Apple have released RAW Compatibility Update 3.6 for Aperture 3 and iPhoto 11. Digital camera RAW formats retain more image information than JPEGs and can produce better results when used with imaging applications such as Aperture and iPhoto. Mac OS X v10.6 Snow Leopard provides system-level support for digital camera RAW formats from the following cameras: Supported … [Read more...]
Introducing Presets in Lightroom 2
This summer I embarked on a photographic adventure exploring the power of Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2. Previously my photography workflow involved a brief encounter with Apple Aperture and then back to the comfort and simplicity of iPhoto with Photoshop as an external editor. Adobe Lightroom has transformed my opinion on photography post production completely and not to … [Read more...]
Moving photos from iPhoto to Lightroom in 3 Easy Steps
One of the nicest non photo-related aspects of Lightroom is its ability to library files without moving them to a new location. If you have an iPhone or especially an AppleTV then you will know how great it is to be able to sync photos directly from your iPhoto / Aperture library. A number of photograph friends have cited this as a reason for using iPhoto or Aperture … [Read more...]
Five Point iPhoto Workflow
Despite having a bit of a play with Apple Aperture I have found myself returning to iPhoto again and again. Perhaps it is the way it easily integrates with iLife and iWork or the fact the photo books offer more option who knows but I use it on more or less a daily basis. The workflow tends not to change regardless of the type of photos being taken. iPhoto is great for the … [Read more...]