AppleInsider Staff
Apple on Thursday released updated versions of iMovie, iPhoto and GarageBand for Mac, bringing refreshed designs, new features and support for the newly released OS X Yosemite operating system.
GarageBand reaches version 10.0.3 with today's update and also brings a tweaked user interface and additional features like access to audio effect plug-ins and new Voice Templates for quick vocal recordings.
Also included is a virtual Bass Amp Designer that lets users create a bass rig by mixing and matching qualities from vintage and modern amps, cabinets and mics. New vertical zoom controls automatically adjust the height of recorded tracks, while additions have been made to Accessibility features.
Finally, the app taps in to Yosemite's iCloud support, allowing users to share large projects with Mail Drop.
GarageBand is a 1.17GB download from the Mac App Store.
With the latest release, iMovie hits version 10.0.6 and brings a refreshed look for OS X Yosemite and a host of new features.
New file export options include "Custom H.264," "ProRes," and "Audio Only" options, while entire HD video clips can be sent over email via iCloud's new Mail Drop feature. Users can also share video frames as images.
User interface tweaks include an always open Adjustment Bar for audio and video tools and fixes for reliability issues with copying and pasting certain adjustments.
In addition, Apple points out the latest release helps developers prepare app previews for the App Store with iPhone and iPad screen recording through QuickTime Player, animated titles and a share option to export projects to the iOS App Store.
iMovie is a 1.97GB download from the Mac App Store.
The smallest of today's iLife suite updates is iPhoto, which hits version 9.6 to bring compatibility with OS X Yosemite, along with unspecified stability improvements. The app comes in at 1.14GB from the Mac App Store.
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I hope Logic Pro X doesn't get forgotten. I just wish there was a way to have a shared folder on icloud drive for collaboration in Logic Pro X. Meanwhile, where is the new 'photo' app that is replacing iPhoto and Aperture?
Also updated is the iBooks Author. With a new *very* significant feature: The ability to import both ePub and Adobe Indesign's IDML file format. This is actually very big news for the industry. One can now effectively export from Adobe's Indesign into iBooks. They have also enhanced the ability to interact with embedded HTML widgets, opening the door to much more interactivity inside the book and potentially even back-end run features such as dynamic content.
[quote name="ECats" url="/t/182861/apple-updates-ilife-suite-for-mac-with-app-redesigns-os-x-yosemite-support#post_2621696"]Also updated is the iBooks Author. With a new *very* significant feature: The ability to import both ePub and Adobe Indesign's IDML file format. This is actually very big news for the industry. One can now effectively export from Adobe's Indesign into iBooks. They have also enhanced the ability to interact with embedded HTML widgets, opening the door to much more interactivity inside the book and potentially even back-end run features such as dynamic content.[/quote] Yes it looks like iBook Author just gained a lot of great new features. I wish there was a web deployment option, you could make killer web sites with it.
What is also interesting is having to 'accept' the 'unique hardware identifier' now needed for the iMovie & iPhoto future updates and tied to an Apple ID.
iPhoto, iMovie, Pages, Keynote, and Numbers won't download to Mavericks. They are listed as incompatible updates (on my machine). Edit: Yep - App Store shows "Compatibility: OS X 10.10 or later"