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Kirstie Tostevin of FXhome is back to provide some updates on two of their products. HitFilm now supports industry-standard plugins from Red Giant and Video Copilot, adding to their already impressive collection of add-ons to their video editing and VFX creation. iMerge extends its non-destructive RAW image compositor's capabilities with new effects that include Denoise, skin retouch, Fractal noise, heat, smoke, energy, and fluid distortions and more. Kirstie brings us up to speed on all the news, and reviews their upgrade/subscription model. This edition of MacVoices is supported by LightStream. Low rates. Great Service. That's Lending Uncomplicated. Visit Lightstream.com/macvoices for a special discount just for MacVoices viewers and listeners. This edition of MacVoices is supported by Linode, high performance cloud hosting and virtual servers for everyone. To take $20 off your first order, visit Linode.com/macvoices and use the offer code "macvoices2019". Show Notes: Chuck Joiner is the producer and host of MacVoices. You can catch up with what he's doing on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Subscribe to the show: iTunes: - Audio in iTunes - Video in iTunes - HD Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: - Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss - Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss Donate to MacVoices via Paypal or become a MacVoices Patron. Guests: Kirstie Tostevin is the Marketing Manager at FXhome. Links: FXhome YouTube Channel

Our latest holiday Gift Guide show features a broad variety of picks from the panel of Bart Busschots, Charles Edge, and host Chuck Joiner. Gift ideas from security to photography, hardware to software will help you make progress on your holiday gift list. This edition of MacVoices is supported by LightStream. Low rates. Great Service. That's Lending Uncomplicated. Visit Lightstream.com/macvoices for a special discount just for MacVoices viewers and listeners. This edition of MacVoices is supported by Linode, high performance cloud hosting and virtual servers for everyone. To take $20 off your first order, visit Linode.com/macvoices and use the offer code "macvoices2019". Show Notes: Chuck Joiner is the producer and host of MacVoices. You can catch up with what he's doing on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Subscribe to the show: iTunes: - Audio in iTunes - Video in iTunes - HD Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: - Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss - Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss Donate to MacVoices via Paypal or become a MacVoices Patron. Guests: By day Bart Busschots is a Linux sysadmin and Perl programmer, and a keen amateur photographer when ever he gets the time. Bart hosts and produces the Let's Talk podcast series - a monthly Apple show that takes a big-picture look at the last month in Apple news, and a monthly photography show focusing on the art and craft of photography. Every second week Bart is the guest for the Chit Chat Across the Pond segment on Allison Sheridan's NosillaCast. You can get links to everything Bart gets up including a link to his photography and his personal blog. Charles Edge has written 9 books and over 3,000 blog posts on technology, with a focus on large-scale systems and server management, including Take Control of OS X Server. He is currently a product manager for JAMF Software. When not playing with computers at work, he can be found at home tinkering with computers for fun. His personal blog is krypted.com, his podcasts are JAMF After Dark and The Mac Admins Podcast, and you can follow him on Twitter. Links: MacVoices Gift Guide on Flipboard Bart Busschots' picks AfterShokz Aeropex Open-Ear Wireless Bone Conduction Headphones Bialetti Moka Express Joby GripTight ONE Mount Bart's Night Mode Sample Photo PortaPow Pure USB Data Blocker (Clear version does not ship to the U.S.) PortaPow 3rd Gen USB Data Blocker (Black 5 Pack) (Black version available in the U.S.) Charles Edge's picks Hackers: Heros of the Computer Revolution by Steve Levy The History of Computing - A podcast by Charles Edge Wemo Mini Smart Plug, WiFi Enabled, Works with Alexa, Google Assistant & Apple HomeKit Logitech Harmony Companion All in One Remote Control for Smart Home and Entertainment Devices, Hub & App Magnetic Privacy Screen for MacBook/MacBook Pro Chuck Joiner's picks Stump Stand RØDE Microphones VideoMic Me-L Microphone ExpressVPN Private Internet Access Tunnel Bear Tor and Scripting on macOS by Charles Edge TOR: Gateway to the Darkish Internets - An episode of Charles Edge's podcast, The History of Computing Waze

Ted Landau has been busy researching, shopping for, installing, and using the home theater system of his dreams. Now that the dust has settled, Ted talks us through the process, from big box store experiences to the AV Forums to the actual use of his systems. Find out what he chose and why. Ted also has some thoughts on the state of macOS…where we've been and where we are. This edition of MacVoices is supported by LightStream. Low rates. Great Service. That's Lending Uncomplicated. Visit Lightstream.com/macvoices for a special discount just for MacVoices viewers and listeners. This edition of MacVoices is supported by ATTO. The Power Behind the Storage. Show Notes: Chuck Joiner is the producer and host of MacVoices. You can catch up with what he's doing on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Subscribe to the show: iTunes: - Audio in iTunes - Video in iTunes - HD Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: - Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss - Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss Donate to MacVoices via Paypal or become a MacVoices Patron. Guests: Ted Landau is the author of several Mac and iPhone help books and was the founder of MacFixIt. He has also been a contributor to numerous magazines and websites, including Macworld and The Mac Observer. His blog isTed Landau's Slanted Viewpoint, and you can follow him on Twitter. Links: Denon AVR-X3500H Receiver (2018 Model) Denon AVR-X3600H UHD AV Receiver, 2019 Model Definitive Technology CS-9040 Center Channel Speaker | Built-in 8" Bass Radiator (Note: The BP9040s actually plug in to a wall outlet and allow the woofer to act as a powered subwoofer) Definitive Technology SR-9040 10" Bipolar Surround Speaker Definitive Technology A90 High-Performance Height Speaker Module for Dolby Atmos LG OLED65C9PUA Alexa Built-in C9 Series 65" 4K Ultra HD Smart OLED TV Kanto Full Motion PMX680 Pro Series Mount Apple TV Logitech Harmony 950 Touch IR Remote Control for up to 15 Entertainment Devices

Even if Black Friday and Cyber Monday are over, most of us still have people on our gift lists that need to be addressed. Peter Cohen, Barry Fulk, and host Chuck Joiner are on the job, providing more diverse and unusual gifts for you to give or get this holiday season. This edition of MacVoices is supported by LightStream. Low rates. Great Service. That's Lending Uncomplicated. Visit Lightstream.com/macvoices for a special discount just for MacVoices viewers and listeners. This edition of MacVoices is supported by ATTO. The Power Behind the Storage. Show Notes: Chuck Joiner is the producer and host of MacVoices. You can catch up with what he's doing on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Subscribe to the show: iTunes: - Audio in iTunes - Video in iTunes - HD Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: - Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss - Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss Donate to MacVoices via Paypal or become a MacVoices Patron. Guests: Peter Cohen is a freelance tech journalist who has written for Macworld, iMore, Tom's Guide and many other sites. You can find his dead Twitter account at @flargh and read more of his ruminations on tech and other stuff at his personal web site, peter-cohen.com. Barry Fulk is the Producer, Co-host & Roving Reporter at For Mac Eyes Only. Guy, husband, one kidlette, loves tech, travel, and photography (including in/outside of Apple stores). Tends to be CDO (which is OCD alphabetized). 1/2 Japanese, 1/2 mutt. Currently drinking as much Kool-Aid as possible. Links: The MacVoices Holiday Gift Guides on FlipBoard Barry Fulk's picks HyperDrive USB-C hub for iPad by Hyper JBL Clip 3 White Noise by TMSoft Agent A: A puzzle in disguise ORORO Men's Lightweight Heated Vest with Battery Pack Peter Cohen's picks Popgrip Airpods Holder iFixit ProTech Toolkit Playstation DualShock 4 Wireless Controller from sony Polaroid OneStep + i-Type Camera Chuck Joiner's picks Airpods Case, Coffea AirPods Accessories Shockproof Case Cover Portable & Protective Silicone Skin Cover Case for Airpods 2 & 1 Speck Products SmartShell MacBook PRO 15-inch Case, with Touch Bar, Clear ScreenSaverz Glass Screen Protector

FiLMiC has just released a new iPhone camera app, Firstlight, that approaches mobile photography from a new angle. Founder and CEO Neill Barham and CTO Chris Cohen talk about the analog roots of the app, why it was four years in development, and what sent them back to the drawing board. Why Firstlight's approach is different to filter-based apps, the pricing structure, and why it can improve your photos no matter what iPhone you use are part of this in-depth discussion of an app that is clearly developed out of passion for photography. This edition of MacVoices is supported by Lightstream. Low rates. Great Service. That's Lending Uncomplicated. Visit Lightstream.com/macvoices for a special discount just for MacVoices viewers and listeners. This edition of MacVoices is supported by ATTO. The Power Behind the Storage. Show Notes: Chuck Joiner is the producer and host of MacVoices. You can catch up with what he's doing on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Subscribe to the show: iTunes: - Audio in iTunes - Video in iTunes - HD Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: - Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss - Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss Donate to MacVoices via Paypal or become a MacVoices Patron. Guests: Neill Barham is the guiding vision behind FiLMiC Inc. and the primary architect behind FiLMiC Pro. An independent filmmaker from Seattle, WA turned serial entrepreneur, Neill studied at the Vancouver Film School before working on projects large and small in countries all over the world. With the advent of the iPhone 4 and it's ability to shoot high definition video, Neill saw a vision of the future where everyone had the tools to become an artist or storyteller. He began working on the initial designs ofthe FiLMiC Pro in 2010 and has been relentlessly updating the app ever since. Under his leadership FiLMiC Pro has become the pre-eminent high end video app, used by filmmakers, artists, educators and journalists the world over. Chris Cohen is the Chief Technology Officer for FiLMic. Links:

The last MacVoices Gift Guide before the big holiday shopping weekend features some unusual picks from the panel of Elle Newman, Mike Schmitz, Brittany Smith, and host Chuck Joiner. Be sure to check this out before you shop! This edition of MacVoices is sponsored by Smile, the makers of PDFpen and PDFpenPro, PDFpen for iPad, PDFpen for iPhone, PDFpen Scan+, as well as TextExpander for Mac and TextExpander for iPhone and iPad, as well as the new TextExpander for Windows. Great software to help you get more done. Show Notes: Chuck Joiner is the producer and host of MacVoices. You can catch up with what he's doing on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Subscribe to the show: iTunes: - Audio in iTunes - Video in iTunes - HD Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: - Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss - Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss Donate to MacVoices via Paypal or become a MacVoices Patron. Guests: Elle Newman is a facilitator, a life coach, and a yoga teacher. Find out more about her at her personal web site. find her on her Facebook page, and follow her on Twitter as @ElleMoreen, and on Micro.Blog as @Elle Newman. Mike Schmitz is an Apple fanboy, coffee snob, and productivity junkie who is intent on teaching people how to be more productive. His newest effort is He is the Executive Editor for The Sweet Setup, a site dedicated to reviewing and recommending the very best Mac and iOS apps, and is the creator of FaithBasedProductivity, where he teaches his personal approach to getting more done. Mike lives in Wisconsin with his wife and 4 crazy boys and is the author of Thou Shalt Hustle. He is also the co-host of the Bookworm podcast and (probably) spends too much time on Twitter. You can find all his projects on his personal web site, MikeSchmitz.me. Brittany Smith is a cognitive neuroscientist who provides a variety of consulting services through her business, Devise and Conquer that includes ADD/ADHD coaching, technology coaching, productivity consulting, and more. She is a self-designated "well-rounded geek" who can be found on Twitter as @addliberator. Her latest project is Jedi Yoga. Links: Elle Newman's picks Metal Earth (web site) Metal Earth on AmazonAugust Tea Nuu MuuDisc Notebook Systems ARC TUL Mike Schmitz' picks SetApp Gift CardsXsonic Xtone (guitar pedal/interface)Bias FXParsley Adventure BookCafflano (All-in-one coffee maker) Brittany Smith's picksLow-profile Flash Drives (SanDisk) IUGA comfortable, attractive dress pants with pockets (by a yoga company)FLEXISPOT Desk Bike Stand up Folding Exercise Desk Cycle Height Adjustable Office Desk Stationary Exercise Bike Star Wars failures Gag Gifts: - Jar Jar Binks Cufflinks - Option 1 - Jar Jar Binks Cufflinks - Option 2 - Thala Siren mudflap t-shirts: - Unisex - Women's - RiffTrax for Prequels/Holiday Special: - Wookiee Storybook: Chuck Joiner's picks Apple TV 4K JBL Flip 5 Rudy's Bar-B-Q Sause ANYA Stainless Steel Bracelet Strap with Unique Magnet Lock for Apple Watch

The MacVoices Gift Guide series for 2019 rolls on, this time with the panel of Kirk McElhearn, Brett Terpstra, Wally Cherwinski, and host Chuck Joiner. This series of picks strays from tech in spots, but always comes home to focus on things that plug and play. This edition of MacVoices is sponsored by Smile, the makers of PDFpen and PDFpenPro, PDFpen for iPad, PDFpen for iPhone, PDFpen Scan+, as well as TextExpander for Mac and TextExpander for iPhone and iPad, as well as the new TextExpander for Windows. Great software to help you get more done. Show Notes: Chuck Joiner is the producer and host of MacVoices. You can catch up with what he's doing on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Subscribe to the show: iTunes:- Audio in iTunes- Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: - Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss - Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss Donate to MacVoices via Paypal or become a MacVoices Patron. Guests: Wally Cherwinski is a Videographer based in Ottawa, Canada. Originally trained as a scientist, he spent a portion of his career in research and teaching at the University of Cambridge, England while doubling as a freelance photographer and writer. Later, he joined Canada's National Research Council and spent many years managing communications for the Canadian Space Program. Kirk McElhearn writes about Macs, iPods, iTunes, books, music and more. He is a regular contributor to TidBITS, as well as several other web sites and magazines. He is co-host of The Next Track and The Committed podcast. You can follow him on Twitter, and visit his personal web site, Kirkville. Brett Terpstra is a coder, writer and web developer. He works behind the scenes at blogs including Engadget, Joystiq and The Unofficial Apple Weblog. He also writes for The Unofficial Apple Weblog, and contributes to Macworld. Brett develops Marked for Mac and recently co-authored "60 Mountain Lion Tips" with David Sparks for the iBookstore. He discusses all things "nerd" on his podcasts, Systematic and Overtired.You can find Brett as "ttscoff" on Twitter, and at his website, brettterpstra.com. Links: Kirk McElhearn's picks BTHVN 2020 - Beethoven The New Complete Edition [MICHAEL KENNA | Calendar 2020 — Nazraeli Press Graf von Faber-Castell Intuition Platino Pencil (Kirk's is pernambuco) Julian Barnes - The Man in the Red Coat Brett Terpstra's picks Remington HC4250 Shortcut Pro Samsung T5 SSD Ultimate Hacking Keyboard Bravus Brewing Kin Euphorics Wally Cherwinski's picks Luminar 4 Silicone Keyboard cover MagSafe adapter iOS headphone adapter TMO Deals iMazing 2 Tribble Christmas tree ornament Tabletop light box Chuck Joiner's picks Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 4K Wi-Fi Digital Camera bundle Elgato 4k Cam Link Amazon Basics Hard Drive Case ORICO 2.5 USB 3 External Hard Drive Enclosure Casing for 2.5 inch 7mm/9.5mm SATA HDD SSD Audible

Take Control boss Joe Kissell has just updated Take Control of Automating Your Mac to edition 3, to reflect the constantly changing macOS landscape. Joe discusses some of those changes before covering how he makes you comfortable with automation concepts. Then, he gives us some examples of both built-in capabilities as well those of third-party utilities that can help you be more efficient in whatever you do with your Mac. Automation sounds a bit intimidating, but Joe makes it approachable and easy to see results of your efforts immediately. This edition of MacVoices is supported by Linode, high performance cloud hosting and virtual servers for everyone. To take $20 off your first order, visit Linode.com/macvoices and use the offer code "macvoices2019". Show Notes: Chuck Joiner is the producer and host of MacVoices. You can catch up with what he's doing on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Subscribe to the show: iTunes: - Audio in iTunes - Video in iTunes - HD Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: - Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss - Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss Donate to MacVoices via Paypal or become a MacVoices Patron. Guests: Joe Kissell is the publisher of Take Control ebooks, as well as the author of over 60 books on a wide variety of tech topics. Keep up with him if you can on his personal site, JoeKissell.com, and on Twitter.

Our third MacVoices holiday Gift Guide show might be the most diverse yet, with selections from hardware to software, from services to training, with entertaining comments and banter to boot from the panel of Norbert Frassa, Frederick Van Johnson, Mike T. Rose, and host Chuck Joiner. Enjoy! [embed]http://traffic.libsyn.com/maclevelten/MV19245.mp3[/embed] This edition of MacVoices is supported by Linode, high performance cloud hosting and virtual servers for everyone. To take $20 off your first order, visit Linode.com/macvoices and use the offer code "macvoices2019". Show Notes: Chuck Joiner is the producer and host of MacVoices. You can catch up with what he's doing on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Subscribe to the show: iTunes: - Audio in iTunes - Video in iTunes - HD Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: - Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss - Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss Donate to MacVoices via Paypal or become a MacVoices Patron. Guests: Norbert Frassa is a technology "man about town". Follow him on Twitter and see what he's up to. Frederick Van Johnson is a professional photographer host of This Week in Photo, and founder of the TWiP Network - one of the world's most popular photography-related podcast media properties. Frederick also consults on marketing with a number of photography industry companies. Frederick began his career as a Combat Photojournalist in the United States Air Force, where he served for 8 years, and was decorated many times for photography. Frederick's unit was among the first in the military to receive, and put into daily action early digital imaging hardware and software. As a result, he was awarded the Air Force Commendation medal for his key role in facilitating the US Air Force transition from film to digital. After the military, Frederick went on to study visual communication at the University of California in Santa Barbara, California. Frederick also studied at Brooks Institute in Santa Barbara, where he ultimately became Chairman of the Board of Trustees. Frederick was also a key member of team responsible for the development of iPhoto, Apple's award-winning photo management application. Highly knowledgeable on multiple disciplines of photography, technology, and Internet trends – Frederick is able to discuss how emerging trends and technologies effect and benefit both amateur and professional photographers. Frederick is also author of the popular book "Global Mobile, Connecting without Wires, Walls, or Borders". Today Frederick lives in Sacramento, California, and continues to practice photography whenever possible. He has also been known to sneak in playing a game or two on his PlayStation or flying his drone from time to time. You can follow him on Twitter. Michael T. Rose began his Mac-centric career with a decade-plus stint in editorial technology at Entertainment Weekly & LIFE magazines, starting as a college intern right around when the Mac IIx was launched. After leaving the print publishing world, Mike worked as an IT lead and creative director for an NYC events and marketing agency. In 2013 he switched trains once again, and now enjoys his #dreamjob at Salesforce as a lead solution engineer. From 2006 to early 2015, Mike was a proud editor and contributor at The Unofficial Apple Web Log (TUAW), now folded into Engadget. Mike & his family live in Brooklyn, NY. You can find him on Twitter. Links: Norbert Frassa's picks Satechi 75W Dual Type-C PD Travel Charger Adapter with 2 USB-C PD & 2 USB 3.0 iHome ISP6X Wi-FI Smart Plug Ten One Design T1-BLKH-109 Blockhead Side-Facing Plug 1Password Family Subscription Tug Plug Frederick Van Johnson's picks Spiffy Gear Lumee RGB Light Bracelet Spiffy Gear Lumee Bicolor Light Bracelet Amazon Echo Buds ColorWare Custom AirPods Dark Noise App Grammarly Blinkist Mike T. Rose's picks Satechi Aluminum Type-C Multimedia Adapter with 4K HDMI, Mini DP, USB-C PD, Gigabit Ethernet, USB 3.0, Micro/SD Card Slots DJI Mavic Mini - Drone FlyCam Quadcopter with 2.7K Camera 3-Axis Gimbal Pluralsight LinkedIn Learning Macsparky Shortcuts Field Guide Chuck Joiner's picks Apple TV+ Apple HomePod Short Stop Mute Box EATOP USB Flash Drives 128GB, Thumb Drive USB 3.0 Flash Drive 128GB Compatible with Mobile Phone & Computers

In the November 2019 update, Chuck provides an update on the past and future RSS feed changes, discusses two different Flipboard magazines from MacVoices, talks about holiday schedule plans, and delivers the monthly Support Report. Show Notes: Chuck Joiner is the producer and host of MacVoices. You can catch up with what he's doing on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Subscribe to the show: iTunes: - Audio in iTunes - Video in iTunes - HD Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: - Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss - Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss Donate to MacVoices via Paypal or become a MacVoices Patron.