I've long been long looking for something that could import and organize photos much like Picasa 2 since I switched to macintosh last month, and I've tried a lot of programs already. iPhoto just couldn't cut it for me, it's less than Picasa 2 and I didn't like having to view imports as rolls.

Aperture.

I love it's importing process and it's photo organization. I love photo Stacking (thank you DPP issue #1), very usefull indeed! It's fairly fast -- I was surprised as I expected it to be a little slow considering how big the program is (it's even faster than Lightroom Beta on my mini core duo). I've touched only it's surface and I'm excited to see what it has instore for me in the next few thousand photos. I am also happy that the JPGs exported by Aperture can be viewed as actual thumbnails on my desktop! w00t! haven't seen this before! hahaha!

Thank-you-Apple!

happy kid here!

:Grin:

I haven't had the chance to try Apeture but from the write-up in DPP it does look pretty good although the processing power that is needed just to run this means that I would have to upgrade my computer. Well I am due for one anyway.

My question to you is, did you purchase this locally?

My question to you is, did you purchase this locally?

Yes you should. Check your local Apple store for pricing but last time i checked, around 25K.

Yes you should. Check your local Apple store for pricing but last time i checked, around 25K.

if i can remember it right its around 30k++ when i got mine last february, from apple center + it requires more memory and my G5 was upgraded to a 256 video card ram? and i'm enjoying raw processing since then.:Grin:

hi guys! There's an Apple Online Seminar on Aperture (http://seminars.apple.com/seminarsonline/apertureadvanced/apple1/index.html?s=2&cid=WWW-NAUS-APERQ3OS060623-EHO8M) going on. I read that it's limited so register now! It's worth it. Enjoy! :D

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i was going to purchase aperture but it couldnt be uploaded to my macbook 13" something to do with sytstem requiremnts. but m mackbooks ram was upgraded to 2gb already?

Check this forum thread (http://forums.macnn.com/showthread.php?t=296189). Someone said that while the Macbook is not officially supported due to its limited graphics card, you may be able to still install it.

Check this forum thread (http://forums.macnn.com/showthread.php?t=296189). Someone said that while the Macbook is not officially supported due to its limited graphics card, you may be able to still install it.

was able to install it but using it is the problem. i think my screen resolution is not enough

was able to install it but using it is the problem. i think my screen resolution is not enough

Macbook's graphic card does not meet the minimum resolution required by Aperture. But that doesn't mean Aperture will stop you from using it. Actually, it is quite workable. It just isn't "officially supported" by Apple.

I uses mine for quick fixes (using black macbook).

Does anyone know if Aperture works on a 2.0 GHz Macbook Pro? Haven't checked yet if version 1.1 is universal.

i'm sure it does ;D works on my 1.66ghz Mini.

Aperture 1.1 runs natively on the new Intel-based Macs. It also delivers new feature enhancements and addresses issues related to overall reliability, performance and compatibility.

Visit the Aperture 1.1 Update page in Apple.com for complete details.

What’s New in Aperture 1.5?
- Browse your Aperture Library using the Media Browser in iLife ’06 and iWork ’06 applications and import images directly into your projects.
- Automatically export IPTC data and ratings in industry-standard XMP sidecar files when you export RAW images.
- Use the new Drag-and-Drop JPEG Export feature to add JPEGs to Keynote presentations, Pages brochures, or iWeb photo blogs. You control the size and compression quality of the images.
- Extend your workflow in exciting new ways by taking advantage of various output, storage, and publishing services available via third-party plug-ins. Learn how you can make Aperture a front end to advanced workflows by visiting the new Extensibility page.
- Take advantage of enhanced AppleScript and Automator support: operate on image selections (in addition to projects and albums); filter for the “pick” of each stack; automate the export of master files with associated XMP metadata.
Pause, adjust volume, manually step backwards/forwards through slideshows using the Apple Remote that comes with most new Macs.
- Sync to iPod: Take your photos with you by using iTunes to sync your entire Aperture library — or just selected albums or Smart Albums — to iPod.
- Browse your Aperture library from the “Desktop & Screensaver” preferences dialog and select albums/images for use as your Mac OS X desktop picture or screensaver.

The big news: this Aperture can run on ALL Macs, including the mini!

Check out the downgraded System Requirements:

One of the following Macintosh computers:
- Mac Pro
- Power Mac G5 with a 1.6-gigahertz (GHz) or faster PowerPC G5 processor
- MacBook Pro
- MacBook
- 15- or 17-inch PowerBook G4 with a 1.25GHz or faster PowerPC G4 processor
- iMac with 1.8GHz or faster PowerPC G5 or Intel Core Duo processor
- Mac mini with Intel Core Solo or Duo processor

Mac OS X version 10.4.7

Memory:
- 1GB of RAM required
- 2GB of RAM required for Mac Pro

One of the following graphics cards:
- ATI Radeon X600 Pro or X600 XT
- ATI Radeon X800 XT Mac Edition*
- ATI Radeon X850 XT
- ATI Radeon X1600
- ATI Radeon X1900 XT
- ATI Radeon 9800 XT or 9800 Pro
- ATI Radeon 9700 Pro
- ATI Radeon 9600, 9600 XT, 9600 Pro, or 9650
- ATI Mobility Radeon 9700 or 9600
- ATI Mobility X1600
- NVIDIA GeForce FX 5200 Ultra
- NVIDIA GeForce 6600 LE or 6600
- NVIDIA GeForce 6800 Ultra DDL or 6800 GT DDL
- NVIDIA GeForce 7300 GT
- NVIDIA GeForce 7600 GT
- NVIDIA GeForce 7800 GT
- NVIDIA Quadro FX 4500
- Intel GMA 950

5GB of disk space for application, sample projects, and tutorial

DVD drive for installation

Does anyone know if Aperture works on a 2.0 GHz Macbook Pro? Haven't checked yet if version 1.1 is universal.

just install your aperture and do a software update on your mac. your aperture will then work on your icbm. i use aperture in my macpro and works perfectly. i can't wait for the 1.5!

Wish they'd downgrade it to work on an iBook. Wishful thinking. :D

JP, wow, Mac Pro, Aperture must feel like its on steroids huh? :D

Wish they'd downgrade it to work on an iBook. Wishful thinking. :D

JP, wow, Mac Pro, Aperture must feel like its on steroids huh? :D

yeah i wish they could ahve lowered the specs a bit so that my powerbook 12 inch could run it and the other ibook models as well. well i guess that's apple style to force professionals in getting the higher end models so that their software will run in them.

yeah aperture is really pumped up for the macpro. even if you have tons of images it is able to run very well.

A simple Google search of Aperture 12" Powerbook will yield instructions.

A simple Google search of Aperture 12" Powerbook will yield instructions.

did the search and it looks promising but... sorry not a big fan of hacks or mods in programs. i've quit those days when i started using macs hehe :)

i'll gladly wait for a the next gen mbp and upgrade. :)

do i really have a 1gb memory? i have macbook 2.0 ghz w/ 512mb. anyone has try installing in macbook w/ only 512mb of memory?

do i really have a 1gb memory? i have macbook 2.0 ghz w/ 512mb. anyone has try installing in macbook w/ only 512mb of memory?
Before your query gets answered Bro. You need to tell us your real name first... Look around you, handles are not used in this forum. :) Please do PM a mod.

TIA... I know you'll see it our way... :Grin:

Yup, noticed the downgraded hardware requirements too and now it supports the GMA950 video card. But I did notice the higher-end video cards from ATI and Nvidia are highly recommended as well. Looks like am maxing-out my RAM and upgrading to a Core 2 Duo next year before I get Aperture.

@John: Are you running the new 1.5 version on your mini? How do you find the speed so far?

Was watching the non-destructive image processing video from Apple's site yesterday and I must say the spot and patch tool is the single feature which makes me want to consider shifting to Aperture :)

sherwin_tan ... how do i change my name?

sherwin_tan ... how do i change my name?

Sherwin, PM a mod. or Admin. :)

i already change my name. so is it possible? to use aperture in macbook w/ 512mb of ram?

yeah it would work but would be a tad slow... better just upgrade. you'll see a big difference not only with aperture but for all your applications

Do you recommend using the aperture library or just use the offline/referenced method? how do you use it?

The idea of not having the entire library accessible and yet not have to have the originals in your laptop seems very attractive compared to a library that would just grow faster that laptop capacities. I'm alraedy using a 200gb drive in the macbook and it's filling up fast.

yeah it would work but would be a tad slow... better just upgrade. you'll see a big difference not only with aperture but for all your applications

when you mean upgrade you mean RAM? my friend was wondering if his macbook core 2 duo 2.0 ghz with 1gb of RAM will suffice...

from my understanding aperture would be better with a dedicated graphics card?

or should his set up be ok? :)

How do you guys find the reliability of the aperture database?
I know the iphoto database gets corrupted sometimes

AFter pouring over tutorials and learning how great this new software is for raw and Jpegs, it turns out that Aperture does not support 400D raw files. It will say File unsupported. Heard same problem for 350D and that although aperture supports the XT and the XTi, just because of a name change, it can't read the 350D or the 400D.
What an oversight! Good things i'm still on trial version.
I would say. back to Mac's finder to organize everything.

i think you have to download their version of camera raw upgrade for you to be able to read 400d raw file? am not sure though.

I wish there was one, that would be great. But to my knowlege there's no "ACR 3.6" for aperture. I'm already using the latest version 1.5.2. The lastest version is supposed to support the lastest cameras including the XTi/400d along with others.

Too bad, becasue based on the tutorials and books i've read, Aperture workflow is really well thought out. I certainly can't use something that would only process my jpegs. THe only alternatives left are: ACR CS3, Lightroom, which are all in beta form still (but at least they can read my raw file).

@ian kenneth

You're right, there IS such a thing as an aperture raw update!
No where else is is even mentioned unless you search specifically for it.
So aperture's back!

when you mean upgrade you mean RAM? my friend was wondering if his macbook core 2 duo 2.0 ghz with 1gb of RAM will suffice...

from my understanding aperture would be better with a dedicated graphics card?

or should his set up be ok? :)

i was referring to sherwin's query about 512 ram... your 1gb should be more than enough.

with regards to a graphics card, a dedicated one would be much better but it would run on your macbook as seen in the requirements posted above.

anybody using Aperture with a D80? i seem to have problems with raw files on it. my d200 is fine though.

@john
THe D80 is a new camera, like me your software may need an update for raw support. try to update the raw support for aperture

http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/digitalcamerarawsupportupdate101universal.html

or do a search for raw update on the apple site.

@ enjoy...

thanks for the heads up ;)

i'll give it a try.

I have the black ibook (13"), the trial version seems to work well but the full version does not open at all. Anybody who have the same experience?