KeynoteUser.com running live Blog and Chat during MacWorld Expo Keynote Address Posted 1/5/05 | 10:00 AM
	This year at Macworld we thought we'd give all our readers a treat and run BOTH a live news Blog AND a live iChat forum at the same time. Brian Peat and Ken Drake will be there in the press area at the Keynote Address, caught up in the reality distortion field, so you don't have to! Just before the presentation starts, point your browser to the link below for the Live News Blog updated by the minute by Ken Drake. Or, if you've got a copy of iChat handy, simply choose Go To Chat from the iChat file menu and type in Keynoteuser, or click the link below. You'll be included in a public chat room hosted by Brian Peat. We'll be posting the trascript from the chat when it's all over. This year's show appears to be shaping up to be a great one, so don't miss it just because you can't attend! MacWorld Keynote Address Live news Blog Click to join Keynoteuser iChat forum

	KeynotePro.com releases Barcelona theme Posted 12/16/04 | 6:00 PM
	KeynotePro has announced the release of Barcelona - an exploration of classical design, bringing aged paper and coarse, loosely trapped blockprint color together with crisp type and the timeless icon of world travel - the postcard - into a style that is both raw canvas and a well-worn tome. Custom ink-spot bullets, warmly textured chart fills and traveled, crumple-edged postcards overlay the canvas in a timeless blend of style and metaphor spanning 31 Slide Masters in both 800x600 and 1024x768 sizes. Barcelona is available for immediate download for $19.95, or in a Bundle with 2 other themes for $48.95 at www.KeynotePro.com. The Season of Savings promotion, launched earlier this month, continues this week with the Platform theme - available at the special price of $14.95 (a $5 savings) through Friday. Each Friday from now until December 31st, a different theme will be offered at a special sale price. Check out Barcelona

	ZappTek releases updated iPresent It Posted 12/8/04 | 10:00 PM
	ZappTek released an new version of iPresent It, with the added feature of being able to read Keynote files and convert them into Tiffs for moving over into iPhoto. Though the engine that allows it to read Keynote files is actually a free plug-in to Keynote (more on that in the coming days) the free version doesn't have any kind of interfacem and you can't use it to batch a bunch of Keynote files, something that iPresent It can do. You also can't use the free tool to convert PDFs or PowerPoint files. If you're looking for an all-in-one conversion tool that includes batch functions, you'll want to check out iPresent It. You can purchase and download iPresent It from ZappTek.com for $17.95. Check out iPresent It

	KeynotePro.com releases Oslo theme Posted 12/6/04 | 6:30 PM
	KeynotePro is pleased to announce the release of Oslo - a study in bold European-styled minimalism, and their first theme to come to life with active motion elements via an included Animation Library. Watch the snowflakes swirl, the leaves dance or the forest pass you by, wrapped in a modern, cool blue expanse, bordered in a stark white framework that pays homage to the theme's print-inspired heritage. Utilitarian type and subtle visual accents such as the rounded-corner chart fills and split-photo layouts push the style ahead without getting in your way. Oslo is available for immediate download for $19.95, or in a Bundle with 2 other themes for $48.95 at www.KeynotePro.com. Also announced is the Season of Savings promotion. Each Friday from now until December 31st, KeynotePro.com will be offering a different theme at a special sale price. This week's special is Palo Alto for $ 14.95 - a $ 5 savings. Check out Oslo

	KeynoteThemePark.com releases The Plan theme Posted 12/2/04 | 10:30 AM
	Keynote Theme Park announces the release of The Plan. This theme features a background texture made to resemble a heavy stock, rough paper with matching die cut photo cutouts. The Plan includes 42 photo masters, (many connecting), eight text and one complimentary. Because the background is an even texture the user can duplicate a photo master, unlock and reposition the cutout in any position, then use the included "PowerFill" shape to cover up the resulting gaps seamlessly. The Plan includes two themes, one with grayscale charts and another with color charts. The Extras include templates to easily construct Gantt charts, a bunch of planning-type Focus Elements such as yellow and blue sticky notes, paper clipped pages and 8 plates of hand drawn red hi-light marks. Plus red hi-light pencil, magnifying glass, tacks etc. The Plan is available in 1024x768 for $18.95 from KeynoteThemePark.com Check out The Plan

	KeynoteHQ.com releases Something Old theme Posted 12/2/04 | 10:30 AM
	Keynote HQ announces the release of Something Old, an elegant Keynote theme with a rich leather appearance. This high resolution theme includes custom photo cutout masters plus custom chart fills with coordinating leather textures. Something Old also includes free clip art to enhance presentations with an "embossed" leather look and antique objects. Something Old includes 19 master slides in both 800x600 and 1024x768 sizes for $14.95 (US). For more information on Something Old, visit KeynoteHQ.com Check out Something Old

	KeynoteUser.com mentioned on Inside Mac Radio Posted 11/30/04 | 5:30 PM
	Our pal Sam Levin took time out this weekend to plug KeynoteUser.com on the November 27th weekend Inside mac Radio Show. Thankfully, those that missed it can listen to the archived QuickTime audio feed. Thanks Sam! Listen to the QT Feed

	ZappTek releases iPresent It Posted 11/23/04 | 10:15 PM
	ZappTek annouced the release of iPresent It, a new tool that allows you to convert PPT and PDF files nto slideshows that can be uploaded onto your iPod photo. Now you can show your presentations without a laptop! iPresent It saves your presentations as albums in iPhoto or as subfolders to a folder that is used to sync to your iPod photo via iTunes. We did want to make sure to mention that the web site implies that iPresent it has the ability to convert Keynote files, it actually only accepts PPT and PDF, so you must export your Keynote presentations as PDF first. You can purchase and download iPresent It from ZappTek.com for $17.95. Check out iPresent It

	KeynotePro releases new OM and iDVD Themes Posted 11/21/04 | 5:00 PM
	KeynotePro is pleased to announce the release of 2 new themes - OM for Keynote, and Proof (+) and (-) for iDVD. The OM theme style is light & soothing - creating a defined structre around the interplay of color and accent. Every slide master in OM is a photo master, and yet photos are by no means a necessary element. And due to overwhelming user requests, Proof (+) and (-) for iDVD has been released - including 4 distinct themes in both (+) and (-) palettes - for a total of 8 complete theme files. The Drop-Zone versions offer Horizontal and Vertical orientations in the 35mm Negative style, so you can switch between the two styles as needed depending on the orientation of your source photography. The Polaroid-style Drop-Zone themes automatically dull the color of dropped imagery or movies - making it easy to turn slick-looking photography or clips into a "test-shot" with very little effort. OM for Keynote and Proof (+) and (-) for iDVD are available for immediate download for $19.95 each at www.KeynotePro.com. Check out KeynotePro

	Keynote HQ Offers free Keynote Theme Posted 11/21/04 | 5:00 PM
	Keynote HQ announces the release of "So Blue," a free Keynote theme for Keynote HQ users. "So Blue" is a complete 800x600 theme, including standard photo cutout slide masters, custom chart fills, and a matching custom bullet. "So Blue" is also available in an identical 1024x768 format at a special holiday price of $7.95 (US). Free web site registration is required for access to the free "So Blue" theme. For more information on the free "So Blue" theme, visit KeynoteHQ. Check out So Blue

	Lynda.com releases Learning Keynote video Posted 10/19/04 | 10:00 PM
	Learning Apple Keynote with Tanya Staples is a movie-based tutorial designed for Keynote users who want to build presentations with rich graphics and multimedia files. The training begins with an overview of the interface and basic techniques for working with text and graphics, then quickly advances to cover adding multimedia files, music, tables, charts, and transitions to Keynote presentations. Exercise files accompany the training, allowing you to follow along and learn at your own pace. Learning Keynote is available for CD purchase or online viewing via a membership at Lynda.com. Several demo movies are available on the site as well. Check out Learning Keynote

	MyKeynoteThemes releases Futura Theme Posted 10/8/04 | 10:00 PM
	MyKeynoteThemes has released their Futura theme. Futura is based on the worn cover of an old manuscript with subtle photo placements that work well with or without photos. The Futura Theme also includes the complete alphabet (uppercase, lowercase and other characters) of the Futura Font, and has all the character of its long use etched into every letter. The Font is included as an image library in the .Key format and also as a set of external PNG graphic files at 768 pixels high, so you can use them in other graphic programs, or alter them to use in Keynote. Futura is available now as an 80M download at MyKeynoteThemes.com for $10.00 Check out Futura

	Jumsoft updates Keynote Themes to 3.5 Posted 9/28/04 | 12:50 PM
	Jumsoft has released version 3.5 of their Keynote Theme package. Keynote Themes 3.5 now includes 22 high-quality themes for Apple's presentation software Keynote. New professional themes are "Science Pro", "Education Pro" and "Cinema Pro". "Cinema Pro" - exclusively designed to support 20, 23 and 30 inches Apple Cinema Displays resolutions. As far as we know here at KeynoteUser.com this is the first time anyone has released special themes form Apple's monitors. Keynote Themes 3.5 is available for immediate download at Jumsoft.com.com for $35. Check out Keynote Themes 3.5

	Keynote Pro releases new Proof themes Posted 9/28/04 | 12:50 PM
	KeynotePro has announced the release of Proof. With origins in the classic look and tone of the trusty Light-Box, Proof (+) and (-) present a familiar, semi-realistic context your audience will immediately understand. The Photo-Masters are built around traditional 35mm Negative frames and the classic look of the Polaroid-style instant photo. A wide range of crisp, modern layouts and photo options are included in two complete tones (light or dark). Proof (+) and (-) is available for immediate download for $19.95, or in a Bundle with 2 other themes for $48.95 at www.KeynotePro.com. Check out Proof

	Keynote Gallery releases new Hudson Theme Posted 8/27/04 | 10:15 AM
	KeynoteGallery.com has annouced the release of Hudson, a new Keynote theme. Hudson reminds us of something designed for print and not screen, which in this day and age works very well. Complete with 66 Master slides in two colors, and a whole series of custom bullets, this looks like a pretty useful theme. Hudson is available for immediate download at KeynoteGallery.com for $11.95. Check out Hudson

	MacSpeech releases ScriptPak for Keynote Posted 8/16/04 | 10:00 AM
	MacSpeech has released a new ScriptPak for Keynote. Included are over 200 commands that allow you to control many of the functions of Keynote, including layout and design and even advancing slides during a presentation. Check out the Keynote ScriptPak

	Apple announces Keynote Design Contest winners Posted 7/27/04 | 11:30 PM
	Well, the winners are now up and we're speechless. The Grand Prize presentation is simply breathtaking. The style is something of a cross between Gerry Straathof's real-world book themes and the elegance of the Keynote Pro themes, with lots of amazingly colorful objects and type, beautifully matching the background. Meg Spoto, our hats are off to you. Apple Keynote Design Contest

	KeynotePro releases Duet theme Posted 7/10/04 | 1:45 PM
	KeynotePro has announced the release of Duet: a harmony of clean, minimalist style and bold, contrasting color. This print-inspired theme is decidedly restrained - crisp, reverse type against a two-tone palette - allowing for on-the-spot placement of contrasting shapes and type to add your own focus or flair as your presentation demands. With a range of text + photo masters, you've got tremendous flexibility built right in - whether you're sticking to the basic style or expanding on it with the included supplemental styles. Duet is available for immediate download for $19.95, or in a bundle with 2 other themes for $48.95 at http://www.keynotepro.com. Check out Duet

	KeyShowX released Posted 6/9/04 | 1:15 PM
	Have you ever wanted to control your Keynote presentation from another computer? Or even better, run several different Keynote shows on a huge plasma screens? How about projecting presentations from multiple computers and auto advancing them in sync? You can do all this with KeyShowX! Simply Launch KeyShowX Client application alongside with your Keynote installation. And then from any Mac in the same subnet you can control presentation with KeyShowX Control application. No configuration efforts required: only enabling Mac OS X UI Scripting support. We at Keynoteuser.com think this is about the coolest thing we've seen in a long time. KeyShowX sells for $10 Check out KeyShowX

	Keynote Theme Park releases Da Vinci theme Posted 6/8/04 | 5:50 PM
	Let everyone know you are a genius with the look of Leonardo's famous notebooks. Da Vinci comes with three fonts, including one "from-the-hand-of" the master himself and includes 61 of da Vinci's notebook illustrations made transparent so they float on the background. A Photoshop® Action has also been included to turn any image into a sepia illustration, along with sketch textures for the charts. Da Vinci is available for purchase and download from KeynoteThemePark.com for $19.95 Keynote Theme Park has also released a new free theme, Titanium Jr. with a resolution of 800 x 600, five photo cutouts and a bit brighter look to it than their standard Titanium 2. Check out Da Vinci | Get Titanium Jr.

	Apple introduces Keynote Design Contest Posted 5/13/04 | 8:15 AM
	Wow, we didn't see this one coming! Apple recently announced the Keynote Design Contest. Here's the text from the contest page: "Create a killer presentation expressing your favorite passion, using Keynote — Apple’s innovative presentation tool. You could win a 23-inch HD Cinema Display or up to $1,000 from the iTunes Music Store." Get started!!!!! Apple Keynote Design Contest

	Brian Peat from KeynoteUser.com to present at Apple Store Posted 5/12/04 | 1:00 PM
	If you live in the Columbus, Ohio area, catch KeynoteUser.com's creator Brian Peat at the Easton Town Center Apple Store at 7:00 pm this Friday night (5/14/04). He'll be starting with the basics of Keynote and delving into how themes are put together. Part two of this presentation will be June 11th, when Brian digs into the art of tricking out Keynote to the fullest extent. Easton Apple Store Calendar

	KeynoteHQ releases Masterpiece theme Posted 4/30/04 | 9:00 AM
	KeynoteHQ.com has released "Masterpiece," their latest Keynote theme that includes both 800x600 and 1024x768 sizes. Masterpiece resembles an artist's canvas, including special photo cutout master slides that appear to be "painted" on the canvas. This high resolution theme includes a total of 21 different master slides, 14 photo master slides, two free paintbrush graphics, plus a collection of title bars, custom bullets and chart fill patterns. Masterpiece also includes photo master slides that look like framed photos with a selection of two wooden frame styles and three matte styles. Masterpiece is available for purchase and download at KeynoteHQ.com for $14.95 (US). Check out Masterpiece

	Apple Updates iBooks and PowerBooks Posted 4/19/04 | 10:45 AM
	Apple today released brand new speed bumped iBooks and PowerBooks. Any of these machines should work great with Keynote, though the Powerbooks support the ability to view your notes on the internal screen while showing your slides on the projector. Also, the iBooks still only have 32 meg of video ram, while the PowerBooks come with 64, with the top end 15" and 17" allowing you to order 128 meg of video ram! Also, the PowerBooks come with an Airport Extreme card preinstalled, and in most models you get a SuperDrive, which you have to build-to-order on the iBooks. Our recommendation is the Top end 15" with the added vRam, topping out at $2549 before you add other goodies like AppleCare and memory. Check out the new PowerBooks Check out the new iBooks

	Keynote Theme Park releases Focus Elements package Posted 4/19/04 | 10:45 AM
	Keynote Theme Park has released Focus Elements, a collection of supplemental images that can be used with ANY theme or presentation. Focus Elements contains 130 individual transparent or translucent graphic panels that will separate content and bring focus, in a beautiful and subtle way. Plus 744 label beads (zero to nine, A to Z, in three sizes and six colors). These panels allow you to apply a relief to areas of your slide background. Each is built with extra resolution so they can be scaled up, rotated and positioned wherever you want. They come in light and dark translucent, clear, bevel up and down, versions for both light and dark backgrounds. Focus Elements is available for download for $14.95 at www.KeynoteThemePark.com. Check out Focus Elements

	Keynote Pro releases Platform theme, launches iPod promotion Posted 4/13/04 | 10:30 PM
	KeynotePro has announced the release of Platform, a theme with end-user customization in mind. Platform allows for user customization with little more than a background color change, enabling a world of options and stellar results for even novice Keynote users. Every slide in Platform is a "photo master," with layouts floating above a user-modifiable background, so you can change the look of a slide simply by changing the background color, gradient or photo. KeynotePro has also recently announced the "Groove into Spring" Promotion. Buy any Keynote Pro theme before May 31, and you are automatically entered to win a 20 GB iPod. Buy any theme bundle and get 3 entries to win. Platform is available for immediate download for $19.95, or in a Bundle with 2 other themes for $48.95 at www.KeynotePro.com. Check out Platform Check out the iPod promotion

	Qtilities releases QT Keynote Controller Posted 4/1/04 | 5:30 PM
	Qtilities recently released a nifty little utility for movies created with Keynote. QT Keynote Controller actually embeds a small controller into your movie so that you can pause and play the movie without having to use QT Pro to show the controller, or use the keyboard. This utility WILL NOT give you the ability to control movies while they play INSIDE Keynote, it is used to modify movies EXPORTED from Keynote. Check out QT Keynote Controller

	Keynote Gallery releases 2 new themes Posted 3/31/04 | 3:20 PM
	Keynote Gallery has release two new themes. Spirituality sports 38 master slides with a golden polished metal texture. It also includes custom bullets and a few extras. Evidence comes with 42 master slides with a rough, weather-worn rock look. Custom bullets and 19 extras complete the theme. You can purchase and download Spirituality and Evidence for $9.95 each from KeynoteGallery.com. Check out Spirituality and Evidence

	Keynote Theme Park releases Titanium 2 Supplemental package Posted 3/25/04 | 10:10 AM
	Keynote Theme Park today announces the release of their new Titanium 2 Supplemental Cutouts package. 30 extra Titanium 2 Masters make this the ultimate theme for use with the "Cube" transition because of how one cutout leads into the next! Masters are designed with their modular technique, once a Master is onlocked and ungrouped, you can easily mix and match columns and make your own unique Masters. The original theme included only some corner cutouts, this completes all corners, the two opposite "Swoop" cutouts, plus connectors and many more! You can download Titanium 2 Supplemental Cutouts for $9.95 at KeynoteThemePark.com Check out Titanium 2 Supplemental Cutouts

	Jumsoft releases Keynote Jam 1.0 Posted 3/24/04 | 11:30 AM
	Jumsoft today released Keynote Jam, a collection of 56 high quality 3D rendered images for use in Keynote. The images can also be used in other apps like Powerpoint, and once you purchase the set, you are even allowed to use the images on your own printed materials, pdf documents or web site. A downloadable (13Mb) version of Keynote Jam 1.0 is available at Jumsoft.com for US $25. It is $10 for registered Keynote pack users. Check out Keynote Jam

	MyKeynoteThemes.com Releases Magnetic Album Theme Posted 2/12/04 | 3:30 PM
	The third Album oriented Keynote theme from Gerry Straathof, Magnetic Albums consists of three Keynote themes based off the discolored pages of old magnetic photo albums from the 50's to the 90's. Each has its own unique patterning of the glue used in these albums, and includes over ten different frame borders for enhancing your placed photographs in white or Sepia tones. Square frames, normal sized and extra wide mean you will be able to get just the right frame for your photos. There are horizontal and diagonal lines and one set with glue in a dotted format. Several examples of Album Covers reminiscent of the originals are included, as well as a special graphic designed to provide the quilted nature of the actual magnetic albums. Magnetic Albums is available from MyKeynoteThemes.com as a 75M download for $16.00 Check out Magnetic Albums