Excerpt: The Mac App Store has changed how we access and update software. A perfect example is the latest release of Aperture.
Pros: Cleaner user interface, Faster importing, especially for Raw shooters, No cost to upgrade, AVCHD video support, Retina display support, Improved editing tools, Unified...
Cons: Requires Mac OS X 10.7.4, Some may miss advanced Highlights/Shadows sliders
Conclusion: Despite its sleek, state-of-the-art interface and many excellent features, Aperture 1.0.1's occasional bugginess and generally inferior RAW image rendering make it hard
Pros: Sleek interface. Background image importing. Strong management features. "Smart" Web galleries and albums. Excellent output options. Non-destructive image editing.
Cons: Requires a very powerful system. No full-image zoom beyond 100 percent. Generally inferior RAW format rendering. Lacks important adjustment tools. Bug in export of TIF...
Conclusion: For under $80, Apple's Aperture gets you capable pro-level photo workflow and editing software for your iPhoto library.
Pros: Clear interface. Wide raw camera file support. Good organizational tools, including face recognition and geo-location. No import needed to use iPhoto library. Excellen...
Cons: Weak noise and chromatic aberration correction. Minimal video editing. No geometry correction tools. Mac-only.
Apple’s Aperture 3; Organize, Edit, And Adjust (Too Bad It’s For Mac Only)
Shutterbug
1 September 2001
Excerpt: Aperture 3 is an amazingly powerful workflow aid for any photographer. An improved interface that promotes a “work the way you want” aesthetic makes it easy to learn and...
Apple’s Aperture; Digital Camera Image Management, Processing, Editing, And Output—All In One
Shutterbug
1 May 2001
Excerpt: With so many digital SLR cameras sold in the last few years it was inevitable that programmers would put together solutions to serve all of the needs of photographers in
Summary: This raw work-flow application isn't the Holy Grail many hoped it would be, but Apple Aperture 1.5 could make life easier for photographers who need to cull, retouch, and
Pros: Excellent retouching tools in a streamlined interface, Delivers great results, Integrated colour management
Cons: No Windows version, Relatively steep hardware requirements, Limited Apple support options, Restrictive file-management system, No curves view or editor
Conclusion: If you work on a Windows system, the choice between Lightroom and Aperture is easy; since there's no Windows version of Aperture, your choice is made for you.
Pros: No Windows version, Relatively steep hardware requirements, Limited Apple support options, Restrictive file-management system, No curves view or editor
Cons: Excellent retouching tools in a streamlined interface, Delivers great results, Integrated colour management
Excerpt: We’ve been testing Apple’s Aperture 3 photo management software for a little over a month and as we integrated it into our day-to-day photography workflow, we realized