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In this special episode of In Touch With iOS, Dave Ginsburg and Jeff Gamet welcome Don McAllister to discuss the history of Screencasts Online, his transition to semi-retirement, and his new app Wedding Player. Don shares how the app was inspired by his daughter's wedding and explains its offline Apple Music integration, ceremony-focused controls, AI-assisted development process, and future plans for iPhone, iPad, Android, and professional wedding venues. The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com  Direct Link to Audio  Links to our Show Give us a review on Apple Podcasts! CLICK HERE we would really appreciate it! Click this link Buy me a Coffee to support the show we would really appreciate it. intouchwithios.com/coffee  Another way to support the show is to become a Patreon member patreon.com/intouchwithios Website: In Touch With iOS YouTube Channel In Touch with iOS Magazine on Flipboard Facebook Page BlueSky Mastodon X Instagram Threads Summary In this special episode, Dave Ginsburg is joined by co-host Jeff Gamet for an in-depth conversation with Don McAllister, the founder of Screencasts Online and creator of the new app Wedding Player. Don reflects on the origins of Screencasts Online back in 2005, explaining how it began as a hobby after he originally planned to launch a Mac audio podcast. Instead, he discovered the power of video tutorials and quickly found an audience eager to learn more about the Mac ecosystem. He shares stories about the early days of podcasting and online video creation, describing how he slowly transformed the project from free tutorials into a successful premium service while still maintaining a passion for helping Apple users learn new technology. The discussion then shifts to the transition of Screencasts Online to Lee Garrett. Don explains why it was important for him to hand the platform to someone who already understood the community and culture that had been built over nearly two decades. He talks about how Lee's experience, technical background, and long history creating tutorials made the transition smooth for both subscribers and contributors. Don also reveals he still contributes occasional tutorials and monthly articles while remaining available behind the scenes for advice and support. A major focus of the episode centers on Don's newest project, Wedding Player. The idea came directly from helping organize music for his daughter Nicola's wedding. Frustrated with the limitations of existing music playback solutions and concerned about reliability during a live ceremony, Don decided to create his own dedicated app. He explains how Wedding Player organizes music into "moments" for different sections of a ceremony, supports fade controls between songs, includes loop functionality, and uses simplified "Go Live" controls designed to prevent mistakes during high-pressure events. Don also details the extensive safeguards built into the app. Wedding Player works fully offline, integrates with Apple Music through MusicKit, supports local audio files, and includes pre-flight checks to verify downloaded tracks, airplane mode settings, and device readiness before a ceremony begins. He discusses the importance of reliability and explains how the app was intentionally designed to reduce the chance of user error. The conversation also highlights the inclusion of royalty-free "Wedding Player Originals" tracks for users who do not subscribe to Apple Music. Jeff and Dave explore how Don used AI tools, particularly Claude, to accelerate development of the app and even build an Android version after discovering significant demand from wedding professionals using Android devices. Don shares how AI dramatically shortened the development timeline and how he now sees AI as a powerful platform for building software and systems rather than simply a chatbot. The panel also discusses accessibility improvements, large-text UI challenges, venue support, future iCloud syncing plans, and professional features designed for wedding venues and officiants. Finally, Don shares pricing details, future roadmap ideas, and where listeners can find Wedding Player online. Links mentioned Wedding Player https://weddingplayer.app/our-story/ https://weddingplayer.app/blog/ https://weddingplayer.app/support/ ScreenCastsOnline ScreenCastsOnline - About Us Announcements Macstock X is here celebrating its 10th anniversary ! Dave, Chuck, Jeff, Marty, and Jill are all speaking this year!. With Three Full Days of expert-led Presentations and Workshops, Macstock's sessions are crammed full of productivity-enhancing content. NEW this year is a partnership with sponsor Ecamm. Ecamm Creator Camp: Mac Edition on July 9, 2026 there are only 100 tickets available for the bundle. There are 2 passes available: Macstock weekend pass July 10,11,12, 2026 or the Macstock Ecamm Bundle starting July 9 (only 100 tickets available)  Come join us. Register HERE and use our offer code INTOUCH to save $50 Our Host Dave Ginsburg is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users and shares his wealth of knowledge of iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV and related technologies. Visit the YouTube channel https://youtube.com/intouchwithios follow him on Mastodon @daveg65, , BlueSky @daveg65  and the show @intouchwithios   Our Guest Don McAllister is founder of Screencasts Online and developer of the new app Wedding Player, You can find him on social media at X @donmcallister Our Co-Host Jeff Gamet is a podcaster, technology blogger, artist, and author. Previously, he was The Mac Observer's managing editor, and Smile's TextExpander Evangelist. You can find him on Mastadon @jgamet Pixelfed @jgamet@pixelfed.social and Bluesky @jgamet.bsky.social‬ Podcasts The Context Machine Podcast  Retro Rewatch Retro Rewatch His YouTube channel https://youtube.com/jgamet

John and Craig revisit a favorite episode focused on a single topic: bad movies and how they happen. Using first-hand experience, they look at how bad ideas make it to the screen, how good ideas go wrong, and the range of patterns that end in terrible movies. We also make a list of our then-dream guests for the podcast (many of whom have now been on the show). And fast-forwarding to 2026, we announce an exciting new feature for Highland Pro. In our bonus segment for premium members, John and Drew ditch the texts and emails and to pick up the phone and make a call. Links: Highland Fling has arrived! See it in action here CW Picks Up 'Crazy Ex-Girlfriend' As Hourlong Series by Nellie Andreeva for Deadline Scriptnotes, Ep 179: The Conflict Episode John's Screencasts on Entering a scene, Writing better action, and Writing better scene description First Follower: Leadership Lessons from Dancing Guy Rob Schneider Is A Carrot Copyright, Exceptions, and Fair Use: Crash Course Intellectual Property Fallout 4 Subscribe to Scriptnotes on YouTube Get your copy of the Scriptnotes book! Get a Scriptnotes T-shirt! Check out the Inneresting Newsletter Become a Scriptnotes Premium member, or gift a subscription Scriptnotes on Instagram and TikTok John August on Bluesky and Instagram Outro by Rajesh Naroth (send us yours!) This episode was originally produced by Stuart Friedel. Scriptnotes is produced by Drew Marquardt and edited by Matthew Chilelli. Email us at ask@johnaugust.com You can download the episode here. The transcript of this episode can be found here.

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In this conversation, Karl Meisterheim, Taylor Page, and Kurt Elster discuss the challenges and strategies of collaboration in the Shopify development space, particularly focusing on working with clients and other developers. Kurt shares his entrepreneurial journey, the origins of EtherCycle, and the importance of effective communication and documentation in development teams. The discussion also touches on the significance of partnerships, risk-taking in entrepreneurship, and the necessity of adhering to best practices in Shopify development. Kurt also discusses the importance of streamlined communication in client relationships, the challenges of managing multiple points of contact, and the difficult but sometimes necessary decision to fire clients. They explore the criteria for determining when a client relationship is no longer beneficial and share personal experiences with client management. The discussion also touches on the selection of themes for development projects, recent updates in Shopify, and personal projects. *Timestamps* 00:00 Introduction 00:20 Kurt Elster's Origin Story 03:22 The Evolution of EtherCycle 06:26 Partnership Dynamics in Business 09:12 Client Collaboration Challenges 12:14 Effective Communication Strategies 14:58 Project Management Tools and Techniques 17:59 Documentation Best Practices 21:00 Navigating Existing Codebases 23:58 Screencasts and Client Education 26:54 Team Collaboration and Role Clarity 32:16 Navigating Tooling and Build Processes 34:26 Dealing with Client Communication Challenges 41:40 The Art of Firing Clients 47:42 Funny Client Stories and Experiences 50:40 Theme Selection and Development Strategies 54:28 Shopify Updates and Change Log 57:56 Personal Updates and Picks of the Week *Connect with Kurt Elster:* Follow Kurt on Twitter: https://twitter.com/kurtinc Listen to *The Unofficial Shopify Podcast*: https://link.chtbl.com/tusp Join Kurt's newsletter: https://kurtelster.com/ Check Kurt's agency work at Ethercycle: https://ethercycle.com/work/ Subscribe to Kurt's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/ethercycle *Resources* Clickup: https://clickup.com/ Shopify Theme Store: https://themes.shopify.com/Alan Weiss (author): https://www.amazon.com/stores/Alan-Weiss/author/B000AQ0PNG *Dev Changelog* https://shopify.dev/changelog Shopify CLI is now easier to install and faster for Liquid theme development: https://shopify.dev/changelog/shopify-cli-is-now-easier-to-install-and-faster-for-liquid-theme-development New Full-Funnel Theme Install Parameters and Now Firing E-Commerce Events on the Theme Listing Page: https://shopify.dev/changelog/new-full-funnel-theme-install-parameters-and-now-firing-e-commerce-events-on-the-theme-listing-page New Full-Funnel App Install Parameters and Now Firing E-Commerce Events on the App Listing Page: https://shopify.dev/changelog/new-full-funnel-app-install-parameters-and-now-firing-e-commerce-events-on-the-app-listing-page Post-purchase offers limit is increased: https://shopify.dev/changelog/post-purchase-offers-limit-is-increased Product Feed webhooks now support per-market inventory: https://shopify.dev/changelog/product-feed-webhooks-now-support-per-market-inventory *Picks of the Week* Karl: https://www.udio.com/ Kurt: https://www.do3d.com/, https://us.store.bambulab.com/products/p1s Taylor: https://tally.so/ *Signup for Liquid Weekly* Don't miss out on expert insights and tips—subscribe to Liquid Weekly for more content like this. https://liquidweekly.com/

Ben Scheirman is back for part 2 of our interview on SwiftUI Migration. In this episode we focus on navigation, data handling and Swift packages.GuestBen Scheirman | Ben is an experienced software engineer from Houston, TX. Currently focused on Swift, iOS, Ruby, and Rust.Ben Scheirman (@bens@mastodon.xyz) - Mastodonsubdigital (Ben Scheirman)NSScreencast: Bite-sized Screencasts for iOS DevelopmentCombine SwiftAnnouncementsNeed help with your projects this year? BrightDigit has openings.Join Bushel BetaJoin our Brand New Patreon Page!LinksEpisode #288: Modern UIKit: Stack Navigation, Part 2pointfreeco/swift-perception: Observable tools, backported.brightdigit/Sublimation: Enable automatic discovery of your local development server on the fly. Turn your Server-Side Swift app from a mysterious vapor to a tangible solid server.krzysztofzablocki/LifetimeTracker: Find retain cycles / memory leaks sooner.siteline/swiftui-introspect: Introspect underlying UIKit/AppKit components from SwiftUIPresenting Coordinators - Soroush Khanlou on VimeoRelated EpisodesThe Great SwiftUI Migration - Part 1 with Ben ScheirmanSwiftUI Field Guide with Chris EidhofSOTU 2024 with Peter WithamSwiftUI Tips and Tricks with Craig ClaytonSwiftly Tooling with Pol Piella AbadiaIt Depends with Brandon WilliamsMy Taylor Deep Dish Swift Heroes World TourMobile System Design with Tjeerd in 't VeenThe Composable Architecture with Zev EisenbergBehind the Scenes of SwiftUI with Aviel GrossWWDC 2022 - SwiftUI and UIKit with Evan StoneSocial MediaEmailleo@brightdigit.comGitHub - @brightdigitTwitter BrightDigit - @brightdigitLeo - @leogdionLinkedInBrightDigitLeoPatreon - brightdigitCreditsMusic from https://filmmusic.io"Blippy Trance" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) (00:00) - Discussing Data Handling in Swift UI (01:22) - Observable Objects and View Models (04:20) - The Power of Previews in Swift UI (06:36) - Combining Combine and Async/Await (10:29) - Interfacing Between UIKit and Swift UI (17:12) - Challenges with Swift Package Manager Thanks to our monthly supporters Bertram Eber Edward Sanchez Satoshi Mitsumori Danielle Lewis Steven Lipton ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Ben Scheirman of NSScreenCast comes on to talk about migrating apps such as a Nike's Sneakers app from UIKit to SwiftUI and all the little things you don't think about. This is part 1 of a 2 part interview.GuestBen Scheirman | Ben is an experienced software engineer from Houston, TX. Currently focused on Swift, iOS, Ruby, and Rust.Ben Scheirman (@bens@mastodon.xyz) - Mastodonsubdigital (Ben Scheirman)NSScreencast: Bite-sized Screencasts for iOS DevelopmentCombine SwiftAnnouncementsNeed help with your projects this year? BrightDigit has openings.Join Bushel BetaJoin our Brand New Patreon Page!LinksEpisode #288: Modern UIKit: Stack Navigation, Part 2pointfreeco/swift-perception: Observable tools, backported.brightdigit/Sublimation: Enable automatic discovery of your local development server on the fly. Turn your Server-Side Swift app from a mysterious vapor to a tangible solid server.krzysztofzablocki/LifetimeTracker: Find retain cycles / memory leaks sooner.siteline/swiftui-introspect: Introspect underlying UIKit/AppKit components from SwiftUIPresenting Coordinators - Soroush Khanlou on VimeoRelated EpisodesSwiftUI Field Guide with Chris EidhofSOTU 2024 with Peter WithamSwiftUI Tips and Tricks with Craig ClaytonSwiftly Tooling with Pol Piella AbadiaIt Depends with Brandon WilliamsMy Taylor Deep Dish Swift Heroes World TourMobile System Design with Tjeerd in 't VeenThe Composable Architecture with Zev EisenbergBehind the Scenes of SwiftUI with Aviel GrossWWDC 2022 - SwiftUI and UIKit with Evan StoneSocial MediaEmailleo@brightdigit.comGitHub - @brightdigitTwitter BrightDigit - @brightdigitLeo - @leogdionLinkedInBrightDigitLeoPatreon - brightdigitCreditsMusic from https://filmmusic.io"Blippy Trance" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) (00:00) - Who is Ben Scherman (02:38) - Migrating Apps to Swift UI (07:03) - Challenges with Swift UI and iOS Versions (10:24) - Using Introspect for Swift UI (16:44) - Implementing Collection View in Swift UI (25:05) - Exploring iOS 18 Scroll View API (25:30) - SwiftUI vs UIKit: Productivity and Constraints (26:38) - Design and Engineering Collaboration (29:43) - Stages of Migrating to SwiftUI (34:14) - SwiftUI Navigation and Environment Bindings (39:44) - Retain Cycles and Memory Management Thanks to our monthly supporters Bertram Eber Edward Sanchez Satoshi Mitsumori Danielle Lewis Steven Lipton ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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In this episode, I share a few favorite tips you can use for creating screencasts to bring content to life for students. You'll also hear a breakdown of some favorite tools to make screencasting happen in any classroom for any subject! Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2022/11/15/Creating-Screencasts-189/  Sponsored by EVERFI: https://get.everfi.com/monica/  Follow Monica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/classtechtips/  Take your pick of free EdTech resources: https://classtechtips.com/free-stuff-favorites/