Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2008/02/15
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Adam, I've used Aperture 2 for the past week. It is significantly faster than version 1.5, better raw conversion, new functions that recover blown out highlights and muddy shadows. Nice new functions of vignetting and vibrancy. Vibrancy increases saturation without affecting skin tones. Once you import images into the Aperture library, they can be accessed amazingly fast. The healing brush now actually works very well. New raw camera support is provided when you also install the latest OS X system and graphic software updates. Part of the appeal of Aperture is the database functions of your images. When some photo libraries have 5000 or more images, speed is important for your workflow. Word of caution: if you download the trial version which is good for 30 days, it will convert your library of images to version 2. Your library will no longer be be accessible to your former version of Aperture. This major upgrade is worth the investment of $99. Finally Apple has begun to catch up with Lightroom on camera raw support. Happy shooting, Richard On Feb 12, 2008, at 3:06 PM, Adam Bridge wrote: > i'd be interested in knowing your impressions of the 2.0 product > either on-list or privately. > > Adam > > On Feb 12, 2008 10:36 AM, Richard Clompus <rclompus@mac.com> wrote: >> I have been an Aperture 2 user for some time. It seems Apple finally >> released the new version 2.0 which makes it more useful. For a while >> it seemed, Lightroom was making all the progress. Now an alternative >> is ready. >> >> You can download a trial version at Apple's website. >> >> Happy Shooting, >> >> Richard Clompus, OD >> Ponte Vedra Beach, FL >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information