Apple Aperture® 101

Apple® Aperture® is a fast, intuitive editing and management solution for photographers who want to deliver stunning, professional-quality images. Join Sara France for an immersion into the tools, tips, and tricks you’ll need to use Apple Aperture like a pro.

This course will teach you everything you need to know about using Apple Aperture to create an effective, efficient workflow for your editing process. You’ll learn how to seamlessly import your existing library of images into Apple Aperture. You’ll also explore the full range of adjustments, functions, and retouching options that Apple Aperture has to offer. You’ll streamline your workflow by using the Apple Aperture keyboard shortcuts and even create customized shortcuts of your own. You’ll also learn how to make gorgeous photo books that will thrill your clients and boost your studio’s profits.

By the end of this course, you’ll have the Apple Aperture skills you need to create any photo project – from editing a single image to a creating multi-page event album.

• Intro to Apple Aperture Part 1
• Intro to Apple Aperture Part 2
• Library Setup
• Single and Multi Library Setups
• Apple Aperture Layout Part 1
• Apple Aperture Layout Part 2
• File Import Setup
• Managed and Referenced Files
• Importing Workflow Part 1
• Importing Workflow Part 2
• Organization and Culling
• File Relocation
• Baseline Adjustments Part 1
• Baseline Adjustments Part 2
• Baseline Adjustments Part 3
• Color Monochrome
• Chromatic Aberration and Color Tools
• Crop Tool and Curves
• Additional Add Adjustment Tools
• Keyboard Shortcuts
• Lift and Stamp Tool
• Quick Brushes
• Presets and Stacks
• Slideshows
• Exporting and Sharing Images
• Intro to Apple Aperture Book Design
• Layout Tour
• Layout Tour Part 2
• Editing Engagement Album
• Exporting and Printing Engagement Album
• Editing Wedding Album
• Exporting and Printing Wedding Album
• Overview Q&A
• Apple Aperture Workflow Start to Finish
• Start to Finish Q&A Part 1
• Start to Finish Q&A Part 2