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A Complete Guide to the Journal App for iPhone
a complete guide to
Journal
10 videos
Jacob Woolcock
Journal | iPhone
In this series of videos, I explore the features of the new Journal app, including creating manual entries, using writing prompts, and customising suggestions.
I demonstrate how to set reminders for consistent journaling and filter entries by types like locations or videos.
Additionally, I show how to bookmark important memories and lock the app using Face ID or Touch ID for added security. These videos provide practical tips to personalise and secure your journaling experience effectively.
Creating a New Journal Entry
1:19
In this video, I demonstrate how to create a manual entry in the Journal app, including adding text, media, and location tags. I also show how to adjust the entry date to accurately reflect when the event occurred.
Using Journal Writing Prompts
1:13
In this video, I explore using the Recommended tab in the Journal app to add memory prompts to my entries. I show how to regenerate prompts until finding one that resonates, encouraging deeper reflection in my journaling.
Using Suggested Journal Entries
1:52
In this video, I highlight how the Journal app suggests entries based on recent and older memories, and demonstrate how to customise these suggestions by selecting or deselecting media. I also show how to change the date of the entry to accurately reflect when the memory occurred.
Customising Journal Suggestions
1:43
In this video, I guide you through customising journaling suggestions in the Journal app by adjusting privacy settings. I demonstrate how to enable or disable different suggestion types, such as locations and contacts, to tailor the app to your preferences.
Filter + Bookmark Journal Entries
1:27
In this video, I demonstrate how to use the filter options in the Journal app to easily find entries by location, videos, and other categories. I also show how to bookmark favourite entries for quick access to cherished memories.
Schedule Daily Journal Reminders
1:02
In this video, I show how to set up daily reminders in the Journal app to help you remember to update it regularly. I demonstrate how to schedule notifications and use them as a gentle nudge to keep up with journaling.
Locking the Journal App with FaceID
0:52
In this video, I explain how to increase the privacy of your Journal app by enabling Face ID or Touch ID to lock and unlock the app. I demonstrate how to set this up in the Settings app, including options for auto-locking after a specified period.
Track Your State of Mind
2:11
In this video, I’ll show you how to use the new State of Mind feature in iOS 18’s Journal app. Now, alongside capturing your memories, you can also tag how you were feeling at that moment. This simple but powerful feature lets you track your emotions with your journal entries, so you can revisit not only what happened but also how it made you feel.
Analyse Your Journaling Habits with Insights
1:42
In this video, I’ll show you how to use the new Insights feature in the iOS 18 Journal app. With this update, you can see stats, charts, and data that reveal how much you’ve been journaling, where you’ve been, and even trends like your writing streaks. The Insights feature gives you an overview of your journaling activity with intuitive cards and a handy calendar to track your progress.
Search and Find Old Journal Entries
1:29
In this video, I’ll show you how to make the most of the new search feature in the iOS 18 Journal app. Gone are the days of endless scrolling to find a specific post. Now, with just a quick tap, you can search for any word or phrase and filter results by videos, places, music, and more. You can even combine multiple filters to get exactly what you’re looking for.
The Complete Guide to Freeform for iPad, iPhone and Mac
a complete guide to
Freeform
9 videos
Jacob Woolcock
Freeform | iPad | iPhone | Mac
Freeform is a powerful new app from Apple which lets you arrange content however you wish on an infinite canvas to design, develop and create projects in whichever way suits you.
In this collection I'll guide you through everything Freeform for iPad, iPhone and Mac has to offer - so jump in and let's get started!
part one:
Introduction to Freeform
1:17
In this video, I will introduce you to Apple's new Freeform app, available on iPad, iPhone, and Mac, and show you how to use its infinite canvas to organise and collaborate on boards. You'll learn the basics of setting up a board, navigating the interface, and preparing for a fictional trip to San Francisco. Join me in the next video where we'll explore adding text and sticky notes.
part two:
Using Text + Sticky Notes
2:05
In this video, I will show you how to use text and sticky notes in Apple's Freeform app to organise your ideas effectively. You'll learn how to add and customise text boxes, copy and paste text styles, and create colourful sticky notes for a visually appealing and organised board. Join me in the next video where we'll explore adding shapes and shape styles.
part three:
Shapes + Custom Styles
1:57
In this video, I will show you how to add and customise shapes on your Freeform board to enhance your subheadings and make your board visually appealing. You'll learn how to search for and insert shapes, recolour them, adjust their outlines, and save styles for future use. Join me in the next video where we'll explore adding photographs and masking them with shapes.
part four:
Adding Photos + Videos
2:05
In this video, I will show you how to add and customise photographs on your Freeform board to make it visually engaging and personalised. You'll learn how to insert images, adjust their settings, and use the Mask with Shape feature to crop photos into various shapes, enhancing the overall look of your board. Join me in the next video where we'll explore how to connect objects together for better organisation.
part five:
Connecting Objects Together
1:51
In this video, I will demonstrate how to group elements together using connectors and lines in Freeform. You'll learn to use straight, arrow, and curved lines to link objects, customise their appearance, and ensure they dynamically adjust as your board evolves. Join me in the next video where we'll explore embedding rich URLs and inserting documents into your Freeform board.
part six:
Embed Websites + Documents
2:16
In this video, I will show you how to enhance your Freeform board by adding rich media, such as websites and documents. You'll learn how to insert URLs directly from Safari to create interactive rich links, adjust their appearance, and import documents from your Files browser for easy access and collaboration. Join me in the next video where we'll explore using the Drawing and Annotation tools in Freeform.
part seven:
Adding Drawings + Annotations
1:12
In this video, I will show you how to use your Apple Pencil to add a personal, handmade touch to your Freeform board. You'll learn how to draw, annotate, and make handwritten notes, enhancing your board's visual appeal and functionality. Join me in the next video where we'll explore how to collaborate with others on your Freeform boards.
part eight:
Working on Collaborative Boards
1:08
In this video, I will show you how to collaborate with others using the Freeform app on iPad, iPhone, and Mac. You'll learn how to share your board via iCloud, allowing real-time collaboration where you can see and respond to others' changes, enhancing teamwork and productivity. Join me in the next video where we'll explore how to export and share your board as a PDF file.
part nine:
Export + Share Boards as PDFs
1:27
In this final video of the Freeform walkthrough, I will show you how to export your board as a PDF file. You'll learn how to hide the grid for a clean background, export the board, and save the PDF to the Files app. Additionally, I'll demonstrate how to duplicate boards for future use or as templates.
part one:
Introduction to Freeform
1:21
In this video, I will introduce you to Apple's new Freeform app, available on iPad, iPhone, and Mac, and show you how to use its infinite canvas to organise and collaborate on boards. You'll learn the basics of setting up a board, navigating the interface, and preparing for a fictional trip to San Francisco. Join me in the next video where we'll explore adding text and sticky notes.
part two:
Using Text + Sticky Notes
2:18
In this video, I will show you how to use text and sticky notes in Apple's Freeform app to organise your ideas effectively. You'll learn how to add and customise text boxes, copy and paste text styles, and create colourful sticky notes for a visually appealing and organised board. Join me in the next video where we'll explore adding shapes and shape styles.
part three:
Shapes + Custom Styles
2:24
In this video, I will show you how to add and customise shapes on your Freeform board to enhance your subheadings and make your board visually appealing. You'll learn how to search for and insert shapes, recolour them, adjust their outlines, and save styles for future use. Join me in the next video where we'll explore adding photographs and masking them with shapes.
part four:
Adding Photos + Videos
2:27
In this video, I will show you how to add and customise photographs on your Freeform board to make it visually engaging and personalised. You'll learn how to insert images, adjust their settings, and use the Mask with Shape feature to crop photos into various shapes, enhancing the overall look of your board. Join me in the next video where we'll explore how to connect objects together for better organisation.
part five:
Connecting Objects Together
2:22
In this video, I will demonstrate how to group elements together using connectors and lines in Freeform. You'll learn to use straight, arrow, and curved lines to link objects, customise their appearance, and ensure they dynamically adjust as your board evolves. Join me in the next video where we'll explore embedding rich URLs and inserting documents into your Freeform board.
part six:
Embed Websites + Documents
1:57
In this video, I will show you how to enhance your Freeform board by adding rich media, such as websites and documents. You'll learn how to insert URLs directly from Safari to create interactive rich links, adjust their appearance, and import documents from your Files browser for easy access and collaboration. Join me in the next video where we'll explore using the Drawing and Annotation tools in Freeform.
part seven:
Adding Drawings + Annotations
1:17
In this video, I will show you how to use your Apple Pencil to add a personal, handmade touch to your Freeform board. You'll learn how to draw, annotate, and make handwritten notes, enhancing your board's visual appeal and functionality. Join me in the next video where we'll explore how to collaborate with others on your Freeform boards.
part eight:
Working on Collaborative Boards
1:13
In this video, I will show you how to collaborate with others using the Freeform app on iPad, iPhone, and Mac. You'll learn how to share your board via iCloud, allowing real-time collaboration where you can see and respond to others' changes, enhancing teamwork and productivity. Join me in the next video where we'll explore how to export and share your board as a PDF file.
part nine:
Export + Share Boards as PDFs
1:23
In this final video of the Freeform walkthrough, I will show you how to export your board as a PDF file. You'll learn how to hide the grid for a clean background, export the board, and save the PDF to the Files app. Additionally, I'll demonstrate how to duplicate boards for future use or as templates.
part one:
Introduction to Freeform
1:02
In this video, I will introduce you to Apple's new Freeform app, available on iPad, iPhone, and Mac, and show you how to use its infinite canvas to organise and collaborate on boards. You'll learn the basics of setting up a board, navigating the interface, and preparing for a fictional trip to San Francisco. Join me in the next video where we'll explore adding text and sticky notes.
part two:
Using Text + Sticky Notes
2:34
In this video, I will show you how to use text and sticky notes in Apple's Freeform app to organise your ideas effectively. You'll learn how to add and customise text boxes, copy and paste text styles, and create colourful sticky notes for a visually appealing and organised board. Join me in the next video where we'll explore adding shapes and shape styles.
part three:
Shapes + Custom Styles
2:22
In this video, I will show you how to add and customise shapes on your Freeform board to enhance your subheadings and make your board visually appealing. You'll learn how to search for and insert shapes, recolour them, adjust their outlines, and save styles for future use. Join me in the next video where we'll explore adding photographs and masking them with shapes.
part four:
Adding Photos + Videos
2:02
In this video, I will show you how to add and customise photographs on your Freeform board to make it visually engaging and personalised. You'll learn how to insert images, adjust their settings, and use the Mask with Shape feature to crop photos into various shapes, enhancing the overall look of your board. Join me in the next video where we'll explore how to connect objects together for better organisation.
part five:
Connecting Objects Together
2:44
In this video, I will demonstrate how to group elements together using connectors and lines in Freeform. You'll learn to use straight, arrow, and curved lines to link objects, customise their appearance, and ensure they dynamically adjust as your board evolves. Join me in the next video where we'll explore embedding rich URLs and inserting documents into your Freeform board.
part six:
Embed Websites + Documents
1:39
In this video, I will show you how to enhance your Freeform board by adding rich media, such as websites and documents. You'll learn how to insert URLs directly from Safari to create interactive rich links, adjust their appearance, and import documents from your Files browser for easy access and collaboration. Join me in the next video where we'll explore using the Drawing and Annotation tools in Freeform.
part seven:
Adding Drawings + Annotations
1:12
In this video, I will show you how to use your Apple Pencil to add a personal, handmade touch to your Freeform board. You'll learn how to draw, annotate, and make handwritten notes, enhancing your board's visual appeal and functionality. Join me in the next video where we'll explore how to collaborate with others on your Freeform boards.
part eight:
Working on Collaborative Boards
1:17
In this video, I will show you how to collaborate with others using the Freeform app on iPad, iPhone, and Mac. You'll learn how to share your board via iCloud, allowing real-time collaboration where you can see and respond to others' changes, enhancing teamwork and productivity. Join me in the next video where we'll explore how to export and share your board as a PDF file.
part nine:
Export + Share Boards as PDFs
1:22
In this final video of the Freeform walkthrough, I will show you how to export your board as a PDF file. You'll learn how to hide the grid for a clean background, export the board, and save the PDF to the Files app. Additionally, I'll demonstrate how to duplicate boards for future use or as templates.
Tips and Tricks for Photomator on iPhone
tips + tricks for
Photomator
6 videos
Jacob Woolcock
Photomator | iPhone
The Photomator app for iPhone (previously called Pixelmator Photo) takes your photo editing to a whole new level with advanced features and powerful AI tools.
These QuickTips will get you editing our photos like never before!
Lighten Dark Areas Of Photos
2:34
In this video, I will show you how to use Photomator to brighten a dark photo, such as this one of Tregenna Castle in Cornwall. You'll learn how to use the Magic Fix feature for an initial enhancement and then fine-tune the image by adjusting shadows, clarity, and other settings to reveal more detail and improve the overall quality.
Remove Objects From Photos
4:00
In this video, I will teach you how to remove unwanted objects from your photos using the Photomator app. You'll learn how to use the Healing Brush tool to paint over and remove objects seamlessly, ensuring a cleaner and more visually appealing image.
Dynamic Duotone Photo Effects
1:55
In this tutorial, I will teach you how to transform a photograph into a stunning piece of Duotone art using the Photomator app, perfect for phone wallpapers or printed images. You'll learn to crop your image, apply a Duotone LUT filter, adjust its intensity, and add a grainy texture for a unique and striking final result.
Supersize your Memoji Stickers
3:45
In this video, I will teach you how to supersize your Memoji Stickers using the Photomator app to enhance their resolution and clarity for use beyond your phone screen. You'll learn how to save a sticker from the Notes app, upscale it with Pixelmators Super Resolution feature, and achieve a crisp, high-resolution image suitable for various applications.
Recolour Parts Of Your Photos
1:42
In this tutorial, I will teach you how to recolour a photograph using the Photomator app by replacing specific colours in your image. You will learn how to use the Colour Picker and fine-tune your adjustments with the range and intensity sliders to achieve striking effects.
Selective Colour Edits
1:50
In this video, I will show you how to create a striking photo edit by isolating and enhancing a single colour using the Photomator app. You'll learn how to use the Selective Colour tool to desaturate specific colours and make one colour pop, resulting in a visually impactful image.
The Complete Guide to Apple Classroom on iPad for Teachers
getting started with
Classroom for iPad
7 videos
Jacob Woolcock
Classroom | iPad
Classroom is a powerful app to empower teachers to focus more on teaching and less on device management. With simple tools you can monitors what students are doing, guide them to the correct websites and apps and even assess the whole class in one glance with the screen viewing tools.
This playlist will get you started with Classroom, from enrolling new student iPads into your class to understanding the Class Summary screen at the end of your lesson - and everything in between!
step one:
Enrolling Devices in a New Class
2:18
In this video, I will guide you through setting up a new class in Apple Classroom, including naming the class, choosing an icon, and inviting students to join using a four-digit code. Additionally, I will show you how to view real-time previews of your students' iPad screens to enhance classroom management and ensure focused learning.
step two:
Monitoring Student Devices
2:00
In this video, I will demonstrate how to monitor students' devices using Apple Classroom, including viewing live previews of their screens and grouping students by the apps they are using. Additionally, I'll show you how to zoom in on screen previews for a better view and manage what you see on the screen based on your needs.
step three:
Lock Screens + Manage Devices
2:20
In this video, I will teach you how to use Apple Classroom to manage your students' devices by either closing their current apps or locking their screens to ensure focused learning. Additionally, I will demonstrate how to create and manage groups of devices for more targeted classroom control.
step four:
Open Apps + Control Devices
3:35
In this video, I will show you how to manage and control student iPads using Apple Classroom by opening apps and locking students into specific apps to ensure focused learning. Additionally, I will demonstrate how to send websites directly to student devices and view their screens in real-time, enhancing classroom management and engagement.
step five:
Using Group AirDrop
1:51
In this video, I will demonstrate how to use Apple Classroom to simplify sharing Keynote documents with your entire class via AirDrop, eliminating the need to select each student individually. Additionally, I will explain how students can AirDrop files back to you, with Apple Classroom automatically organising and naming the files for easy identification and management.
step six:
Get Instant Student Feedback
1:44
In this video, I will show you how to use the Apple Classroom app to provide instant feedback and assess student understanding in real-time by having students use apps like Notes or Keynote. Additionally, I will demonstrate how to visually gauge student responses using colour-coded answers and create groups for targeted follow-up.
step seven:
Class Summary Screen
2:00
In this video, I will demonstrate how to properly end a lesson using the Apple Classroom app, including reviewing the Class Summary screen to check app usage and student activity. Additionally, I will show you how to save files AirDropped by students and track individual student progress through the lesson to ensure they were engaged in the intended activities.
Tips and Tricks for the Camera App
tips and tricks for
Camera
? videos
Jacob Woolcock
Camera | iPhone
This page is under construction, while I migrate the videos onto this Collection you can still view the whole set on YouTube using the button below.
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