early review of Apple Aperture

I dont have a Mac powerful enough to run Aperture, but one day I will.

When Apple surveyed photographers about their workflows, they found out a surprising fact: The number one tool used by pro digital photographers to manage their files is…no program at all. Interestingly, a majority of photographers still simply drag their images into folders and call it a day. Based on the confusing overlap of programs, the lack of full-blown tools in many apps, and the plethora of shooting styles, this isn’t as shocking as it might seem at first blush.

While the on-site demos at Photo Plus were impressive, it’s only when one sits down with the program that it's clear just how powerful this program really is. Instead of being broken down into modes of operation, photographers are free to jump around between importing, captioning, adjusting and exporting, all with a common set of tools and keyboard commands.

Hands-on with Aperture