Apple Pro Training Series: Aperture 3

This is the eBook version of the printed book.

This Apple-certified guide to Aperture 3 starts with the basics of image management and takes you step by step through Aperture's powerful editing, retouching, proofing, publishing, and archiving features. It delivers comprehensive training - the equivalent of a three-day course - in one project-based book. With complete coverage of Aperture's new features, you'll learn to organize your photos using Faces, Apple's face detection and recognition tool, take advantage of Places to find photos by the location where they were shot, and retouch your images precisely with new nondestructive edge-aware brushes. You'll create advanced slideshows that include HD videos, titles, and layered soundtracks, and with the full-screen Browser you'll now be able to use every inch of your Mac display to browse and edit. Real-world exercises feature professional photography from a variety of genres, including fashion, sports, wedding, commercial, and landscape photography.

• Focused lessons take you step-by-step through professional, real-world projects

• Accessible writing style puts an expert instructor at your side

• Ample illustrations and keyboard shortcuts help you master techniques fast

• Lesson goals and time estimates help you plan your time

• Chapter review questions summarize what you’ve learned and prepare you for the Apple Certified Pro Exam

Please note that information on how to obtain the lesson files is included in the back of the Kindle edition.

This is the eBook version of the printed book.

This Apple-certified guide to Aperture 3 starts with the basics of image management and takes you step by step through Aperture's powerful editing, retouching, proofing, publishing, and archiving features. It delivers comprehensive training - the equivalent of a three-day course - in one project-based book. With complete coverage of Aperture's new features, you'll learn to organize your photos using Faces, Apple's face detection and recognition tool, take advantage of Places to find photos by the location where they were shot, and retouch your images precisely with new nondestructive edge-aware brushes. You'll create advanced slideshows that include HD videos, titles, and layered soundtracks, and with the full-screen Browser you'll now be able to use every inch of your Mac display to browse and edit. Real-world exercises feature professional photography from a variety of genres, including fashion, sports, wedding, commercial, and landscape photography.

• Focused lessons take you step-by-step through professional, real-world projects

• Accessible writing style puts an expert instructor at your side

• Ample illustrations and keyboard shortcuts help you master techniques fast

• Lesson goals and time estimates help you plan your time

• Chapter review questions summarize what you’ve learned and prepare you for the Apple Certified Pro Exam

Please note that information on how to obtain the lesson files is included in the back of the Kindle edition.