Our free Saturday theatre presentations range from introductory sessions for those new to the Mac and OS X, to in-depth workshops designed to help you make the most out of your digital lifestyle applications (iPhoto, iMovie etc.) and on to power tips and tricks for the latest applications from Adobe, Macromedia and others.

You don't have to have bought your Mac from us to attend (hey - you don't even have to own a Mac) everyone is welcome. If you want more personalised attention, or want to go even further, check out our weekly workshops.

Bookmark this page and visit it every month to check out the sessions you'd like to attend. Here are some pictures of our weekly sessions...
If there are any topics we don't cover and you think we should, email us. We're here for your benefit… we look forward to seeing you.

Please note: Dates, topics and times are subject to change with minimal notice
- please check back frequently
Saturday Theatre - March 2010

Saturday 6th - Logic Express
Session 1
9:30 am -
 10:30 am

When you hit the limits of Garageband, Logic Express is the next 'logical' step.

Logic Express adds an amazing collection of amps, speaker cabinets, and effects pedals that guitar players can use in traditional combinations to re-create legendary sounds or mix and match for something truly original.

It also features new production tools that make it easier than ever for musicians to set up and record, edit timing and tempo, and create pro mixes.

We love GarageBand so does Logic Express. It will open your old GarageBand projects seamlessly so you can start where you left off but now with a whole new set of tools to let you go that much further.
Session 2
11:00 am -
 12:00 pm

Saturday 13th - iTunes 9
Session 1
9:30 am -
 10:30 am

In probably the biggest update and redesign in years, the new iTunes 9 refines the worlds premier digital media player.

With tons of new features, including:

  • Home Sharing, which lets you drag and drop songs between different libraries instead of streaming them on up to 5 Macs at home
  • The enhanced Genius feature - Genius Mixes
  • Improved syncing features
  • The newly re-designed iTunes Store, iTunes LP and iTunes Extras

If you've never used the Genius feature, it's worth the visit just to learn how to use this single feature.

We'll show you how to make iTunes sing.
Session 2
11:00 am -
 12:00 pm

Saturday 20th - Keynote '09
Session 1
9:30 am -
 10:45 am

With Keynote, creating impressive presentations are just the beginning. Powerful, simple tools make it easy for you to deliver compelling presentations, create studio-quality storyboards and portfolios, and build interactive slide shows.

New Magic Move™ effects enable you to create stunning cinematic quality transitions to give your presentations an edge that other presentation pretender software just can't match.

We'll show you how you can also export your presentation as a set of image files or to QuickTime, PowerPoint, HTML, or PDF format so that it can be viewed on other computer platforms.
Session 2
11:00 am -
 12:15 pm

Saturday 27th - Numbers '09
Session 1
9:30 am -
 11:00 am

Unless you need to manage the economy of a small country, for many people Excel is total overkill. And yet it's ubiquitous to the extent that it's almost become a verb.

Enter Numbers- Spreadsheets dont the Macintosh way. With all the tools your know and love in Pages and Keynote, plus intelligent tables, interactive print view, customisable templates, and compatibility with Excel, Numbers could be all the spreadsheet software you'll ever need.
Session 2 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Saturday Theatre - April 2010

Saturday 3rd - Closed - Public Holiday

Closed for the Easter Long Weekend

Saturday 10th - Final Cut Express
Session 1
9:30 am -
 10:30 am

Hit the limit of your creativity with iMovie? Now you can edit like a pro with Final Cut Express.

Start by capturing DV, HDV and AVCHD footage or import your movie from iMovie — and discover the advanced moviemaking power at your disposal in the new, Open Format Timeline.

Ready for still more? Add dynamic titles and graphics using LiveType.

Final Cut Express 4 delivers all the tools you need to make great movies.
Session 2
11:00 am -
 12:00 pm

Saturday 17th - Safari
Session 1
9:30 am -
 10:30 am

Think you know Safari?

Open multiple web pages in a single window using tabs, Set up a web page that automatically updates and aggregates news items that you are specifically interested in.

Send a web page as an email with a single key command. Jump back to a specific web page with a single click. Find out what RSS is and how it can become your able assistant.

And with new Safari 3 you can rearrange your tabs, or drag a tab out to create a new web window. All this, plus more keyboard shortcuts than you can shake a stick at...

Still think you know Safari?
Session 2
11:00 am -
 12:00 pm

Saturday 24th - Apple Mail
Session 1 9:30 am - 10:30 am

Mail is often the core application through which we manage our lives.

This Saturday we'll help you learn how to get on top, and stay on top of your e-mail.

Learn how to create multiple mailboxes with rules to automatically route incoming messages. Change the colour of an incoming message to highlight that important client that you need to look out for.

Create Smart Mailboxes to organise your messages to separate your flagged mails from the rest.

Get on top of your spam.

All this and more - this Saturday.
Session 2 11:00 am - 12:00 pm