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Rating:  31 reviews
Sales Rank: 36
Format: Dvd-rom
Platform: Mac Os X
Media: DVD-ROM
Edition: Standard
Operating System: Macintosh
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.7
Dimensions (in): 5.4 x 5.1 x 0.7
MPN: MB673Z/A
Model: MB673Z/A
UPC: 885909249695
EAN: 0885909193608
ASIN: B000BX5IKI
Release Date: February 15, 2008
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 Excellent product, glad I bought it. April 21, 2008
Scott Sherman (Valencia, CA United States)
14 out of 14 found this review helpful
I have LIghtroom and Aperture on my MBP. I have decided to uninstall LIghtroom after using both for about a year now. Both are excellent,but with Aperture integrating my images into all my other programs is effortless. Also the price is now more competitive and the ability to use Photoshop style plugins make it a no brainer. Highly recommend.
A photographer's workflow April 18, 2008
yogagirl (chicago)
12 out of 14 found this review helpful
Using Aperture for awhile, I can see it is geared toward the pro photographer who wants to have their workflow in one program. It does a really good job targeting that traditional photographer market gone digital. The interface uses analogies for the different areas that a photographer feels comfortable with. You shoot, get it into Aperture, and then organize and process.
Photoshop is a competing product, not not really so. Its a complimentary product if you need to do photo work of a different sort, like photo illustration and retouching.
If you are a photographer first, and want an application that is going to get you organized and efficient, this is a great program. Other users can get by with Photoshop just fine.
Superior Product July 24, 2008
Burt Reynolds (California)
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
I'm a professional photographer, and after extensively testing both Aperture and Lightroom, I'm throwing my hat on the Aperture side.
Lightroom, to be honest, is a great application. The layout is easy to understand, and the modules guide a first-time-user. I also find the plugin architecture compelling, allowing me to preview changes before applying filters, and then having the ability to delete and adjust applied filters. Having said that, Lightroom is clunky. It seems to be more of a Photoshop product than a digital image catalogue product. Quite frankly, nothing will replace Photoshop--it is the end all and be all of photo applications. However, I need something to convert RAW files to workable JPEGs, and need an easy way to adjust white balance, exposure, tones, and noise. Although Lightroom makes this process reasonably easy, the module system (though helpful at first) begins to irritate me. I hate the thought of switching between one module and another simply to make one adjustment. I also don't like to follow a structured format--that is, I don't want to first view my files and select them, THEN move on to the editing module to apply changes, THEN work on web development. To me, that's too structured.
Aperture, on the other hand, allows me to do everything at once. I can browse my RAW files and rate them; if I find one I like but needs exposure control, I can bring up the transparent HUD, make my adjustments, and skip to the next file...all without being forced to switch between modules.
Aperture 2 is a superior product, much better than the first version. It is much faster than Lightroom (I'm running a Mac Pro with dual core 2.66ghz, 9gb RAM). Importing files is a lot easier--hell, I can even start browsing photos before they're all downloaded. The interface is nice and clean (although, I must admit Lightroom's interface is more attractive to me). Aperture 2 also has multi-display support--something Lightroom lacks. And the Loupe tool comes in handy every single time I use the application.
In short, Apple has done an incredible job building upon Aperture 1, and updating this fantastic application. As a professional photographer, Aperture is absolutely essential, no less so than Photoshop.
Purchased on the Strength of Aperture 1.5 March 4, 2008
voiceoverthewall.com (United States)
9 out of 10 found this review helpful
I own the non-upgradable Aperture 1.5 Academic, so I had to buy the full version of Aperture 2. Other than this ridiculous and expensive policy, I am thoroughly pleased with Aperture. 1.5. Knowing this, I ordered my Aperture 2 copy with much enthusiasm!
I am very excited about the user interface changes, database structure changes, speed increases, and the new tools (vignetting, vibrancy, definition, etc).
It looks like Apple has still ignored everyone's request for easy dvd burning directly from within Aperture though. Correct me if I am wrong (please!)...why do I have to export my versions/masters to a folder and then burn the folder? I'd like to be a able to click on an Aperture Project or Album and burn! Its a simple request.
 Great software! May 27, 2008
Stephanie Seager (Denton, TX USA)
8 out of 11 found this review helpful
I wasn't sure about this product at first because I was so used to Adobe Photoshop that I use at work but could not afford for my personal use. The aperture 2 software works great with my digital camera and the program is very user friendly and fun to use! Highly recommended for beginners all the way to pros that are looking for a great photography editing software for the price.
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