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Course name: Aperture 3 Essential Training
Author: Derrick Story
Duration (hr:min): 8:03
Released on: 4/16/2010
Exercise files: No
Software works on: Mac only


In Aperture 3 Essential Training, author Derrick Story covers the entire photographic workflow in Aperture, from import to enhancement to output. The course covers organizing image collections using star ratings, labels, and Smart Albums, and using the image editing tools to correct exposure, retouch flaws, and correct color balance issues. One of the most noteworthy enhancements in Aperture 3 is explored in detail: its ability to store video clips alongside the stills from digital cameras, then combine them to create stunning multimedia slideshows. Exercise files are included with the course.
Topics include:

    * Importing images from a digital camera or hard drive
    * Adding metadata to photos including captions and copyright
    * Organizing photos using face recognition
    * Retouching with Quick Brushes
    * Roundtripping between Aperture and Photoshop
    * Adding geo tags to mark photo locations
    * Managing movies
    * Creating a custom photo book
    * Publishing a web gallery
    * Uploading images to Flickr and Facebook
    * Archiving and restoring photo libraries