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# Automator 101 Screencast
- URL: https://chrisenns.com/2012/01/automator-101-screencast/
- Published: 2012-01-26T12:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2024-04-08T23:52:15.000Z
- Author: Chris Enns
- Tags: Uncategorized, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2024-04-08 17:47, #ichris

Here's a quick screencast I did of how Automator works at a basic level.

Nothing too fancy in this video, just renaming 7 files that could probably have been done manually but I thought I'd use the opportunity to show how Automator works and help you see how you might be able to use this app that's built-in to OS X to save some time.

I was writing a [blog post on Lemon Productions](https://www.lemonproductions.ca/2012/01/got-a-band-need-a-website-for-your-band/?ref=chrisenns.com) and wanted to include some screenshots of the WordPress theme I was talking about and... well, I don't want to spoil the ending. Just watch the video. It's pretty intense.[1](#fn-20013:1)

[Direct link to video on Vimeo](https://vimeo.com/35699433?ref=chrisenns.com) / [Direct link to video on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4tkR5T9rsY&ref=chrisenns.com)

### Other Resources

The Mac Power Users podcast [recently posted an episode on Automator](https://5by5.tv/mpu/70?ref=chrisenns.com) that includes a bunch of helpful tips in audio form as well as a whole bunch of links to resources related to Automator. Here are a few of my favourites:

- [Tips from automatedworkflows.com](https://www.automatedworkflows.com/tips/?ref=chrisenns.com)
- [File and Folder Automator Action Pack - $14.99 in the Mac App Store](https://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=6PFrOqNV4B8&offerid=146261&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD%5FPARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fitunes.apple.com%252Fca%252Fapp%252Ffile-folder-automator-action%252Fid479445983%253Fmt%253D12%2526uo%253D4%2526partnerId%253D30&ref=chrisenns.com) and [Text Automator Actions Pack - $14.99 in the Mac App Store](https://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=6PFrOqNV4B8&offerid=146261&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD%5FPARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fitunes.apple.com%252Fca%252Fapp%252Ftext-automator-actions-pack%252Fid448838274%253Fmt%253D12%2526uo%253D4%2526partnerId%253D30&ref=chrisenns.com) \- two packages of advanced Automator actions from the guy who put together the Automator actions for Microsoft Office
- [Mac Automation Made Simple with Ben Waldie](https://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=6PFrOqNV4B8&offerid=146261&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD%5FPARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fitunes.apple.com%252Fca%252Fpodcast%252Fmac-automation-made-simple%252Fid288750552%253Fuo%253D4%2526partnerId%253D30&ref=chrisenns.com) \- video podcast with plenty of tips and tricks

Leave a comment if you have any questions about Automator or have other resources you like for getting more out of Automator.

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