Using the Loupe for Noise Reduction and Sharpening in Aperture

In this video tutorial, learn how to use the loupe for noise reduction and sharpening in Aperture.

This is an excerpt from the Aperture 1.5 Beyond the Basics training video.

Aperture 1.5 Beyond the Basics

Professional and amateur photographers alike can take advantage of the advanced photo management tools in Aperture from organization to editing to output. In Aperture 1.5 Beyond the Basics, instructors Scott Bourne and Derrick Story teach users how to manipulate photos with the Color Adjustment tool, sharpen edges, and create preset adjustments and file settings for efficient editing and grouping. The training also details how to use the extensive metadata and organizational features in Aperture for smart photo sorting and presentation.

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Adjusting Your Digital Photos in Apple Aperture

In this video tutorial, learn about adjusting your digital photos in Apple Aperture. It will compare making adjustments in Aperture vs. Photoshop. It will also discuss correcting white balance using Aperture.

Raw Workflow from Capture to Archives: A Complete Digital Photographer's Guide to Raw Imaging

'Raw Workflow from Capture to Archives' provides specific, practical explanations and how-to instructions for the digital photographer mastering this process. The most comprehensive book devoted to simplifying raw workflow, this guide will demystify raw functions in the camera, raw converter, image processing and enhancement software, and digital asset management programs. Not restricting itself to a single workflow this valuable resource discusses the latest applications that deal with raw files, including special plug-ins, stand alone programs and custom applications. Shooting raw gives you complete creative control over your images and is the hottest topic in digital photography today. Learn how to take advantage of the benefits of raw to increase your creative control and streamline your raw workflow in this informative guide.

• The how-to guidebook on RAW file capture, processing and creativity!
• Straightforward example workflow solutions for Adobe Photoshop CS2, Adobe Photoshop Elements 4.0, Aperture and Lightroom and other software innovations for raw imaging
• Demystifies raw functions in the camera, computer, during download, and conversion, and finally during image processing

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