Aperture 3: Portable Genius [Paperback]

Josh Anon (Author), Ellen Anon (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 047038672X | ISBN-13: 978-0470386729 | Publication Date: September 28, 2010

Compact, fluff-free, full-color guide to getting the most out of Apple’s Aperture digital photography software

This handy Portable Genius guide is designed to help you avoid hassle, save time, and quickly learn what you need to know to use Apple’s Aperture digital photography software effectively—and have fun while you’re doing it! In a trim size that fits in your laptop bag, this practical guide gives you tips, tricks, and savvy advice on everything from navigating Aperture’s user interface to advanced RAW image processing, publishing albums on the Web, and how to create your own photo book.

• Provides tips and techniques for the new or most useful features of Apple's Aperture 3 digital photography and digital manipulation program
• Includes savvy advice and plenty of no-nonsense content in a hip way that is easy to access
• Covers key tools and topics, including keyboard shortcuts, how to streamline workflows, advanced RAW image processing, and more
• Features Genius icons throughout the book—smart or innovative ways to handle tasks and save yourself time

Learn Aperture in a fun way and get even more out of your Apple digital lifestyle with Aperture 3 Portable Genius.

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From the Back Cover

The Genius is in.

You don't have to be a genius to use Aperture 3. But if you want to get the very most out of the software, put this savvy Portable Genius guide to work. Want to organize your images with Faces? Use GPS data to explore photos by the location? Import video? Create advanced, multimedia slide shows? You'll find cool and useful Genius tips, full-color screenshots, and pages of easy-to-access shortcuts and tools that will save you loads of time and let you enjoy Aperture 3 to the max.

Portable GENIUS

Fun, hip, and straightforward, the new Portable Genius series gives forward-thinking Apple users useful information in handy, compact books that are easy to navigate and don't skimp on the essentials. Collect the whole series and make the most of your Apple digital lifestyle.

About the Author

Ellen Anon, PhD, is an Apple Certified Trainer in Aperture. She is coauthor, along with Josh Anon, of Photoshop CS5 for Nature Photographers: A Workshop in a Book and Aperture Exposed: The Mac Photographer's Guide to Taming the Workflow.

Josh Anon is a Camera and Staging Artist at Pixar Animation Studios and an award-winning still photographer. He is cofounder of DSLRU.com and an instructor for the Panasonic Digital Photo Academy.

Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Wiley (September 28, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 047038672X
• ISBN-13: 978-0470386729
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #146,678 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very helpful if you are new at Aperture, January 19, 2011

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There do not appear to be as many books available for Aperture 3 as there are for some other photo programs. The local book store had three, and the public library had two of them. After checking out both books and spending several hours with each, this one appeared to be more helpful. I read the book, took lots of notes, and then downloaded the trial version of the program from Apple. I have since purchased Aperture 3 on the Mac App Store, and have purchased this book for reference and problem solving. The book has been very helpful in learning to use the program and I highly recommend it. Lots of tips and many screen shots to illustrate what the author is talking about. On occasion, the screen shots can be small and difficult to read, but for the most part they are very useful. Many books of this type, teaching photo software, can be pricey. This one is a real bargain.

27 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent reference for Aperture beginners, December 2, 2010

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Candace English (seattle, wa United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Aperture 3: Portable Genius (Paperback)

This book is well-organized and very clearly written. I had been looking for a solid reference to get me started in Aperture as I transition from photo hobbyist to part-time professional. This book does an excellent job of presenting the information I needed in an easy-to-access way, and answered some questions I'd had for quite some time as I'd been muddling through Aperture myself. I started out using this book as a quick reference when I needed a solution to a problem I was facing, but I've since read through it from start to finish, and have become much more proficient with Aperture as a result. Now that this book has trained me in the basics, to help my Aperture knowledge keep growing I'd love a second Aperture book that follows the same formula as this author team's other great book, Photoshop CS5 for Nature Photographers: A Workshop in a Book.

24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent refresher course for experienced Aperture user, December 13, 2010

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Sam Gordon - See all my reviews

This review is from: Aperture 3: Portable Genius (Paperback)

I've been using Aperture since it first came out and my main complaint has been the lack of "coaching" material other than Apple's help site and one or two other sources. The Anon's earlier books were helpful but did not address Aperture 3 issues. While the text is clear and concise, the illustrations add a measure of comprehension needed to effectively use this program. All user's of Aperture 3, beginning or experienced, will find a wealth of helpful material which will make the Aperture experience more rewarding. In my own case, I have recently been working on photographing flat art which requires color control. I was able to find the answer to my questions quickly using a well laid out index which directed me to the exact page which explained what to do. I recommend this volume to anyone who needs a text on how to use Aperture 3 or anyone who needs a reference book to address problems as they arise.