IPhoto 08 book themes - How many?

How many book themes are there in IPhoto 08? How can I see what they actually look like?

I haven't done prints through Apple, and I'm not sure it's the same company. I did three books last year, was very happy with the results, and they have impressed everyone I show them to. Lots of posters here are similarly happy--try a search for some reports. The pages are not quite as thick and shiny as a coffee-table book you'd get in the bookstore, but they are very nice.
Also, I suspect that if you get it, hate the quality, and write a screed to Apple, they will refund your money without a big hassle. I know FedEx said they had delivered something I never received last xmas--Apple just credited my card back a day or so after my report.
People here do say that trying to do too much processing the color of the photos and refining them can actually lead to worse results with the books, however.

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IPhoto Book Themes - Printed Guides

Hi,
Many of you are familiar with my rather obsessive site documenting all the different layouts that you can create with each iPhoto book theme: http://www.lizcastro.com/iphotobookthemes
I've long thought it would be handy to have a printable version, concisely laid out, to serve as a reference guide, right on my desk, while I'm creating a book. The result is 16 individual e-books (in PDF format) that exhaustively, concisely, and beautifully show you every possible layout in each of iPhoto's themes, all updated to reflect iPhoto '09 version 8.11.
Which theme allows captions? Which lets you put 8 photos on a single page? How do you get one large vertical next to two smaller horizontals? It's all laid out in these new ebooks.
I am giving away the Modern Lines theme guide for free for a limited time. The only thing I ask in exchange is feedback on how useful you think it is and if this is something you can imagine buying in the future (though of course, there's no obligation).
I will continue to update the Web site as well.
If you're interested in seeing the sample, just drop me a line. (http://www.elizabethcastro.com/html/contact.html)
kind regards,
Liz

there is no download - click here for a discussion on reinstalling themes.
LN

Using iPhoto Book Themes in Aperture

I would like to use the iPhoto book themes in Aperture.
Anyway of importing them.
Thanks, Paul.
iMac Intel Core Duo 20", 2 GB RAM Mac OS X (10.4.6) Nikon Coolscan V ED, Nikon D200, Iomega MiniMax

In iPhoto-08 I have 13 book themes and in Aperture 2.0.1 I have 8 beautiful themes, fully customizable that is. I am also able to make my own Custom Themes.
The new themes is Formal and Modern Lines.
You can find more info on this at:
www.apple.com/aperture/features/100.html
I think that the reason for more themes in iPhoto is that iPhoto is aimed at the consumer market and Aperture for the professional market. If I really would like to make a book with the Crayon- or the Water Color theme (would I ever?) I certainly would update preview for those images and then make the book in iPhoto.
IMHO the book options has become more flexible in v2 although there are some issues yet and some features I really would like to see in an upcoming upgrade.
Regards
Paulk

IPhoto book themes

I had a hard drive crash and am in the process of restoring a new hard drive with the recovered data. iPhoto seems to work fine except I lost all of the iPhoto Book Themes. I re-installed iPhoto on the new drive, and, as I said, it seems to be working. But, I cannot find the themes. Where can I go to download the themes for this. I am using iPhoto '09, version 8.1.2 (424).

there is no download - click here for a discussion on reinstalling themes.
LN

How can I create or customize an iPhoto book theme?

I am looking for a way to make a new book theme in iPhoto, so a group of photographers can create portfolios with a consistent style. I have had complete success doing this with Aperture, but not everyone has Aperture!
So far, for iPhoto, I have done the following:
1. Copied one of the existing themes in /Library/Application Support/iPhoto/Themes;
2. Renamed all the files, and references to files to my new theme name;
3. Copied the necessary files in the /Library/Application Support/iPhoto/Themes/Shared folder.
This works, in as much as I see the new theme in the choices in iPhoto. However, the pages are blank, and not editable. The only way to make them editable again is to change the "CFBundleIdentifier" back to an existing theme, eg "com.apple.framework.iPhoto.Contemporary-Hardcover"
I have scoured the system, and I can not see any frameworks folders or files identified by iPhoto themes. Is "com.apple.framework.iPhoto.Contemporary-Hardcover" a call to a compiled function in the program itself? In other words, is this something only Apple can alter, or does anyone have any new leads for me to follow?

This is not an exact match of what you point to as an example, but you might conisder it...
http://www.flashxml.net/cover-flow.html
Play with the various adjustments and see if it is something you can use.

IPhoto Book Theme: Contemporary vs. Portfolio???

So I'm working on a book in iPhoto.....
I'm wanting to do something, and I am HOPING someone in this forum has a solution for me, because you guys rock.....
Here's the dilemma.
The Portfolio style book is to my liking because of the black backgrounds.... It's sleek and it makes my images pop.... But when I want to change the layout to be one picture on the page, it will not allow me to go FULL page.....
Contemporary style book, however, WILL let me go full page, but it doesnt allow me to have black backgrounds/blank pages......
Is there a way for me to get the best of both worlds or am I forced to compromise....
Thanks in advance, everyone!!!
~jess.

jess:
Try this. Select a blank page and then select the bottom option in the background menu, the one showing a palm tree. Drop the photo you want to use into that page. It will now become the background and you'll have a full page single photo.
I was able to get the text boxes to show on a one photo per page layout with the side by side option, the #1 layout for 1 photo per page. I then dragged the photo you see into the page and it became the background with the text boxes still showing. If you enter text in the text boxes it will display onto of the image as if it were printed on the image itself like this. If you don't use the text boxes and have problem converting the book to a pdf either during the order process or when just saving as a pdf file try adding a space to each unused text box.
Do you Twango?
TIP: For insurance against the iPhoto database corruption that many users have experienced I recommend making a backup copy of the Library6.iPhoto database file and keep it current. If problems crop up where iPhoto suddenly can't see any photos or thinks there are no photos in the library, replacing the working Library6.iPhoto file with the backup will often get the library back. By keeping it current I mean backup after each import and/or any serious editing or work on books, slideshows, calendars, cards, etc. That insures that if a problem pops up and you do need to replace the database file, you'll retain all those efforts. It doesn't take long to make the backup and it's good insurance.
I've created an Automator workflow application (requires Tiger), iPhoto dB File Backup, that will copy the selected Library6.iPhoto file from your iPhoto Library folder to the Pictures folder, replacing any previous version of it. It's compatible with iPhoto 08 libraries and Leopard. iPhoto does not have to be closed to run the application, just idle. You can download it at Toad's Cellar. Be sure to read the Read Me pdf file.

Iphoto, book order , how long?

about how long does it take for a book to get to you?
im using one in a school project and i need it for like jan. 20 when should i order it?

All of mine came within 10 days of placing the order. They were delivered to So. Calif. and printed either near Sacramento or in Oregon, not sure where. I would order 3 weeks ahead of the time you need it in case there's an issue and you would need to reorder (printing problems happen occasionally and Apple has been good at allowing a refund so you can reorder). That would be right after the new year and the Christmas rush should be over by then.
OT

IPhoto '09 book themes

Hey everyone,
Just wanted to let you know that I've updated my web site of iPhoto book theme descriptions to reflect the changes in iPhoto '09: http://www.lizcastro.com/iphotobookthemes
There you can find descriptions and examples for every single layout in every single iPhoto book theme. Most of the new stuff is about maps and the Travel theme, though there are minor changes in every theme.
You can still find information about iPhoto '08 themes as well.
Hope you find it useful!
best,
Liz

Thank you so much for all of your work - your site makes planning a book (and sometimes trouble shooting one) so much easier
Now on to calendars
One minor comment (so far) there is no iPhoto '07 - it went from iPhoto 6 to iPhoto '08 (version 7.x.x) to iPhoto '09 (version 8.x.x) just to see how carefully people pay attention
LN
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Editing book themes in iPhoto '08

Is there a way to modify the template for a book theme in iPhoto '08?
I'd like to use the Folio theme to create a printable book, but the default text boxes don't meet my needs (I'd like to collapse the three tiny text fields into a single one with a larger font size).
I'd be willing to edit a Library file if that's what is needed.

herve-french,
I have played around with the book themes a little and here's what I have found out so far.
The iPhoto Book Theme support files are located here:
Library > Application Support > iPhoto > Themes.
Each theme for books, calendars, postcards, etc has a folder.
The theme name (what is displayed in iPhoto) is in this file:
Theme-folder > Contents > Resources > language.lproj > Localizable.strings
Theme-folder is the folder name of the theme.
language is English, French, da, etc.
This file opens in Xcode by default, but can be edited by TextEdit.
The theme name is the sixth line of this file. Look for "ThemeName".
To test this discovery I removed a few folders and created a new one:
1) I removed the folders of themes I probably will never use, e.g. baby Boy, Crayon, etc.
2) I copied the folder PictureBook-Hardcover.IPBookTheme and renamed it PictureBookFrancis-Hardcover.IPBookTheme. I then edited PictureBookFrancis-Hardcover.IPBookTheme > Contents > Resources > English.lproj > Localizable.strings, renaming the theme from "Picture Book" to "Picture Book Francis".
Before testing the updated themes, I deleted the theme cache in the iPhoto Library:
Select iPhoto Libary, Control-Click and choose "Show Package Contents". The file to delete is "ThemeCache". I also deleted the folder "Caches",but I don't think that's necessary.
Launch iPhoto, choose to create a new Book, the Theme pop-up window should now exclude the themes that were deleted and it should include the new Theme.
So now I know how to create a new theme based on an existing one. The next step is to figure out how to change the layout and the sizes of photo boxes on the pages. I expect that deleting the ThemeCache file after all changes should load up the updated information.
Needless to say, files and folders should be backed-up.
Regards,
Francis.

Miss a map function in Aperture 2 book themes as available iPhoto

is there a way to import the iPhoto book theme lay-outs with map function into aperture 2 (map with travel route based on photo gps data and manual input)?
any ideas?
many thanks
schnobby

Schnobby
Welcome to the Apple user to user assistance forums
No - iPhoto and Aperture are totally different and you can not share the templates
You can do a map page in iPhoto and print that page to PDF selecting the send PDF to iPhoto option which will create an image of the map in iPhoto - then export that image and import it to Aperture (or upload to MobileMe or use any places that images can be user)
LN

IPhoto Book with Missing Pictures

I submitted this problem via the Apple support site but have not received an answer. I am hoping someone visiting this forum might have advice.
I ordered a 50-page hardcover 8.5x11 iPhoto Book (theme: Modern Lines) that I created using iPhoto 6.0 on a G5 Mac running OS 10.4.4. This was my first iPhoto book. The book, when assembled, looked perfect in the main book window, and I also saved a pdf of it, which was (and is) perfect as well. When the book arrived, I was very pleased with the quality of the printing, except that seven photos (some but not all of the photos on four separate pages) were not printed in their places in the book (there is just white space there).
I then opened the saved file of the book within iPhoto on my computer. When I went to the pages where the printed book is missing photos, I was surprised to see the following. In the main book window, the photos appear initially, for just an instant, and then disappear. In the main book window I then just see white spaces where the seven photos should be (just as in the printed book). This was not the case when I first created the book and placed the order – all photos were present in these places in the book (as the pdf I made just before placing the order confirms). Also, curiously, on the pages with the missing photos, even now the photos do appear in the small images of these pages in the page browser at the top of the iPhoto window, although as mentioned, the photos do not appear (except initially for an instant) in the main book window.
I have since updated to iPhoto 6.0.1 and OS 10.4.5, and the book appears the same with missing photos in the main window, but appearing correctly in the browser.
As you can imagine, I am very disappointed to have spent $70 for a book with seven of the critical photos missing. I assume that there is some bug in iPhoto causing this problem. Has anyone experienced anything like this before? Any suggestions?
G5 Mac OS X (10.4.5)
G5 Mac OS X (10.4.5)

I looked on the forum for iPhoto 5, and found a discussion of a similar problem: http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=315857&tstart=45
Essentially, the picture you see in iPhoto is a corrupted file. In my case, I deleted the pictures from the library that weren't showing up correctly, emptied the trash, and reimported the originals. Voila! No more missing images. Things are now showing up correctly.
iMac G5 Mac OS X (10.4.5)

HOW many computers will 1 license serve

Not being commercial, I use Adobe products on 2 PC computers and a mac book. How many computer are supported with the cloud based programs.
I am a retired photographer. My budget is limited. I would enjoy using Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft office. The cost to use acrobat is prohibitive for me.
Is it possible to have the convenience of Adobes products and Microsoft office at a reduced use, or some kind of limit OR major reduction of price?

As many computers as you control (not your neighbor's though).
Just log in to App Store on other coputers with Apple ID that purchased.

Iphoto book formatting question

I'm looking for a format option that allows for a caption under each photo, and where I can put at least four photos per page. Anyone know where there is such a format? Thanks!

Check Liz Castro's site iPhoto Book Themes - Main - Picture Book to see if there's a theme that will hafve what you want.
In one of the older iPhotos (which may not be supported any more) was a year book theme of sorts which would do that.
OT

I have alot of loose photos at home (old) and I would love to make a bunch of iphoto books and make the pages like whole page collages? How do I get my photos into iphoto in order to do this? Can I make a DVD at the drugstore and add them to iphoto?

I have alot of loose photos at home (old) and I would love to make a bunch of iphoto books and make the pages like whole page collages? How do I get my photos into iphoto in order to do this? Can I make a DVD at the drugstore and add them to iphoto?

You can make the collages easily if you have iWork. Just open a letter sized page in landscape mode and drag the photos onto the page, rotate and postiion as necessary. Then do a Print ➙ PDF ➙ Save PDF to iPhoto to get a 200 dpi jpeg version of the Pages page into iPhoto. From there you can add it to your book and use a blank page with the option to have an image as the backbround.
If you have a 3rd party image editor that supports layers you can create the collage with it.
OT

Iphoto Books: How to Enable "fit photo to frame size" when theme grays it out by default

Don't know if this has been posted before or not, but I've been using the "Modern" Theme in iPhoto books and trying for the life of me to figure out how to get my photos to not crop while they're in a single-photo framed layout (I'm not using 4:3 photos; mine are 8.5" by 11"). Even fully zoomed out my photos cut off at the top and bottom. I knew about the "fit photo to frame size" option but the theme had it greyed out--except for on one page, in which it was already enabled. So I must have done it before without paying attention, but it took forever to figure out how to do it again.
Here's how:
1. Open up the page you want to modify. I'm assuming here that your photos are already placed, but if not, place the photo you want to use.
2. Click the Layout tab.
3. Change the layout to the single page full bleed option--no frame. Your photo should now be blown up across the page.
4. Right click the photo. The "fit photo to frame size" option should now be available for you to check off. Go ahead and activate it.
5. Change the layout back to the single photo framed option. Your photo will now fit inside the frame, although to truly see the whole thing you have to open up the Options tab and select the borderless option.
To save time in steps 1-3, and step 5, you can also change the layout of all your pages at once by clicking page 1 (not the cover, the next page), then opening the Layout tab, then selecting the layout you want. You still have select the "fit photo to frame size" individually for each photo.
Hope this is useful for people.
- Jake

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this.zoomType = zoomtype.fitP;

IPhoto 08 book themes - How many?

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