Apple iLife '08 [OLD VERSION]
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Software Reviews of Apple iLife '08 [OLD VERSION]
Customer Review: Terrific little set of applications.
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a terrific little set of applications. If it had only been GarageBand it would have been worth the modest cost. GarageBand is a sturdy, multispectrum, easy to use multi track recording studio. Its predecessor was pretty basic - but the new version is a substantial update. The user interface is simpler and more straight forward. I can now utilize all of the outputs on my mixer (earlier versions limited me to a few at a time). The loop record function allows me to overdub again and again as I practice a riff - the stacked riffs can be isolated, and cut/pasted into the final mix with remarkable ease. There is a basic but formidable set of effects, including a very passable compressor, a great limiter to maximize volume without sacrificing quality, almost unlimited mixing capabilities.
But its not just GarageBand - the new iPhoto is a tremendous improvement as well. I've seen some critical reviews stating that having the library available only within the application is a hassle. Its actually not. Its easy enough to sidestep this in any of several ways - import the photos to a separate file before adding them to the iPhoto library - you can then import them into iPhoto from their folders, but here's the benefit! If the drive you import the files to is different from the one you have the iPhoto library on, well then you have just created a backup for the photos. Its always a good idea too to burn a CD or DVD with those images in case of a system or hardware crash! I love the new "events" feature. It is so easy to keep track of images now - being able to preview all the images in an event without opening its library is a great time saver. And I love the interactivity with the internet - I've posted a few web galleries directly from iPhoto - they look great and so far everyone I've invited to look has been impressed both with how easily the galleries work and how stable and fast the are.
iMovie works wonderfully - although I've upgraded and purchased Final Cut Express 8 - iMovie is great for rough cuts, but FCE offers much more diverse tools for polishing!
iWeb is a limited but functional website builder - it lacks the diversity and flexibility of GoLive or Dreamweaver, but then I don't always have the time or the energy to use those applications for very basic informational webbing.
And finally, iDVD does exactly what its supposed to.
I think that is the critical point about all the Apple applications I own - FinalCut Express, Logic Express, iLife and iWork, OSX Leopard. They do exactly what they advertise, and do it well. If you have an Apple machine that meets the hardware standards (read that last line again!) then you can't go wrong with these applications! Once you've bought iLife, make sure to watch the short but helpful training videos on the Apple website. It will jumpstart your usage!
Customer Review: Great Seller :)
Summary: 5 Stars
Item was received in a few days after purchase. I love all the new applications that come with iLife 08. It's a must hve. Customer Review: Apple has done IT again!!
Summary: 5 Stars
Apple iLife '08 I have had all of the iLife software updates so far and this is the best ever. I was somewhat concerned that iMovie had been "dumbed down" and would not be as good as the previous edition, but to my surprise, it was better in many ways even though it had missing some of the features of the old version. I didn't mind, because what was there, worked beautifully. I did not evaluate the Garage Band as I haven't used it yet. iPhoto worked better than ever without the old organizational format which I didn't use anyway. The iWeb works seamlessly and as a first timer, I was pleased with the results.
For the price it is a real bargain, in the world of software upgrades.
Customer Review: WAIT!
Summary: 1 Stars
Seriously do your homework before upgrading to this!!! I did and the massive negative response for iMovie, iWeb, iPhoto are more than enough for you to STAY WHERE YOU ARE! Don't upgrade. Come on Apple!~ Where is the customer service and loyalty??? Very disappointing! VERY! Like a bad child!!! Bad bad bad boy!!! I will just hold out and hope you correct yourself!!!Customer Review: Great for the casual user
Summary: 4 Stars
iLife is a great package. I am not a big video person so for me, it is easy to use and gives great results without a lot of work. If you're more into complex video maybe this isn't robust enough but for me, I couldn't ask for a better, easier to use set of programs. The events in iPhoto really help to organize my pictures and make it easier to find them all. If you have a family, it's worth it!