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SUMMARY:Keeping Track of People
DESCRIPTION:The Contacts app is probably the most boring app on your Apple device. But in many ways\, it’s also the most important. Your iPhone\, iPad\, or Mac is first and foremost a communications device. Think of all the ways you communicate with people (phone calls\, email\, video calls\, texting) and it’s the Contacts app that makes all of this easy. \n\n\n \nAre you a member? Log in to view the entire video. Not a member? Join today!\n\nMeeting Summary\nSummary was generated by ai and may contain inaccuracies. \nWebsite Launch and Contacts App Presentation \nMike Kwasniak initiated the meeting and introduced Chita\, the moderator for the day. Mike Kwasniak announced the launch of their new website\, www.naplesmug.com\, and shared their intention to speak at the next meeting about color photography. Mike Matthews then took over the presentation\, discussing the significance of the contacts app on various devices. They highlighted the importance of maintaining accurate and complete contact cards\, using photos\, and adding one’s own information. Mike also demonstrated how to use the contacts app on the Mac. No questions were raised during this presentation. \nContact Management System Features \nMike Matthews discussed the features of a contact management system. They highlighted the ability to add comprehensive information about contacts\, including birthdays\, addresses\, and photos\, and demonstrated how to add these details and create lists or groups for efficient communication. They also mentioned the ability to use the Apple’s mail app to fill in email addresses for a list of contacts and explained the smart list feature on the Mac contacts app\, which allows users to sync contacts across devices via iCloud and creates lists that automatically update based on specific criteria. Finally\, Mike mentioned the search field at the top of the screen\, which can be used to search for any specific information within the contacts app. \nContacts Card Relationship and Customization Tutorial \nMike Matthews explained how to add a brother and sister relationship in the contacts card\, which includes a tutorial on adding custom labels. The discussion also covered the ability to add multiple spouses’ phone numbers and birthdays. However\, Mike suggested that the app works best with one person per card\, even when splitting spouses. Later\, Mike provided information on the settings window for the contacts app and how to customize the display preferences. \nContact Sorting and Display Options \nMike Matthews discussed the sorting and display options for contacts in a contacts app. They explained that contacts can be sorted by last name or first name\, and that the display order can be customized to show the first name first. They also mentioned a feature called short name format\, which is useful for group chats where space might be limited. Mike further discussed the option to store contacts with different internet companies like Google\, Apple\, or Yahoo\, but recommended keeping all contacts in one place for simplicity. They also touched on the ability to change the template for new contact cards\, the universal Vcard format for contact information\, and a feature called ‘private me card’ which allows selective sharing of personal information. \nContacts\, Syncing\, and List Making \nMike Matthews and Chita addressed questions related to settings and list creation. They discussed the issue of contact duplication\, with Mike suggesting that it might be due to syncing or transferring contacts between devices. They advised caution when using the ‘Merge Duplicates’ command and recommended exporting the entire contacts archive as a backup before proceeding. They also discussed the process of merging duplicate contacts in the contacts app\, emphasizing that it’s useful when there are only a few duplicates. Lastly\, they addressed a question from Billy about list making\, confirming that it can now be done on the phone as well. \nContacts App Features and Sharing Concerns \nMike Matthews discussed the new feature in the phone contacts app that allows the creation of lists and the addition of individuals to those lists. They also addressed Karen’s question about sharing a list of over a hundred email addresses with another block leader without exposing everyone’s identity. Mike suggested using the BCC field to put the addresses in the body of the email\, and the recipient could then create contacts from that. They also touched upon Mary’s query about keeping Nugmug addresses separate from personal contacts. However\, they clarified that it’s not possible to import a group without integrating it into the existing contacts. Finally\, they acknowledged Betty’s issue with the Mac’s contacts app being uncooperative\, and suggested using iCloud as an alternative. \nContact List Management Concerns \nKeith Kaiser raised a concern about the absence of a nickname field in the smart list creation. Mike Matthews suggested a workaround\, which involved using the note field to store the nickname for each contact. Cynthia Nicholson then asked if they could merge their husband’s contact list onto their computer without overwriting theirs. Mike explained a method involving exporting and importing a contact archive\, which could potentially lead to duplicate contacts. They advised keeping both duplicates and suggested a shortcut to manage the process more efficiently. \nContacts List Management and Features Demonstration \nMike Matthews discussed the use of the option key in the contacts list and its significance in understanding which list a selected contact is on. They also touched on the process of cleaning up the contacts list to eliminate duplicates. They emphasized the importance of maintaining comprehensive and accurate contact information for easier use across various apps such as the mail and messages app\, shared documents\, and the health app. They further discussed the features of the maps app\, including the search for contacts within the app\, the airdrop feature\, and the ability to filter messages based on known contacts and businesses. They demonstrated the list feature on the phone and explained how all list management can be done directly on the phone or iPad. Lastly\, they demonstrated how to use the contacts app on a phone or iPad to send emails to specific contacts. \niCloud Contacts Storage and Merging Solutions \nMike Matthews discussed the use of iCloud for storing contacts\, providing a solution for Don and Carolyn’s issues with duplicate contacts. Ed raised a concern about Siri not recognizing a company name when a contact’s name is included\, which Mike couldn’t resolve. Karen brought up a problem with printing a block leader or member list\, which Mike suggested could be a bug. Finally\, Jurij asked about merging two duplicate lists of contacts\, to which Mike proposed a workaround using the Mac’s drag-and-drop feature. \nEfficient Dialing Methods and Contact Sharing Features \nStephen suggested a method to Mike Matthews for dialing numbers with extensions more efficiently. They advised creating a contact with a fake name and adding a phone number with an extension. Stephen also mentioned a workaround for Mac users to dial numbers\, which involves pressing a comma after typing the number. Chita then clarified the difference between rebuilding and retrieving in the context of the contacts database. A participant\, Fred\, raised an issue about frequent failures in dialing numbers from the Mac\, which Mike suggested might be related to the number not being set up for FaceTime. Finally\, Mike demonstrated a feature on the phone that allows users to share specific information about a contact.
URL:https://naplesmug.com/event/keeping-track-of-people/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meetings
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SUMMARY:Show Your True Colors
DESCRIPTION:Are you sometimes disappointed with the colors that roll out of your home printer? You often hear professional photographers talking about their ‘color managed workflow’\, but what does that mean? And how could it possibly help you? Color management is all about consistency and predictability. We all want our prints to look exactly like the rich saturated images we see on our monitors\, but we all know from bitter experience that this is not always the case. In this session Mike will demonstrate how easy it is to calibrate both monitor and printer\, and illustrate how the process works to improve color output for everyone. \n\n\n\nAre you a member? Log in to view the entire video. Not a member? Join today!\n\nSummary\nThe summary was generated by ai and may contain inaccuracies. \nSpring Classes\, Speakers\, and Color Management \nMike discussed the upcoming spring season of classes\, which begins on January 6th\, and announced that Jeff Bohr\, an experienced speaker and Apple certified support professional\, will be conducting a session on the new features of Sonoma. Mike also mentioned an upcoming presentation by Adam Pratt on January 3rd\, focusing on organizing photo libraries. Chita added that Adam’s book will be offered at a 40% discount on the message board. Mike then presented a keynote on color management\, explaining its importance and complexities\, and how it influences the quality of images. \nColor Management in Digital Imaging Systems \nMike discussed the issue of color management\, particularly in the context of digital imaging systems. They emphasized the importance of assigning numerical values to specific colors to ensure consistency and prevent confusion. They also explained the concept of color management in digital imaging systems\, where devices like monitors and printers create a lookup table of color values. Mike also explained the technical process of color correction\, starting with the standardization of color representation on monitors and how it is applied in applications like Photoshop or Affinity Photo. They assured that the process\, although slightly complex\, makes sense. \nColor Spaces in Photography and Printing \nMike discussed the concept of color spaces in photography and printing. They explained that color spaces are device-independent and limit the range of colors a device can display or print\, with amateur cameras typically using SRGB and professional cameras offering a choice\, such as Adobe RGB. Mike also clarified the term “gamut”\, which is a device-dependent color space. They shared their insights on how to improve color choices when working with digital images\, emphasizing the importance of neutral colors and avoiding distractions. They suggested using blackout blinds\, wearing neutral-colored clothing\, and keeping a neutral desktop wallpaper\, as well as using a monitor hood to separate the screen from the surrounding office environment. Moe was present but did not contribute to the discussion. \nColor Perception and Quality Materials \nMike discussed the complexity of color perception\, explaining how the brain can be deceived by visually identical colors. They emphasized the influence of lighting\, environment\, and the quality of materials used for printing. Mike also pointed out potential issues with papers that use optical brighteners and lignin\, which can affect the longevity of the final product. They stressed the importance of using high-quality inks and papers\, noting that they can be more expensive but will ensure better results. Lastly\, Mike suggested a future discussion on color management in practical applications. \nMonitor Calibration for Accurate Color Representation \nMike discussed the importance of monitor calibration for accurate color representation in photography. They highlighted the use of a colorimeter and spectrophotometer\, emphasizing their affordability and the importance of monitor brightness settings. Mike confirmed the usefulness of monitor calibration for non-printing purposes as long as the monitor can accurately represent color. They also confirmed the software’s ability to adjust color consistency across multiple monitors to the international standard. \nPhotographers’ Printer Calibration Discussion \nMike discussed the importance of printer calibration\, particularly for photographers. They shared their personal experience with a spectrophotometer\, which they found to be expensive and not very useful. Instead\, they recommended using services that offer affordable calibration. They also emphasized the significance of having a printer with more than four colors for better quality output. Mike further explained the process of creating a bespoke profile for a printer using photographic paper and a color swatch\, stressing the need for a clean environment to avoid any marks on the print. \nColor Management and Printing Processes Explained \nMike elaborated on the process of color management in printing\, specifically the use of ICC profiles and rendering intents. They recommended Affinity Photo for color settings management and suggested exploring the Photoshop print setting box for further learning. Mike also clarified the term “print” as the saturation of color and explained two methods of adjusting color rendering in digital printing. They preferred the ‘relative color emit’ method for preserving the original color inside the ‘bucket’ and producing vibrant results. Chita asked about the meaning of “print”\, which Mike explained. \nColor Profiles for Printers and Monitors \nMike gave a presentation on using color profiles for printers and monitors. They explained the difference between generic and custom profiles\, emphasizing the benefits of using custom profiles for improved color accuracy. They also discussed the importance of monitor brightness and the potential issues that can arise from operating system upgrades. Questions from Conrad\, Billy\, and Mark followed\, with Mike providing advice on setting up color profiles for multiple monitors and the challenges of using labs for color correction. \nMakerspace Printer Capabilities Discussion \nThe discussion revolved around the printing capabilities of a local library makerspace’s new printer. Chris inquired about ensuring the reproduction of their photos faithfully\, to which Mike suggested inquiring about the profile of the printer. Mike also recommended discussing with the makerspace about the paper type and its preparation. Fred asked about the capabilities of a color printer with only four color options\, and Mike suggested that even the cheapest printer could benefit from having a profile made for it. Lastly\, Ward asked Mike’s opinion on the quality of laser printing\, to which Mike responded that while it’s simple\, the color quality is not as vibrant as that of a full-color printer.
URL:https://naplesmug.com/event/show-your-true-colors/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meetings
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SUMMARY:Holiday Break
DESCRIPTION:We are not having any meetings today for our Holiday Break. Happy Holidays everyone!
URL:https://naplesmug.com/event/holiday-break/
CATEGORIES:Weekly Meetings
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SUMMARY:Holiday Break
DESCRIPTION:We are not having any meetings today for our Holiday Break. Happy Holidays everyone!
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