Recently I got a copy of Aperture 2 by Apple. I had not used the software since it first came out. The first copy I had of Aperture was weak and buggy, the new version seems to have improved drastically.
I love the ability to really handle RAW photo files. iPhoto is sluggish when handling 5mb files while Aperture flies right through them.
So far my favorite features are the recovery slider, vibrancy slider, and easy access to individual color balance. These features alone make the program worth purchasing.
To improve Aperture I would make photo groups, like iPhoto. The grouping in Aperture seems to lack a little – though it is easy to create new projects, drag photos, and delete. I love the iPhoto interface for photo galleries.
I am going to download a trial of Adobe Lightroom and compare that to this new version of Aperture. I would love to see how it compares before making my decision of which software to buy. I am also curious to see which one has better 3rd party plugins. Another thing I will test is how easy it is to get each photo into Photoshop to do advanced editing.
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