster (see sidebar)

The FCC and FEMA is in a desperate need to reestablish communications in the disaster area. More specifically, the metropolitan area of New Orleans and it's surrounding areas. What can Wireless access internet service providers do to help? We can reestablish internal communications and provide connectivity to all disaster relief efforts by installing point to point, point to multipoint links, IP Web cams to assist the police and fire departments who can not be everywhere in such a large area, VoIP phones to provide voice communications to relief personnel in remote areas and many other types of normal everyday communications that most people take for granted.

I've removed the PayPal buttons for donations to ScreenCastsOnline out of respect to the people affected by this terrible event.

Although, New Orleans seems a long way from the UK, I've had the pleasure to visit a couple of times on business and it has always struck me as a truly unique place. The images of the Superdome and the downtown area bring back lots of good memories for me, and it's hard to grasp the plight of the poor people struggling to survive in the Convention Center where I've spent many hours.

I hope this can be resolved quickly, but I know it can't. Please help out.

Sorry but couldn't let this go without comment. From a standing start two weeks ago to position 99 in the iTunes Top 100 subscribed podcasts!!!!

I must admit, I'm speechless and a little shaken!

Thanks ever so much to all those that have subscribed and I hope you stay subscribed for the duration. I've got lots more ideas for screencasts, it's just finding the time to record and produce them!

Please let me know how I'm doing either by leaving comments of the web site or emailing me at ScreenCastsOnline@gmail.com.

On second thoughts, leave any good comments on the web site for all to see and send any bad comments to me via email :-)

I'm hoping to do some more beginner type stuff so please let your family and friends know about the site, or anyone who would appreciate a bit of coaching in some of the latest stuff to hit the mac and the web. I'll try and include some more technical stuff as well so I keep any ubergeeks happy, along with web based stuff that's cross platform for any Windows subscribers.

So anyway, thanks again for the support and messages up to now. I dare say the ranking in iTunes may drop off but it was great to get into the top 100!

Don

How to use the inbuilt features of OSX 10.4 to do screen captures plus demonstrating the use of a brilliant dashboard widget to enhance screen captures

As promised, this is the ScreenCast first distributed on macTV at the beginning of this week. It is replicated here for any ScreenCastOnline subscribers who are not subscribed to macTV.

I appreciate that this may cause a duplicate download for those subscribed to both. If this is a real cause for concern, please drop me a note at screencastsonline@gmail.com and we'll look at an alternative for the next macTV special.

Duration: 5:46

Size: 8.5MB

Platform: mac

Level: Simple

Links: Capture Widget

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ScreenCastsOnline is proud to announce a new regular guest appearance on macTV. I'll be producing a regular Mac OSX or related tip for distribution on the macTV feed.

I'll be posting these on the ScreenCastsOnline feed a few days after the macTV release so if you want to check them out sooner, head over to macTV

A 10 minute screencast demoing the new Beta 2 release of DTV - Internet TV on your Mac

A brilliant app that uses RSS feeds with enclosures to assemble Video Channels that you can subscribe to and download to your mac. Sorry the app is mac only at present but a Windows version is planned. At least you can watch this screencast to see what you are missing and what you can look forward to!

Duration: 9:27

Size: 23MB

Platform: mac

Level: Simple

Links: DTV

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A 8 minute screencast demoing Google maps and looking at a cool Google maps hack - gMap Pedometer

Using the hack we work out how far John Lennon would have had to walk to visit Paul McCartneys house when they were living in Liverpool, UK !!!

Duration: 8:00

Size: 19MB

Platform: mac or pc

Level: Simple

Links:

Google Maps

gmapPedometer

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A 15 minute screencast explaining just what a blog is, a look at some typical blogs and a very simple demo on how you can set up your own blog to get your presence on the web.

New Movie Chapter Feature

A new feature introduced with this screencast is the introduction of movie chapters to allow you to jump to a specific place in the movie. The chapters are only available if you subscribe and view the movie in iTunes or copy the movie from the direct link below to your pc or mac. They won't work if you stream the movie directly from the link below but you'll still be able to view the movie without chapters.

In iTunes, play the movie in a separate window and the chapter menu will appear as shown below.

Click on the menu and keep the mouse button depressed to select the required chapter and then release the mouse button.

Another hint is to change the size of the separate move window in iTunes to best fit your display. CTRL-Click or right button click on the title bar of the separate window and you'll get a menu as below. Normal size is normally best as this is the resolution the screencast was recorded in.

I hope you find this screencast useful and please leave comments on the web or via email to screencastsonline@gmail.com

Duration: 6.17

Size: 27MB

Platform: mac or pc

Level: Simple

Links:

Blogger

DonsBlog

Kitten Fluff

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Ok, so you've heard about RSS but don't really know what it is or how it might benefit you?

This short screencast gives a quick overview on how you can use RSS to automate your web surfing and remove the tedium of manually checking websites and blogs. The screencast is based on mac applications but the basic principles are the same on the windows platform so please check it out if you are a windows user!

Duration: 6.17

Size: 8MB

Platform: mac

Level: Simple

Applications: Safari 2.0, NetNewsWire 2.0.1

PS - I forgot to mention to use the Spacebar in NetNewsWire to view unread posts consecutively - much easier!

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This screencast will show you how to manually subscribe to iTunes and get your screencasts delivered to your desktop automatically. (At least until I get registered on iTunes!)

Duration: 5.13

Platform: mac or pc

Level: Simple

Update: Well that didn't take very long - iTunes processed my registration in 36 hours! I was expecting a couple of weeks wait from what I'd heard. So that pretty much makes this screencast redundant as you can now subscribe directly to ITunes by using the iTunes button in the sidebar. I'll keep this screencast on-line as it might be useful forsomeone wanting to subscribe to another podcast that isn't registered in iTunes.

Welcome to the ScreenCastsOnline Service.

Over time, I'll be building a library of ScreenCasts covering lots of different topics. They'll range from simple beginner level topics to the more advanced topics later. I'll try and keep them brief and to less than 10 minutes.

I'll be demoing some of the various utilities and shareware packages that I find really useful in my everyday computing life. As the number of screencasts increase, the site will expand and change to help find the information that you need.

I hope you find this useful!

Don

Update - These screencasts are encoded with the H264 Quicktime codec included with QuickTime 7. Mac users with OS 10.4 (Tiger) and above will already have this codec installed otherwise please obtain the free update to Quicktime 7 from Apple here .

PC users can download a free Windows version of QT7 from Apple here