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It’s possible to use the arrow keys on the keyboard to make very fine adjustments to points of the curve. I like to do this when after I’ve applied a basic s-curve preset to an image and it seems a little off. This usually happens with the shadows. If a photo has a lot of ... read more
With my photojournalism background, I’m highly resistant to cloning out objects in a image. As staff photojournalist at a daily metro newspaper, I would get fired for doing it. I take great pains to compose an image so this is never a temptation. But, I know in other disciplines of photography it’s commonplace. On the ... read more
Here’s a quick tutorial on how to eliminate red-eye in Aperture 3. In this case I used a ring light as the primary light and it created significant problems in both the boy and his dog.Select the Red-eye tool from the bottom barThis will activate the tool.Adjust the brush size to cover the eyeThis may ... read more
I rarely use the Color Monochrome adjustment tool. When I finally have a need for it, I’m always amazed how powerful and how interesting the results can be. I think it’s generally a misunderstood adjustment. When I first started playing with it, I took it to be a specialty tool used mostly for sepia tone ... read more
The lens correction feature in Lightroom 3 is the main feature I’d love to see added to Aperture 3. It works really well. But, fear not Aperture 3 users, you too can correct lens problems with two different, low-priced plugins. PTLens ($25) and LensFix ($39) both do a great job and work similar to Lightroom’s tool. ... read more
The Definition tool in Aperture 3 is a tricky tool. On some photos, usually without people, it works like a charm. With other photos, it will look horrible. It’s tool that should be used carefully and lightly. Here’s what the Aperture manual says about it: Adjusting Definition in the Image When you want to add a little clarity ... read more
I shot some photos on Bourbon Street in New Orleans. The high ISO, low light images with multiple light sources seemed like a good opportunity to go over the creative decisions I make doing extensive adjustments on a difficult image. If you find it helpful, I have a video for sale in the Mac Create ... read more
Many blogs have covered this already, including your favorite, Aperture Users Network, but I’m sure this something new users are doing searches for. This blog shows how to install Aperture 3 presets. See it here: http://www.sevenbyfive.net/help/installing-presets-in-aperture-3/http://www.sevenbyfive.net/help/installing-presets-in-aperture-3/read more
Here’s what he says, "One of the few times I once had to leave Aperture for Photoshop was to retouch portraits. Well, no more! Thanks to the new Skin Smoothing Quick Brush (along with the existing Retouch brush), I can take care of simple retouching right here in Aperture 3…" The link: http://thedigitalstory.com/2010/05/portrait_retouching_1.htmlhttp://thedigitalstory.com/2010/05/portrait_retouching_1.htmlread more
Since Apple just releaed Camea Raw updates for the Canon Rebel T2i for Aperture, we’ve released a new Split Neutral Density and Graduated Density pack for the Canon Rebel T2i/Canon 550D/Kiss X4 camera over in our store. This preset joins the several dozen cameras supported in this preset category.read more
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