In the only Apple-certified guide to iLife '08, the authors have you working miracles with iLife within the first few pages. Featuring footage and images from around the world, this book/DVD combo uses real-life material and practical lessons that you can apply immediately to your own projects. Focused lessons take you step by step through all aspects of iLife '08--everything from organizing and sharing your  photo library to creating polished video and soundtracks. Along the way, you’ll produce podcasts, websites, blogs, video blogs, and custom DVDs.

• Master the iLife suite of tools quickly through fun, real-world projects
• Turn your photos into cards, picture books, calendars, or a web gallery
• Add motion and sound to your slideshows, then publish them online
• Create a polished video with transitions, music, and effects
• Learn "Hollywood-style" techniques for making better videos
• Build a soundtrack in GarageBand, and learn to score a simple movie
• Publish Web sites, blogs, podcasts, and DVD menus with ease.