If you use a lot of proprietary Apple software (iWork apps, iMovie, etc . . . doesn’t work with pro apps), Apple tends to handle images by linking the original file inside of any file you save instead of embedding them in the file (like say microsloth word). This is great news if you have accidently misplaced any images or video files or if someone else made the file and you want something used in the file for a differnt purpose. Control+Click on the file you created. You will see a list like this.
Select “show package contents” and a window containing all of the media you have associated with that particular file will appear. Snag whatever you need, but make sure you copy and then paste any media you need out of this folder or you will break the link to the original file. Also, when you save a file in say Keynote, make sure the check boxes that apply to copying theme images and audio and video in to the file are checked.
You can thank Mark G. for telling me I should start giving mac nerd tips on my blog. I thought it was a great idea and hopefully you will find some of them helpful. If not . . . well, go use a PC.
