[mac4theblind] Re: Using audio book maker

  • From: Sarah k Alawami <marrie12@xxxxxxxxx>
  • To: mac4theblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Sat, 27 Apr 2013 14:13:09 -0700

I actually use audio book binder and it works very well, except it names the 
now joined audio file as part 1. lol!  I have to go in to iTunes and rename it 
correctly.

Take care.
On Apr 27, 2013, at 12:15 PM, Kim Kilpatrick <kimjkilpatrick@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Oh yes audio book builder is just fine John.  I don't have problems.
> One question, when I add files to it, I do it file by file.  Have you ever 
> tried selecting a bunch of them and adding them that way?
> Does it work?
> kim
> 
> On 2013-04-27, at 11:56 AM, John Panarese <john@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> 
>>   Well, to be honest, Audio Book Builder is very easy to use.  It's a three 
>> step process and it's accessible.  Perhaps, there might be "easier to use" 
>> applications, but I'd recommend Audio Book Builder to any client.  If you 
>> need help with it, please feel free to contact me off list with questions.
>> 
>> 
>> Take Care
>> 
>> John D. Panarese
>> Director
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>> On Apr 27, 2013, at 8:33 AM, Kim Kilpatrick <kimjkilpatrick@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>> 
>>> Hi John,
>>> That audio book builder works for me too but someone mentioned the other 
>>> one audio book maker.  It sounded a bit simpler and I do work with people 
>>> learning their technology and thought some of them might find it easier.
>>> Thanks though.
>>> Kim
>>> 
>>> On 2013-04-26, at 8:46 PM, John Panarese <john@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>> 
>>>> My apologies.  It is Audo Book Builder.  Not Maker.  My bad.  HOwever, it 
>>>> works as I described.
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Take Care
>>>> 
>>>> John D. Panarese
>>>> Director
>>>> Mac for the Blind
>>>> Tel, (631) 724-4479
>>>> Email, john@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>>> Website, http://www.macfortheblind.com
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>>>> 
>>>> On Apr 26, 2013, at 8:37 PM, Kim Kilpatrick <kimjkilpatrick@xxxxxxxxx> 
>>>> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>>> Hi John,
>>>>> I have this more expensive app called audio book builder which is working 
>>>>> and seems to work that way.  In the app audio book maker I don't have a 
>>>>> button for chapters.  Just title and author and then an add button and 
>>>>> then make audio book.  I do everything but it never makes the actual book.
>>>>> Guess I'll stick to the more expensive one.
>>>>> Kim
>>>>> 
>>>>> On 2013-04-26, at 6:46 PM, John Panarese <john@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>>>> 
>>>>>> Hi Kim,
>>>>>> Basically, I try to make sure the files for the book are either in one 
>>>>>> folder or similar folders.  Then, after starting Audio Book Builder, I 
>>>>>> choose a New Creation.  I enter the title and author info.  Then, I 
>>>>>> select the radio button for chapters and add the files one by one.  I 
>>>>>> make sure the table shows them in the proper order.
>>>>>> Lastly, I choose the, Final, button and compile the audio book.  I do 
>>>>>> manipulate the default settings for the audio file, but that is your 
>>>>>> choice.  Depending on the number of files, the process can take between 
>>>>>> a few minutes to twenty or a half hour.
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> When the book is completed, you should find it in the same folder as the 
>>>>>> individual files.  It is, by default, a M4B protected file. 
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> In iTunes, look in the Book area and choose the Audio Books option.  You 
>>>>>> should find the book in the grid of books if you have more than one 
>>>>>> listed.  As I said, I've created several books up to this point.  I'm 
>>>>>> still not happy with the completed file, but I'm working on that.
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Take Care
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> John D. Panarese
>>>>>> Director
>>>>>> Mac for the Blind
>>>>>> Tel, (631) 724-4479
>>>>>> Email, john@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>>>>> Website, http://www.macfortheblind.com
>>>>>> 
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>>>>>> 
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>>>>>> 
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> On Apr 26, 2013, at 5:29 PM, Kim Kilpatrick <kimjkilpatrick@xxxxxxxxx> 
>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> Hi John and all,
>>>>>>> This audio book maker is still not working for me.
>>>>>>> Can you send me the steps you used to create the book?
>>>>>>> I think I'm doing everything right but obviously missing something.
>>>>>>> thanks.
>>>>>>> kim
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> On 2013-04-26, at 3:09 PM, John Panarese <john@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> 
>>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> If the book is created successfully, it will be in the same folder as 
>>>>>>>> the parts at the top.  YOu should make sure it is in Finder after it 
>>>>>>>> is created.  Once created, look in iTunes in the book section.  It 
>>>>>>>> will be in the Audio book grid.  I have made about a dozen books with 
>>>>>>>> this app so far.
>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> Take Care
>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> John D. Panarese
>>>>>>>> Director
>>>>>>>> Mac for the Blind
>>>>>>>> Tel, (631) 724-4479
>>>>>>>> Email, john@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>>>>>>> Website, http://www.macfortheblind.com
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>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> On Apr 23, 2013, at 7:54 PM, Kim Kilpatrick <kimjkilpatrick@xxxxxxxxx> 
>>>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>> Hi all,
>>>>>>>>> I tried the mac app audio book maker.
>>>>>>>>> I had a set of mp3 files making up an audio book.
>>>>>>>>> I selected them all and added them to the table.
>>>>>>>>> Then I went to create the book.  i filled in title and author and 
>>>>>>>>> checked other settings.
>>>>>>>>> Then I set to send to itunes.
>>>>>>>>> But, when I go into itunes, I can't see the book itself.
>>>>>>>>> Any suggestions?
>>>>>>>>> Kim
>>>>>>>>> 
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