Aperture 1.5: Professionally Manage Digital Photographs [With DVD-ROM]

by Orlando Luna and Ben Long

Now fully updated for version 1.5, this comprehensive book-DVD combo starts with the basics of image management and takes you step by step all the way through Aperture's powerful photo-editing,... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0321496620
• ISBN13: 9780321496621
• Release Date: January 2006
• Publisher: Peachpit Press
• Length: 552 Pages
• Weight: 2.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 7.3" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Best Aperture book so far

Orlando Luna's Aperture 1.5 book is terrific. It's well organized and the practical info is exactly what you need to know to get unstuck in Aperture, which is not particularly intuitive software to a new user. I've looked at every Aperture book published so far, and this is one of a select few that are worth your time.

Easily understandable and complete!

For those who are serious about organizing their didgital photos, this book is a "must have" to accopmpany their purchase of Aperture 1.5 software. The software covers all of the frustrations that we have felt in trying to organize our images in a safe and usefull manner. I was concerned that I wouldn't be able to keep up with some of the instructions, but everything is so very clear; it was refreshingly understandable!

Excellent tutorials and very easy to get through

I have had mixed luck with tutorial books and self paced learning, but this is an excellent example of how to do it correctly. Not too much and not too little. I immediately was able to get 10 X as much out of my Aperture investment after just the first few chapters. I've dramatically improved my ability to deal with the hundreds of pictures I take every shoot. It really should be the manual for the program. Don't think twice. This is the book to get if you want to get more out of Aperture.

IF YOU LIKE HANDS ON LEARNING, THIS BOOK IS GREAT

Because I enjoy photography so much, my husband purchased an entire Mac system for me for Christmas and included Aperture in the package. The program came with a "Getting Started" manuel that gives the basic "how to's" of the program. However, I learn best by doing step by step projects. I purchased Aperture 1.5 Pro Training and it definitely fit the bill for me. It took me step by step through the features of this great program by using actual projects downloaded from the CD included. I learned about features I am not sure I would have discovered on my own. I am also using features I would have probably thought I would never have a need for had I not done a project with them using this book. Because you get to do actual projects, it is also easier to remember how to use the features when you go to try something with your own pictures. If you like step by step hands on learning and you are new to the Aperture program, this book will serve you well.

A Great Hands-On Learning Tool

Apple Pro Training Series: Aperture 1.5 provides the new user with a very well thoughtout approach to learning the basics and intricacies of Aperture. By providing a CD containing the files that are referenced within each of the lessons, the book guides you through the steps for ingesting, sorting, storing and modifying your images. The text is, for the most part, very clear and logical. Once in a great while the program seems to not quite act as expected, but figuring out some small added step is relatively simple. Overall, a great way for a beginner to learn how to access the power of Aperture.