Anyone else filled in the trial request 30 minutes ago and not got an email with a download link on it?
Yes still waiting... and its hard
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Apple Releases Aperture 3 With Faces and Places Tagging Features
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Yes still waiting... and its hard
I find it interesting that Apple needs to take down its web store at all for product updates. What, is everything a static HTML page? Does Amazon go down for two hours every time a new product is added?
Apple doesn't use a CMS (content management system). They hand code their pages using BBEdit unless something has changed.
waiting for reviews + LR3
I am one of the people who jumped ship over to LR2 when Aperture seemed like it was never getting updated. I'm going to wait for some reviews and LR3 to get released before I decide to 'switch back'.
I am one of the people who jumped ship over to LR2 when Aperture seemed like it was never getting updated. I'm going to wait for some reviews and LR3 to get released before I decide to 'switch back'.
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I love the inappropriate use of stars. "ass ****" ?! Fantastic! Hole is not a dirty word!
No **** really? Leave that bunk ass **** to iPhoto.
Some ******* will say that Aperture is better because it has faces.
I love the inappropriate use of stars. "ass ****" ?! Fantastic! Hole is not a dirty word!
No upgrade for many of us
That was the first thing I noticed. I can't afford a new computer and won't be able to for some time so it looks like I must be content with Aperture 2
That was the first thing I noticed. I can't afford a new computer and won't be able to for some time so it looks like I must be content with Aperture 2
Interesting. I find that I still need to go to PS for some things, simply because the layers and masking allow a level of control I can't get anywhere else. With the release of these new 'brushes' in A3, it might solve the issue of masking and layering somewhat, but I'm curious how you manage the same things in A2.
Heaven knows, I WANT to use only one software package, but I still find my best shots PP come out of PS.
I'm very happy with this news. I was a little surprised that the Web Export feature doesn't seem to have received an update (or, if it has, then they aren't mentioning it much) but aside from that it looks like solid update that will hopefully require less time making a trip off to Photoshop. Since I consider myself an Aperture junkie news like this is more welcome to me than a new Mac. Now I just need to wait until payday and then kick the tires properly to see what the new version is like.
Yes still waiting... and its hard
Just tried again.. got the download mail promt.. so downloading now ... cant wait.
LR3 requires Intel also
Lightroom 3 will require an Intel machine as well so if you want to jump to LR (and I certainly thought about it) your will be using LR2
Lightroom 3 will require an Intel machine as well so if you want to jump to LR (and I certainly thought about it) your will be using LR2
Apple has some great laptops, I recommend one of them highly.
I appreciate the tip there Ma, indeed there are some great Apple laptops out. Unfortunately I don't own one- my PB G4 just got obsolete-ified!! (definitely a word. I checked.)
Wait... how'd you get the download link? You entered your email address again and this time they gave you a link?
Aperture is indeed intended for high end imaging and creation...
Only beating a dead horse because...
Aperture is imaging coupled with image management. I use Aperture primarily for imaging first, and archiving/organizing second. With the exception of layers, and type (sorry to repeat myself)... Aperture is superior to photoshop in many, many ways. I can blow through images a LOT faster in Aperture, and with better results. I am no novice either, and have been using pshop for many years (and teaching other professionals as well).
Curious how many folks can rank this new version with a negative. Just because the Apple widget they wanted didn't come out? Where is the bad news in this?
Only beating a dead horse because...
Aperture is imaging coupled with image management. I use Aperture primarily for imaging first, and archiving/organizing second. With the exception of layers, and type (sorry to repeat myself)... Aperture is superior to photoshop in many, many ways. I can blow through images a LOT faster in Aperture, and with better results. I am no novice either, and have been using pshop for many years (and teaching other professionals as well).
Curious how many folks can rank this new version with a negative. Just because the Apple widget they wanted didn't come out? Where is the bad news in this?
Will an Aperture 2 upgrade key suffice for upgrading to Aperture 3? I don't have the full AP2 key and can't find my AP1 key.
Did anyone seriously expect anything otherwise? Finally time to upgrade my old G5!
This may be a stupid question, but like many of you I stopped using Aperture because of lack of updates and I go between mostly iPhoto/Photoshop and periodically LR but didn't really do a full switch .... anyway what I'm wondering from those of you who have either downloaded the new version or stuck with Aperture is whether or not it's possible to have the scrolling info show the date etc of the pictures while scrolling through massive libraries. I have under 10,000 photos but a lot of my friends have 3 or more times that easily and it makes it much easier to find a photo (or a memory) when the month and year pop up ... If that along with the new features is available and we see some more continuous updates, I would definitely start using it again and pick up A3.
I tried Picasa, iPhoto, Bridges (adobe) and Aperture. My (noob) impressions:
Picasa: I like the easy adjustments but a little messy. Make a copy of the file (increasing HD use). cpu hog
iPhoto: I loved the Events idea to organize photos but nor the overall files organization. What I dislike was the performance for large amount of photos.
Bridges: It's more like Windows Explorer. I quite like it. What I disliked? cpu use increase a lot while browsing the photos.
Aperture: It's the ONLY one nice to the cpu, nice browsing styles, etc (it's a pro app). What I disliked? Lets say you are browsing some photos and you want to copy a photo to desktop; Instead of dragging the pic (just to copy a small res copy), you have to click export/versions and choose where. Another thing is the Aperture Database. Instead of having the photos in folders, you have one big file. It's good because you can back it up easily (to some external HD) but you can't use the spotlight search, you have to open aperture to do it. It's not big deal but its MY opinion.
I was thinking about trying LightRoom 3(beta) but I'm sick of Adobe products. They're all getting bloated and you have to install a bunch of "married" applications.
Picasa: I like the easy adjustments but a little messy. Make a copy of the file (increasing HD use). cpu hog
iPhoto: I loved the Events idea to organize photos but nor the overall files organization. What I dislike was the performance for large amount of photos.
Bridges: It's more like Windows Explorer. I quite like it. What I disliked? cpu use increase a lot while browsing the photos.
Aperture: It's the ONLY one nice to the cpu, nice browsing styles, etc (it's a pro app). What I disliked? Lets say you are browsing some photos and you want to copy a photo to desktop; Instead of dragging the pic (just to copy a small res copy), you have to click export/versions and choose where. Another thing is the Aperture Database. Instead of having the photos in folders, you have one big file. It's good because you can back it up easily (to some external HD) but you can't use the spotlight search, you have to open aperture to do it. It's not big deal but its MY opinion.
I was thinking about trying LightRoom 3(beta) but I'm sick of Adobe products. They're all getting bloated and you have to install a bunch of "married" applications.
Finally got the trial! Had to re-submit my info again for the trial.
It's a lot bigger, it's 558MB.
It's a lot bigger, it's 558MB.