Aperture: How do I view different edited versions of the same photo?

[LincolnsiPod]

Recently installed Aperture, and while I have a handle on how stacks and adjustments work, I'm trying to figure out how you can view multiple versions of the same photo.

Let's say I have a master, and I create two new versions from it, one version edited to show in sephia colors, and the other edited in black and white. I've done this, but now I can't seem to find these versions. I guess they would need to be exported first? If that's the case, am I right to assume what many people do is export these versions, and then group them back with the original photo in stacks? Just trying to figure this out...

 

[LincolnsiPod]

Ok found the new versions, just wasn't looking hard enough.

Just to clarify, is it standard practice to try different types of adjustments for a master photo, creating new versions for each adjustment/s you like, and then stacking them together for easier organization?

 

[danpass]

All depends.

I leave them side by side

 

[LincolnsiPod]

All depends.

I leave them side by side

Cool, so it's just a matter of preference then.

 

[captain kaos]

Technically in Aperture when you make an adjustment, or colour change etc, it doesn't make a new file. Its just a small data file that tells aperture what the effect is. This is why its non destructive (unlike iphoto).

 

[LincolnsiPod]

Technically in Aperture when you make an adjustment, or colour change etc, it doesn't make a new file. Its just a small data file that tells aperture what the effect is. This is why its non destructive (unlike iphoto).

I wasn't aware that iPhoto actually changed the files. Thanks for letting me know!