Apple's Aperture is one of the industry's most powerful all-around image management & editing software solutions. This second of two workshops takes a look mostly at Aperture's image editing tools. We'll start by first showing you how to perform basic edits that affect a photo's overall colour and tonality (brightness & contrast). We'll then show you advanced tools & techniques, focusing on how Aperture can take advantage of the extra latitude contained in Raw files. Sometimes photos just need adjustments in small, specific areas. In light of this, so we'll also explore Aperture's amazing spot and local area adjustment brushes. Finally, when you need to do something that Aperture just can't do (which isn't all that much), we'll show you how to send your image into Photoshop (or other external editor) to do what you need to do and then seamlessly have the file return to Aperture's library. Once your photos are primed and ready for sharing, we'll show you some of the options involved in printing and exporting/formatting your images so you get the results you expect.
Prerequisites:
Basic computer skills. Aperture 101 is recommended but not mandatory.
Course Outline:
Understanding how image adjustments work in Aperture and how it differs in comparison to traditional methods
Understanding the concept of 'Versions'
Analyzing your photos' needs visually and via the Histogram
Applying basic corrections for tone and colour
Using curves, highlight recovery and other advanced tools while working with Raw (or JPG) files
Batch processing (applying the same adjustments across multiple images)
Advanced colour control
Cropping and straightening
Applying any adjustment to small, specific areas only
Retouching with the spot cloning and healing tools
Creating a more efficient workflow using Presets
Converting colour images to greyscale (B&W)
Configuring and then using Photoshop as an optional external editor
Understanding the Exporting of images and the available settings
... and more
Who Should Attend?
Photo enthusiasts and aspiring pro photographers who are already familiar with the basics of getting around and managing their photos in Aperture and who are now looking to become proficient with the editing of their photos - Raw or JPG - in Aperture. Note: although Aperture is a Mac platform software solution only, PC users who are contemplating the switch to Mac or who are merely curious about how Aperture can address their photo editing needs are welcome to attend.
Study Notes:
At the end of the course you will be provided with an access code to download class notes from our website. These notes are great for reviewing the topics discussed in class.
You're ready for our 'Aperture 102' workshop if you've taken our 'Aperture 101' workshop or already have the equivalent knowledge as per its description on this website. A solid understanding of basic digital photography concepts & terminology is also an asset.
- You:
- Are comfortable navigating your way around your images in Aperture.
- Know how to take advantage of Aperture's viewing tools, including zooming in and out, panning up, down, left & right, showing & hiding Aperture's Panels.
- Are familiar with how to tag photos with Ratings, Keywords.
- Are familiar with basics of computer components: storage drives, RAM.
- Are familiar with basic photo/imaging terminology ex: exposure, contrast, white balance, highlights, f/stop.