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Aperture 101
Mastering Aperture
Summary
Unparalleled photo management, advanced RAW conversion, and comprehensive image editing tools. Aperture is a must have for the professional photographer.
Details
- Price
- $39.50 (All Prices In US Dollars)
- Trainer
- Justin Masse & Alex Markowsky
- Application
- Aperture
- Level
- Level 1
- Platform
- Mac & PC
- Runtime
- 266 minutes
- Status
- Available
Please Note:
This tutorial covers Aperture 1.5. We are working on Aperture 2 tutorials now. If you purchased this tutorial on or after February 1st, 2008, receive a free download of "Aperture 2 101: Core Aperture 2" when it is released!
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Jul 3rd, 2008 by nigel fleet
“ i have quite a few tutorials now.this one keeps up the standard that i have come to expect: well paced, clearly explained and produced in short, digestable chunks. perfect for anyone who wants to get the most out of Aperture ”
Apr 8th, 2008 by Brian F Harris
“ Thanks for reminder to get back into the really great TUTs Could not be better. Really enjoy the manner of presentation by the two clever folk involved..Negative! I always take ages to get into the NEDs thing.. I need a tutorial on that also:-) But overall, great. Regards Brian F Harris ”
Mar 27th, 2008 by Tom Mutnich
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No Doubt, the Best. I attest and have seven so far. The best I've ever seen.
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T.J. ”
Highly recommended. Excellent training and presented in a fun, crystal clear dialogue and very informative.
No Doubt, the Best. I attest and have seven so far. The best I've ever seen.
As a customer, great planning,workmanship in the creating of these DVD Training Tapes
T.J. ”
Mar 6th, 2008 by paul
“ nicely done! ”
Feb 7th, 2008 by Phil O'Halloran
“ I have just finished viewing the tutorial on Aperture and found it excellent. I would recommend it beginners as well as those like me who have been using the program for some time. Well done! ”
Jan 29th, 2008 by Jerry
“ Your video was very informative. Aperture can be somewhat intimidating at the very least. hats where the visual reinforcement is great! its one thing to read it,,,but another to actually see what to do. Keep up the good work! ”
Description
With today's shift towards digital photography, file management and organization are more important than ever. Meet Aperture. This comprehensive tool gives professional and amateur photographers a new level of control. From advanced RAW conversion and import options, to incredible database flexibility and metadata choices.
And for those who still swear by film, Aperture's features are just as useful. Organize your scanned images like never before, and be amazed at what non-destructive editing can do for you.
Appealing equally to pro's and advanced amateurs, Justin Masse and Alexandria Markowsky will take you step by step from Aperture's basic fundamentals through to it's powerful advanced features. Topics covered include exploring Aperture's highly customizable user interface, importing files, sorting and organizing images with stacks and ratings, advanced image manipulation and color techniques, a variety of metadata tools, database features, and file backup options. With all the helpful workflow tips and tricks you expect, in our easy to follow video format, this is the quickest way to truly master Aperture!
Trainer
Justin Masse & Alex Markowsky
“
As true professionals from a large and medium format film background, Justin and Alex bring years of photo-manipulation tips and tricks to their training. ”
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Getting Started
Section 1: Introduction
01 Introduction02 What Is Aperture?
03 Benefits Of Aperture
04 Setting Up Your Digital Darkroom
05 Launching Aperture
06 Interface Quick Tour
07 Sample Projects
08 Deleting Sample Projects
Section 2: Aperture's Database
09 About Master Files10 Aperture's Database
11 The Library Icon
12 Exploring The Library
13 The Library File
14 What Are Previews
15 Using Previews
16 Preview Quality
17 Library Directory Structure
Section 3: Importing Images
18 Compatible Formats19 Importable Sources
20 Direct Download
21 The Import Indicator
22 Import Scroller
23 Exploring Image Info
24 Selecting Images To Import
25 Stacking On Import
26 Master FIle Location
27 Creating Subfolders
28 Renaming Images
29 Applying Metadata
30 Showing Folders
Section 4: Other Import Methods
31 Importing Folders32 Importing Folders 2
33 Importing Nested Folders
34 Folders & New Projects
35 Note About Folders
36 What Are Album Folders?
37 Deleting Project Parts
38 Import A Photo Library
39 Drag & Drop Import
40 Drag & Drop Warning
41 Importing Tips
Section 5: Database Flexibility
42 Database Flexibility43 Masters To Managed Images
44 Managed To Referenced Images
45 Moving Referenced Masters
46 Reconnecting References
47 Offline Referenced Images
48 Show In Finder
49 Using Your Flexibility
Chapter 2: Subjective Photo Management
Section 6: Working In The Browser
50 Browser Controls51 Rearranging Images
52 Resizing Browser
53 Customizing The Toolbar
54 Using Multiple Projects
55 Splitting The Browser
56 Browsing Tips
Section 7: Stacking Images
57 What Is A Stack?58 Workspace Setup
59 Auto Stacking
60 Manipulating Stacks
61 Stacks Gotcha
62 Generating Stacks
63 Making Stack Picks
64 Opening & Closing Stacks
65 Moving Stacks
66 Stacks In List View
67 Customizing The Toolbar
68 Stacking On Import
Section 8: Analyzing Images
69 Maximizing The Viewer70 Secondary Display Modes
71 Workspace Efficiency
72 Tooltips & View Options
73 Using Compare Mode
74 Zooming
75 The Classic Loupe
76 The Centered Loupe
77 About Key Commands
Section 9: Rating Images
78 Intro To Rating79 Why Use Rating?
80 Consider How To Rate
81 How To Rate
82 Tips On Rejected Images
83 Rating Multiple Images
84 Rating Images In Stacks
85 When To Rate Images
Section 10: Full Screen Mode
86 About Full Screen Mode87 The Film Strip
88 Full Screen Tricks
Chapter 3: Image Processing
Section 11: Image Adjustment Methods
89 Intro To Adjustments90 Select & Rotate Tools
91 Straighten Tool
92 Cropping Tool
93 Spot Tool
94 Patch Tool
95 Spot & Patch Controls
96 Spot & Patch Tips
97 Red Eye Correction
98 Lift & Stamp Tool
Section 12: Exposure & Color
99 Digital Color Terminology100 Image Color Info
101 The Color Value Meter
102 The Histogram
103 Histogram & Exposure
104 Histogram Display Options
105 Displaying Hot Areas
106 Loupe Color Information
107 Auto Adjustments
108 Auto Levels
109 Auto Level Options
110 Comparing Versions
111 RAW Fine Tuning
112 RAW Controls
113 Saving A Preset
114 Correcting Exposure
115 Adjusting Tint
116 Viewing The Image Master
117 Adjusting Levels
118 Quarter Tone Levels
119 Tonal Brightness
120 Color Channel Levels
121 Highlights & Shadows
122 Adjusting White Balance
123 Using An External Editor
124 Saving Adjustment Presets
Section 13: Color, Noise & Sharpening
125 Adjusting Color126 Saturation & Luminance
127 Range Control
128 Expanded View
129 Convert To Black & White
130 Creating Duo-tones
131 Sepia Toning
132 The Adjustment Badge
133 Noise Reduction
134 Sharpening Overview
135 Edge Sharpen Controls
136 Sharpen Anytime
137 Lift & Stamp Features
138 Batch Process Stamping
Chapter 4: Using Metadata
Section 14: Working With Metadata
139 What Is Metadata?140 Metadata View Options
141 Splice In
142 What Is EXIF & IPTC?
143 Adding Metadata
144 Metadata & Multiple Images
145 Using Batch Change
146 Metadata Advanced Features
Section 15: Working With Keywords
147 Keyword Controls148 Keyword HUD Overview
149 Keyword Hierarchies Overview
150 Creating Keyword Hierarchies
151 Deleting keywords
152 Editing Keywords
153 Adding Keywords To Images
154 More Keyword HUD Features
155 Applying Multiple Keywords
156 Keywords To Multiple Images
157 Lift & Stamp Keywords
158 Removing Image Keywords
159 Using keyword Controls
160 Keyword Controls & Deleting
161 Changing Keyword Buttons
Section 16: Smart Organizing
162 Maximizing The Database163 Why Search?
164 Library Vs. Browser HUD
165 Using Search Features
166 Working Within The HUD
167 Other Search Filters
168 Creating Albums Via Search
169 Creating Smart Albums
170 Working With Smart Albums
171 Clearing A Search
Chapter 5: Archiving & Exporting Images
Section 17: Vault Backups
172 Safeguard Your Library173 Creating Vaults
174 Updating Vaults
175 Further Info On Vaults
Section 18: Exporting Images
176 Proofing Before Export177 Exporting Images
178 Export Options
179 Emailing images
System Requirements
- Macintosh
- Mac OS X 10.3.9 and Above
- G3, G4, G5 or Intel processor
- Quicktime 7 or above
- Windows
- Windows Vista, XP or 2000
- Intel Pentium 4 or AMD processor
- Quicktime 7 or above
- .NET 2 or above