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MacVoices #18083: Digital Artist Kyle Lambert On The Creative Process, His Projects and His Tools

Kyle Lambert is well known for his photorealistic art that include some well known movie and video posters (notably, Stranger Things), but what is behind those amazing images? Kyle joins us to talk about the creative process that produces them, why he builds some of his own tools, and the inspiration he gets from using Apple technology. He gives some advice for those with artistic aspirations, explains how he chooses which device(s) for what part of the project, and the transition from analog to digital.

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Kyle Lambert is an L.A. based visual artist, who is known for creating commercially successful artwork and illustrations for creative advertising in the entertainment industry.

Kyle originally trained as a traditional oil painter and now leads the field as a breakthrough digital artist. His approach to art involves detailed research, experimentation, and the development of new tools and techniques to create visually impactful artwork.

Over the past 10 years Kyle has worked with some of the world's largest brands, including Apple, Adobe, Disney, GQ, Netflix, Paramount Studios and Vanity Fair.

You can follow him on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, and see his amazing work on his personal web site.

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Kyle Lambert’s Morgan Freeman Finger Painting

The April 2018 MacVoices update shares some ideas from listeners/viewers, introduces the sharing of feedback, an update on our Facebook Live efforts, some Facebook commentary, and the monthly Patreon updates.

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MacVoices #18081: Briefing - Five Reasons To Use Apple HomePod and Apple Music

Now that we are almost two months into Apple HomePod, and it has seen its first update, Chuck outlines how Apple HomePod has altered his music listening habits, and provides his top five reasons you should take a serious look at HomePod and Apple Music.

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.

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SuperMeet organizers Daniel Berube and Michael Horton are busy pulling together this year’s event at NAB in Las Vegas, but were able to spare some time to tell us what to expect. Not only will there be great speakers like legendary, Oscar Nominated film editor Dylan Tichenor, new-to-the-SuperMeet exhibitors, and the over-$100,000 raffle, but also a whole host of things that they can’t talk about yet. It promises to be a great night, and you can save $5 off a pre-show ticket with the priority code “macvoicevip” at SuperMeet.com.

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.

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Daniel Bérubé is Co-Producer of the SuperMeet and Founder of the Boston Creative Pro User Group (BOSCPUG), a story driven community of globally connected collaborative digital filmmakers and broadcast professionals focusing on the craft of editing not only to show How but to share Aesthetics and related tools for digital cinema and distribution. When Dan is not working on the SuperMeets or BOSFCPUG, he travels around the country as a camera product specialist for Canon USA, or works as a Producer/Editor with his brother Donald Bérubé at Boston-based collaborative noisy brain Productions. Dan is also an experienced Canon EOS photographer and enjoys capturing magical moments while on the road and transforming images into art on the Mac. Dan can be contacted at [email protected].

Michael Horton is the head and founder of the Los Angeles Creative Pro User Group (lacpug) and Co-producer of the SuperMeet, held annually throughout the world. Follow him on Facebook and Twitter.

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Save $5 off SuperMeet admission by using the code “macvoicevip” at registration.

David Ginsburg was recently part of the deployment of Jamf Software to manage a fleet of mobile devices, and talks about what it is really like accomplish a large-scale implementation in a MacVoices' Facebook Live session. From selecting the right version of the software to what you can and can’d do with it, David lets us know what to consider and how to evaluate your needs when it comes to device management software.

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.

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David Ginsburg is the President of the Suburban Chicago Apple Users Group, and is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users. Find and follow him on Twitter as @daveg65. You can also hear him share his knowledge on his podcast, In Touch With iOS.

Michael E. Cohen and Take Control Books have released a new edition of Take Control of Pages, to bring it up to date with all new functions and capabilities that Apple has been bringing to the Mac, iOS, and online versions of the word processing/page layout program. Michael talks us through the re-write of Pages, some of his favorite features, and how it compares to other the components of other productivity suites. Looking for a feature that was moved or modified? Michael's book contains a chapter that helps you locate them all. If you weren't satisfied with Pages before, Michael tells us why you should go it another look.

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Michael E. Cohen has worked as a teacher, a programmer, a Web designer, a multimedia producer, and a certified usability analyst. He's the author or co-author of several books, including Take Control of Pages, and Take Control of PDFpen 9.

Apple has an education-focused event coming up in Chicago, so it was perfect timing that The MacJury convened to discuss the topic of education from a tech perspective. Apple’s performance in the market, questions over Google’s entry and intentions with their push into school tech, and whether students need more or less security/privacy were all covered in lively fashion by the panel of Jeff Gamet, Kelly Guimont, and host Chuck Joiner.

This edition of MacVoices is supported by our new Patreon campaign. If you find value in MacVoices, please consider helping sponsor the show, and our ongoing efforts to bring you quality information.

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Chuck Joiner is the producer and host of MacVoices. You can catch up with what he's doing on Twitter, Facebook, Google+ and LinkedIn.

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Jeff Gamet is the Managing Editor for The Mac Observer, and the author of Fresh Brewed Tales, a chronicle of Jeff's strange adventures at coffee shops. He also is the host of the Daily Observations podcast and co-host of The Apple Context Machine. You can find his regular updates on Twitter.

Kelly Guimont is a longtime Apple geek, sitting down (on a telephone book) in front of an Apple IIe in 1983. She can still hear the ticking of the ImageWriter. Thanks to the miracle of the adjustable leg desk, she no longer needs the phonebook. Kelly writes for The Mac Observer, is co-host of The Aftershow, makes regular appearances on the Daily Observations Podcast and the British Tech Network and yet still has more to say which she saves for Twitter.

MacVoices #18076: Bob "Dr. Mac" LeVitus Announces New Online Productivity Course

Bob “Dr. Mac” LeVitus has taken his push for productivity to another level, announcing his new Working Smarter for Mac Users online course. Bob talks about what you can learn in the course, why he advocates trying lots of different tips to see what works for you, and offers an amazing MacVoices-only discount. He also talk about his upcoming Macstock 2018 keynote, a new piece of gear, and more.

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Bob LeVitus, often referred to as "Dr. Mac," has been considered one of the world's leading authorities on the Macintosh and Mac OS for nearly twenty years. A prolific author, Bob has sold millions of books worldwide in a dozen languages. His recent titles include: iPad 2 For Dummies, Incredible iPad Apps For Dummies, iPhone 4S For Dummies, and Mac OS X Lion For Dummies. He's been a tech columnist for the Houston Chronicle since 1996 and writes regularly for The Mac Observer web site. His hobbies include playing guitar with the infamous Macworld All-Star Band, engineering audio recordings (mostly of classic rock songs), and budget video-making. Bob also has a Macintosh computing consultancy that offers expert technical help, training, and pre-purchase advice to Mac users via phone, e-mail, and/or Internet-enabled remote control software. You can fine him on Twitter and Google+.

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Macstock Conference & Expo 2018

Sanebox

HootSuite

NetNewsWire

Win Free Tuition for Working Smarter for Mac Users (enter by 3/31/18)

Working Smarter for Mac Users (direct course link; use the code announced on the show for 80% off)

Blue Compass Premium Tube-Style Broadcast Boom Arm

There’s a new note-taking app on the scene, and it comes with some unique features. Vincent Loi of Digital Workroom discusses where the idea of Noted came, why audio is the basis for helping you get more out of your note-taking, and the controls they build in that you usually don’t find in note apps. He also explains their affordable subscription model. talks about some features are planned, and why Apple’s Marzipan project could make Noted even better.

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Vincent Loi is one of the Software Engineers @ Noted where he has been in the development team since the very beginning. Young but passionate about Software Development, he is continuously exploring the latest Apple technologies while being part of some major projects at his company, working on both iOS and Android. Vincent also plans to write more "behind the scenes" insights on his Medium blog soon.

Internet of Things devices and automation are hot topics, and we’ve got the man who wrote the book. Josh Centers newest release is Take Control of Apple Home Automation, and he has plenty of tips and tricks for both beginners and those who have already started controlling their homes. Focusing on Apple’s HomeKit, Josh explains the advantages of making it the basis for your devices, what he recommends you start with, and delivers his Ten Commandments of Home Automation.

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Josh Centers is the Managing Editor of TidBITS. He's also an occasional contributor to Macworld, Boing Boing, and The Sweethome. You can keep up with him on Twitter and his blog at joshcenters.com.

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Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance A19 60W Equivalent Smart Bulb Starter Kit

Philips Hue White Smart Bulb Starter Kit

Light DJ for for Hue & LIFX

ecobee4 Thermostat with Sensor

Wemo Mini Smart Plug, Wi-Fi Enabled

Wemo Bridge - Works with Apple HomeKit

Elgato Eve Room - Wireless Indoor Sensor with Apple HomeKit technology

Elgato Eve Light Switch, Connected Wall Switch with Apple HomeKit

Elgato Eve Motion - Wireless Motion Sensor with Apple HomeKit