iWork+08

This session was presented by Rob Specker. The session was an overview of the elements of all of the iWork applications (Keynote, Pages)


 * =Most useful features

Keynote: New Transitions and Text Effects 2d and 3d effects (especially transitions) Can be used to create podcasts** Instant Alpha: Allows for easy removal of background from images. Great Feature! Smart Builds: 10 Pre built animations (drag and drop using drop zones) example: animating a plane on a map of destinations. Voiceover Recording All presentations can be exported to QuickTime, iTunes, iDVD, and YouTube. New Presentation Templates/Themes
 * A to B animation: Allows for creation of a motion path easily (line, curve, etc.)

Pages: Automatic text overflow into new boxes/pages. Contextual Format Bar: Puts the most frequently used tools at your fingertips. Change Tracking: Tracks edits from multiple authors, accept/reject changes New Image Tools (Instant Alpha, Easily Apply and Adjust Masks) New Templates

Numbers (Great Program!) Not very intuitive, but simple. Intelligent Tables: Easy drag and drop of functions into spreadsheet Checkboxes and Sliders to change formulas without removing formula/reformatting Move & Resize tables independently (no full page blank grid anymore). Easy to place multiple charts and graphs on a single page. Will seamlessly import & export Excel docs & Appleworks. Charts, Images, and Text Labels Highlight and drag and drop. (**Real time visual of changes in data) Easy click/drag/slider to modify print settings (Easy to get an entire spreadsheet on one page!) Numerous Templates
 * Interactive Print View

$39 Individual License Price (through Apple Account Rep.) Available for install on a personal machine. Contact Robert if they have questions on this price: (rlspecker@apple.com)