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Using and Restoring Built-in Smart Albums
January 06 2009
By default Aperture has a series of “built-in” smart albums that appear automatically. These smart albums function at the library level - meaning Aperture looks at all the images you import and any images that fit the criteria associated with.... read moreDecember 24 2008
My best wishes to all of you for holidays filled with joy that lasts throughout the year. Remember to photograph the moments that capture the essence of your holidays - not just the expected shots that you think you should.... read moreDecember 09 2008
Usually I’m quite methodical when I’m out in the field. I often have a lot of expensive gear along and tend to create routines so that I can quickly and efficiently pack up everything and move along. It helps.... read moreSome Hidden Treasures - Posters and Text Slides
November 25 2008
It’s easy to get accustomed to taking the various features and tools within Aperture at face value without really thinking any further about what they might have to offer. But if you’re willing to think outside the box a tad,.... read moreSome Tips for Making Tonal Adjustments
November 12 2008
As you use the Adjustment Panel you'll find that there is some overlap among some of the controls in Aperture. In the Exposure brick there are options to set the overall Exposure, as well as the Black point, Recovery and.... read moreOctober 27 2008
If you’re a US citizen there can be major benefits to registering your images with the Copyright office. Basically if you discover someone using your images without paying for them, and you’ve registered them, you are in a much better.... read moreAperture on the Road and at Home
October 15 2008
As a nature photographer, I travel a lot and depend on Aperture and my MacBook Pro while on the road. There’s no doubt in my mind that using Aperture is the most efficient way to manage my images - both.... read moreNoise Reduction and Dfine 2.101
October 08 2008
Most of the time I don’t have a lot of noise in my images. Partially that’s because of the cameras I use, and partially it’s because I try to make sure not to underexpose images. I rarely use ISOs higher.... read moreSeptember 16 2008
I’ve had to give a number of presentations recently in a variety of arenas and I want to share some of my observations. Most of the time I use my own projector - the original Canon Realis. That way I.... read moreApple Store Thanks and iPhoto Cards
September 02 2008
Sometimes life stops you in your tracks so that you have to take a break from your routines. Last week my Dad passed away and of course my regular life was put on “hold.” No matter how prepared you think.... read moreAugust 20 2008
For those of you who are relatively new to Aperture 2, or who feel like you’re not taking full advantage of all its features, I want to call your attention to a new Aperture 2 training series of videos.... read moreAugust 06 2008
Noise Ninja 2.0 was just released for Aperture 2.1 as a plug-in. This is a welcome addition since Noise Ninja enjoys a reputation as being one of the better noise removal products in the industry. I gave it a test.... read moreAdding Dimensionality with Dodge and Burn
July 23 2008
Fundamentally, photography is all about painting with light. Often it’s the lighting more than the subject itself, that makes an image extraordinary rather than just “nice.” And because of that, photographers pay a lot of attention to both the quality.... read moreJuly 09 2008
When you see a shot of lightning, or a great sports shot that captured just the right action at just the right moment, or a seemingly once-in-a-lifetime shot, it’s tempting to comment, “Wow you were lucky!” And in reality.... read moreJune 25 2008
As you may have discovered, when you choose File >Print Image there are a lot of parameters to set. Most of them are obvious but there are a few key points I want to emphasize that will help you make.... read more
