Aperture 3 User Manual

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Aperture 3 User Manual

Welcome to Aperture
- About Aperture
- About the Aperture Documentation
- Additional Resources
An Overview of Aperture
- A First Look at Aperture
- Creating Projects and Importing Your Photos
- Photo Editing with Aperture
- Image Processing
- Sharing
- Sharing Images with iLife and iWork Applications
- Backing Up Your Work
The Aperture Interface
- The Aperture Main Window
- Browser
- Viewer
- Tool Strip
- Inspector Pane
- Toolbar
- Control Bar
- Full Screen View
- Projects View
- Faces View
- Places View
- Slideshow Editor
- Light Table
- Webpage Editor
- Book Layout Editor
- Heads-Up Displays
- Quickly Accessing Commands
Working with the Aperture Library
- Basic Components of Aperture
- Working with the Library Inspector
- Working with Library Files
- Working in Projects View
Importing Images
- An Overview of Importing Images
- File Formats You Can Import into the Library
- Planning Your Import Strategy
- Importing from Your Digital Camera or Card Reader
- Importing Image Files Stored on Your Computer or Connected Servers
- Adding Additional Import Options
- Importing Images from the Finder via Drag and Drop
- Capturing Images as You Work
- Importing Folders of Images from the Finder
- Importing Images from iPhoto
- Importing Masters for Referenced Images into Folders
- Where Aperture Stores Your Managed Files in the Library
- Adding Audio Attachments to Image Files
- Reprocessing Images from Previous Versions of Aperture
Working with Images in the Browser
- An Overview of the Browser
- Navigating Through and Selecting Images
- Working with Images in Filmstrip View
- Working with Images in Grid View
- Working with Images in List View
- Choosing a Workspace View
- Navigating Through Images in Quick Preview Mode
- Searching for Images in the Browser
- Rearranging Images in the Browser
- Sorting Images
- Rotating Images
- Creating Versions of an Image
- Deleting Images from the Browser
- Dragging Images into Different Projects and Albums
- Renaming Master Image Files
- Working with Referenced Images
- Working with Two or More Browsers Open
- Working with Stacks in the Browser
- Using the Loupe to Check the Focus of Images in the Browser
- Displaying Specific Metadata with Your Images
Displaying Images in the Viewer
- An Overview of the Viewer
- Showing and Hiding the Viewer
- Changing the Viewer Background
- Changing the Number of Images in the Viewer
- Comparing Images
- Viewing Stacks
- Viewing Images with the Loupe
- Viewing Images at Full Resolution
- Viewing Master Images
- Listening to Audio and Viewing Video in the Viewer
- Displaying Metadata Associated with Images
- Viewing Images on Multiple Displays
- Showing Hot and Cold Areas in Your Images
- Setting Up the Viewer for Onscreen Proofing
- Working with Preview Images
Viewing Images in Full Screen View
- An Overview of Full Screen View
- Entering and Exiting Full Screen View
- Working in Viewer Mode in Full Screen View
- Working in Browser Mode in Full Screen View
- Working in Projects Mode in Full Screen View
- Using HUDs in Full Screen View
- Changing the Display of Metadata in Full Screen View
Stacking Images and Making Picks
- An Overview of Stacking Images
- Creating Stacks
- Working with Stacks
Rating Images
- An Overview of the Aperture Rating System
- Rating Images
- Sorting Images by Rating
- Including Image Rating in Your Workflow
- Comparing and Rating Images
Applying Keywords to Images
- An Overview of Keywords
- Viewing Keywords Applied to Images
- Applying Keywords Using the Keywords HUD
- Applying Keywords Using Keyword Controls and Keyword Presets
- Applying Keywords Using the Lift & Stamp HUD
- Applying Keywords Using the Metadata Inspector
- Applying Keywords to Images in the Light Table
- Removing Keywords from an Image
- Exporting and Importing Keyword Lists
Working with Metadata
- An Overview of Working with Metadata
- Displaying Metadata with Your Images
- Viewing and Changing Metadata in the Metadata Inspector and Inspector HUD
- Working with the AutoFill Editor
- Working with Metadata Views
- Working with Metadata Presets
- Batch Changing Metadata
- More Information About IPTC Metadata
- Understanding Badge Overlays
- Adjusting Image Date and Time
Organizing Images with Faces
- An Overview of Faces
- Adding Names to Faces in Your Images
- Viewing Images in Faces View
- Searching for Images by Face
- Creating Smart Albums with Images of People
Locating and Organizing Images with Places
- An Overview of Places
- Controls in Places View
- Working with Location Information in Places View
- Importing and Working with GPS Track File Data
- Assigning Location Information to Projects
- Working with Location Information in the Metadata Inspector
Using Photo Stream
- An Overview of Photo Stream
- Working with Photo Stream
- About Uploading RAW files to Photo Stream
Searching for and Displaying Images
- An Overview of Searching
- About the Search Field Pop-Up Menu
- About the Filter HUD
- Searching by Rating
- Searching for Flagged Images
- Searching by Color Label
- Searching by Image Name, Caption, or Other Text
- Searching by Keyword
- Searching by Adjustments
- Searching by Aperture Metadata
- Searching by Attachment
- Searching by Calendar
- Searching by Date
- Searching by EXIF Information
- Searching by Face
- Searching by File Status
- Searching by File Type
- Searching by Import Session
- Searching by IPTC Information
- Searching by Photo Usage
- Searching by Place
- Searching by a Combination of Criteria
- Searching Across the Entire Library
- Saving Your Search Results
Grouping Images with Smart Albums
- An Overview of Smart Albums
- Collecting Images in a New Smart Album
- Searching Within a Smart Album
- Revising the Contents of a Smart Album
- Transferring Smart Album Images to Another Project or Album
- Deleting a Smart Album
An Overview of Image Adjustments
- Adjustments in Aperture
- Using the Adjustment Controls
- Using the Brush Controls
- Working with Adjustment Tools in the Tool Strip
- Performing Adjustments in Full Screen View
- Applying Adjustments to a Group of Images
- Applying the Same Adjustment to an Image Multiple Times
- Working with Adjustment Presets
- Working with Adjustments Applied in iOS Devices
- Removing Adjustments
- Using Modifier Keys to Identify Color Clipping
- Using the Color Meter and Displaying Camera Information
- Using an External Editor
- Working with the RAW Fine Tuning Controls
- Understanding How to Read Histograms
- About Making Adjustments Onscreen
Making Image Adjustments
- Working with the Retouch Controls
- Working with the Red Eye Correction Controls
- Working with the Spot & Patch Controls
- Working with the Devignette Controls
- Working with the Straighten Controls
- Working with the Crop Controls
- Working with the Flip Controls
- Working with the White Balance Controls
- Working with the Exposure Controls
- Working with the Enhance Controls
- Working with the Chromatic Aberration Controls
- Working with the Noise Reduction Controls
- Working with the Highlights & Shadows Controls
- Working with the Curves Controls
- Working with the Levels Controls
- Working with the Color Controls
- Working with the Black & White Controls
- Working with the Color Monochrome Controls
- Working with the Sepia Tone Controls
- Working with the Sharpen and Edge Sharpen Controls
- Working with the Vignette Controls
Making Brushed Adjustments
- An Overview of Brushed Adjustments
- Controls in the Brush HUD
- Brushing Adjustments In
- Brushing Adjustments Away
- Applying Quick Brush Adjustments
- Working with Brushes
- Working with the Skin Smoothing Quick Brush Controls
- Working with the Dodge Quick Brush Controls
- Working with the Burn Quick Brush Controls
- Working with the Polarize Quick Brush Controls
- Working with the Intensify Contrast Quick Brush Controls
- Working with the Tint Quick Brush Controls
- Working with the Contrast Quick Brush Controls
- Working with the Saturation Quick Brush Controls
- Working with the Definition Quick Brush Controls
- Working with the Vibrancy Quick Brush Controls
- Working with the Blur Quick Brush Controls
- Working with the Sharpen Quick Brush Controls
- Working with the Halo Reduction Quick Brush Controls
- Working with the Noise Reduction Quick Brush Controls
Printing Your Images
- An Overview of Printing
- Print Controls in the Print Dialog
- Printing Images and Contact Sheets in Aperture
- Printing a Book
- Printing a Light Table Arrangement
- Creating and Modifying Print Presets
- Proofing Your Images Onscreen
- Turning Off Color Management in Your Printer
Exporting Your Images
- An Overview of Exporting Images
- Exporting Copies of Masters
- Exporting Image Versions
- Exporting Audio and Video Versions
- Exporting Projects, Folders, and Albums
- Working with Export Presets
- Exporting Images into Folders in the Finder
- Renaming Images at Export
- Exporting Metadata Listed in a Separate File
- Exporting Using Plug-ins
- Exporting Images to Use in Email
- Exporting by Dragging
Creating Slideshow Presentations
- An Overview of Slideshows
- Playing Slideshows Using Slideshow Presets
- About Creating Slideshows with the Slideshow Editor
- Workflow for Creating a Multimedia Slideshow Presentation
- Creating Slideshow Albums
- Changing a Slideshow’s Theme
- About Editing Slideshow Transitions and Applying Effects
- Modifying Settings Applied to the Entire Slideshow
- Modifying Individual Slides and Transitions
- Adding Music and Audio to Slideshows
- Viewing Your Slideshows in Aperture
- Sharing Your Slideshow Movies
Using the Light Table
- An Overview of the Light Table
- Creating a Light Table Album
- Placing and Viewing Images in the Light Table
- Moving and Resizing Images in the Light Table
- Aligning and Arranging Images in the Light Table
- Adjusting the Light Table View
- Printing Light Table Arrangements
- Deleting a Light Table Album
Creating Books
- An Overview of Creating Books
- Planning Your Book
- Creating a Book Album
- Controls in the Book Layout Editor
- Choosing a Theme
- Viewing Pages
- Placing Images in a Book
- Adding and Removing Pages
- Working with Pages
- Working with Images
- Working with Text
- Working with the Layout Options Inspector
- Working with Master Pages
- Working with Custom Themes
- Copying a Book Album
- Printing Books
- Ordering Books from Third-Party Print Vendors Using Plug-ins
Creating Webpages
- An Overview of Creating Webpages
- Creating Web Galleries and Web Journals
- Viewing and Navigating Through Webpages
- Choosing and Modifying Themes
- Working with Web Gallery Pages
- Working with Web Journal Pages
- Exporting Webpages
- Working with Web Export Presets
Sharing Your Images Online
- An Overview of Sharing Images
- Publishing Images to Your MobileMe Gallery
- Publishing Images to Flickr and Facebook
- Working with Multiple MobileMe, Flickr, and Facebook Accounts
- Disabling and Enabling MobileMe, Flickr, and Facebook Accounts
Backing Up Your Images
- An Overview of the Backup Workflow
- Planning Your Backup System
- Controls in the Vault Pane
- Creating Vaults
- Updating Vaults
- Disconnecting a Vault’s Hard Disk Drive from Your System Temporarily
- Reconnecting a Vault’s Hard Disk Drive to Your System
- Deleting a Vault Permanently
- Restoring Your Aperture System
- Repairing and Rebuilding Your Aperture Library
Customizing the Aperture Workspace
- Changing Main Window Layouts
- Setting Aperture Preferences
- Customizing the Toolbar
- Customizing Keyboard Shortcuts
Appendix A: Calibrating Your Aperture System
- An Overview of Color Management
- Calibrating Your Camera
- Calibrating and Profiling Your Display
- Calibrating and Profiling Your Printer
Appendix B: Setting Up an Aperture System
- Setting Up a Basic System
- Optional Equipment to Consider
- Setting Up Your System with Two Displays
- Configuring Mac OS X for Multiple Displays
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