Aperture 2
Aperture 2 gives photographers incredible tools to manage massive libraries, speed through photo edits, make essential image adjustments, and deliver photos online and in print using one simple, integrated workflow. Whether you shoot RAW or JPEG, Aperture lets you get the most out of your photography.
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Overview
Over 100 new features in Aperture 2, including:
- Image adjustment controls such as Highlight Recovery, Definition, Vibrancy, and Vignette
- Retouch tool with soft-edged brush to remove unwanted elements from photos
- Next-generation RAW image processing for highest-quality images
- Quick Preview mode for rapid-fire photo browsing
- Simplified user interface that maximizes screen space and provides direct access to your iPhoto library from within Aperture
- Integration with MobileMe Gallery to instantly publish your photos, allowing visitors to view and download images
- Powerful plug-in architecture for seamless integration of popular third-party image editing software
Optimized for speed
With a superfast search engine and Quick Preview mode for rapid-fire photo browsing, Aperture offers sizzling end-to-end speed even when working with large libraries.
Intuitive and accessible
With its streamlined user interface, Aperture puts library, metadata, and adjustment controls in one tabbed inspector; makes better use of screen real estate; and provides direct access to your iPhoto library from within Aperture.
Powerful image processing
Enhance your photos using an expanded suite of adjustment tools including Recovery, Vibrancy, Vignette, and a soft-edged Retouch brush — all with the highest-quality RAW processing.
Superior integration
Instantly publish a MobileMe Gallery for viewing via the web, iPhone, iPod touch, or Apple TV; design and order beautiful custom books; and access your Aperture library from within iLife, iWork, or Leopard Mail.
Most Useful Reviews
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Aperture 2
INCREDIBLE
Written by PB from Austin
Dec 9, 2008
I'm new to shooting in RAW format. I spent years shooting JPEG because they looked great, small file size, nice prints. Never really understood RAW, primarily because I never took the time to find out what the buzz was all about.
Aperture 1.0 came out. A friend gave me a copy. I HATED IT. Continued using iPhoto. Simple, easy to use. My cup of tea.
Another friend who was a professional photographer for 20 years and continues shooting for pleasure told me that I should switch to RAW. I asked why? He said because it will give you the best images possible.
I kept shooting JPEG.
Aperture 1.5 came out. I did the upgrade. Well, enough of that. Back to iPhoto.
Aperture 2.1.1. was released. I waited. Read every single review and commentary from customers I could find, then, I decided to give it another shot.
And this is worth noting: One of the deciding factors in purchasing 2.1.1. for me was the 50 mini video tutorials posted on Apple's website. I was able to find out how to handle very specific issues just by watching these tutorials.
I found a copy of 2.1.1. on Amazon for $156.49 w/ free shipping.
Reset my camera to RAW + JPEG FINE. Did a walkabout the neighborhood and shot everything.
Today, Aperture arrived. I installed it, dumped a couple of hundred photos in it and started using the editing tools. So easy to use. Incredibly powerful. Probably old hat for the DSLR photographers out there, but, it was a day of revelations for me.
What an incredible product. I just can't believe it. I can do things in minutes that would takes hours in a darkroom.
Great job Apple.
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Aperture 2
Way ahead of the competition
Written by CC from Ottawa
Oct 20, 2008
There are several amazing features about this product that makes it the best in its class (for quick photo edititng and organization). First of all, its interface is extremely clean and well organized so that it makes it very easy for the user to find everything that he needs. Also, this product has great features for organizing your phtots and finding them very quickly, viewing your photots in full screen mode and making quick but important adjustments to your photos. Overall, their is nothing tht compares to this product. Plus, it is virtually bug free and works the way you would expect an apple product to work. Keep up the good work apple!!!! …More
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Aperture 2
Worth and useful for photographers
Written by VC from Brooklyn
Oct 3, 2008
I am an amateur photographer, and this has proven to be more useful to me personally than iphoto w/more functions in terms of its software specializes in filing, comparing, editing, exporting your work. In a metaphor it's a cabinet that holds all your pictures in an orderly manner; it allows you to lay it out on a light table digitally, photoshop is there to polish the specifics of individual pictures. It's worth an investment. …More
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Most Recent Reviews
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Aperture 2
Worst software on my mac
Written by JD from Dover
Dec 17, 2009
If I could give this zero stars, I would. The software is difficult to use and does not interface well with iphoto. Never in a million years would have thought Apple could have come up with something that does not work will with it's own software/hardware. Go with Photoshop. …More
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Aperture 2
Great product if you don't care about Nikon Picture control.
Written by OP from Prescott Valley
Dec 10, 2009
I ran Aperture 2 and LR2 side by side, and even though both utilize an different approach to cataloging and processing, they are great programs. I believe it is just a matter of taste and workflow. The only drawback for me is the fact that in LR2 I can use the Camera Profiles/ARC so when I import my shots, they look pretty close to what I see on my Camera Display, where as in Aperture 2 I would have to adjust a pic and then lift and stamp the adjustments. If Apple would integrate this into the new Aperture X, I might switch. …More
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Aperture 2
Raw support for Leica d-lux 4
Written by WM from SAN FRANCISCO
Dec 8, 2009
I'd give the software 4 stars in a heartbeat... I was hoping to replace iPhoto with Aperture, but still no Raw support for the D-Lux 4 camera after more than a year. This is supposed to be a pro application, and the DL4 is a compact camera a good many pros would choose because of it's outstanding quality. I'm wondering why such a long delay? …More
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Questions & Answers
Most Interesting
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Does aperture 2 upgrade version support Canon EOS 7D raw?
- Asked by PC
- Nov 10, 2009
Best Answer
nope
- Answered by MD from ESTEPONA
- Nov 15, 2009
- 29 of 36 people found this useful
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can I use Aperture 2 on more than one computer?
- Asked by OE from London
- Oct 8, 2009
Best Answer
If I remember correctly the license states that you can use it on a desktop and a laptop.
So, yes if that's what you want to do. No, if otherwise. …More- Answered by KW from Boise
- Oct 12, 2009
- 20 of 21 people found this useful
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does apeture 2 cover the nikon D90 raw
- Asked by TK from Brighton
- Oct 6, 2009
Best Answer
Yes, Aperture supports RAW images from the Nikon D90.
- Answered by JS from Cupertino
- Oct 7, 2009
- 12 of 13 people found this useful
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Most Recent
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I want to be able to enlarge shots from facebook etc without the distortion. Any suggestions on what would work best?
- Asked by TM from Pocatello
- Dec 16, 2009
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I have Aperture1.5 and now run Snow Leopard,and cant run Aperture any more,can I get upgrade and just load it to Snow Leopard
- Asked by ML from Moonambel
- Dec 11, 2009
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i am new to photography and don't have any photo editing software...do aperture AND elements compliment each other
- Asked by JC from sikeston
- Dec 11, 2009
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can I change the backdrop like you would with layers
- Asked by PS from Everett
- Dec 8, 2009
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What is the primary difference between Aperture 2.0 and Aperture 2.1.1?
- Asked by LF from Charlotte
- Dec 8, 2009
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what's the difference between iphoto & aperture 2?
- Asked by DP from Woodstock
- Dec 6, 2009
