How to use an iPad to create a written transcript of a video

I explain how to use Dragon Dictation on the iPad to create a written transcript of a video soundtrack.

Along with the Snapguide, A closed caption YouTube video and the text of the written transcript are also available.

Check out How to Create a Written Transcript of a Video by Ron Stephenson on Snapguide.

How to transfer photos, videos to iPad from SD card

Here's a Snapguide explaining the equipment and process necessary for transferring photos and videos to an iPad from a camera's SD card. The guide explains the Camera Connection Kit, compatible photo and video formats, and the steps in transferring the items to the iPad.

Watch the full YouTube video.

Check out How to Transfer Photos, Videos to iPad From SD Card by Ron Stephenson on Snapguide.

St. James Park

While walking to Buckingham Palace to witness the changing of the guard, I glanced to my right to catch this view of St. James Park on my iPad 3 (June 2012).

This totally iPad photo was processed with iPhoto for adjusting contrast and saturation, along with spot desaturation and softening. 

I adjusted the color in portions of the sky with ArtStudio. Then, I took the photo back to iPhoto to further adjust contrast and sharpen the image.

As I finished, I noticed a wire running through part of the lower foreground, which was removed with TouchRetouch.

Australian Gate

I captured this photo of the Australian Gate, which stands near Victoria Memorial Circle and Buckingham Palace, during a 2012 visit to London, England.

This totally iPad photo was processed in iPhoto with adjustments in contrast and saturation. Unwanted elements were removed with TouchRetouch HD.

Creating a folder on an iPad or iPhone dock

I like to create folders on my iPad dock so I have easy access to my favorite apps from any page on my screen. This Snapguide illustrates how to create a folder and place it on the dock at the bottom of the iPad or iPhone screen.

Click the Snapguide image to open the tutorial.

Check out How to Create a Folder on an iPad or iPhone Dock by Ron Stephenson on Snapguide.
Here's the full length video on YouTube.

Snapguide: Creating video actions in ScreenFlow 4

This Snapguide demonstrates how I created an introductory clip for my videos while using ScreenFlow 4 to create and combine two video action sequences with a special effects transition.

Check out How to Create Video Action Sequences in ScreenFlow 4 by Ron Stephenson on Snapguide.
View the entire video on YouTube.

Using TouchRetouch HD to remove unwanted elements in an iPad photograph

One of my favorite iPad apps is TouchRetouch HD. This app provides the ability to remove unwanted from a photograph. I'm really amazed by TouchRetouch HD's simplicity and effectiveness.

The photo was taken with my Pentax K100D Super DSLR and imported to my iPad via the Camera Connection Kit.

This video demonstrates the basic steps to remove unwanted elements in a photo on the iPad while using the TouchRetouch HD app.

View TouchRetouch HD website.

The video was created with Mac OS apps ScreenFlow 4 and Reflector, and a Blue Yeti microphone.

Using folders on an iPad dock for easy access to favorite apps

Here's a tip to avoid constantly scrolling through numerous iPad pages to access your favorite apps. Simply, create folders on your iPad dock to easily access favorite apps from any page on the screen.

This video demonstrates how to create an iPad folder and place the folder on the dock for easy access to your favorite apps.

The video was created with Mac OS apps ScreenFlow 4 and Reflector, and a Blue Yeti microphone.