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<title>Inside Aperture</title>
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<subtitle>O&apos;Reilly Media&apos;s Inside Aperture site draws upon community expertise to provide you with tips and real-life experiences from professional shooters who use Apple&apos;s premier photo management application to organize, edit, and output their images. This site features weblogs, articles, podcasts, and tutorials—all focused to help you improve your digital photography workflow. If you&apos;d like to contribute to Inside Aperture, please send mail to aperture@oreilly.com. </subtitle>
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<title>New and improved iLife Media Browser good for Aperture users</title>
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<published>2009-01-27T18:15:27Z</published>
<updated>2009-01-27T18:15:27Z</updated>

<summary>It was somewhat unexpected but Apple released on Monday (January 26, 2009) a 2.66MB update to its iLife Media Browser. The media browser is the &quot;link&quot; that allows different iLife apps to easily and conveniently access media such as photos,....</summary>
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<name>Dominique James</name>
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It was somewhat unexpected but Apple released on Monday (January 26, 2009) a 2.66MB update to its iLife Media Browser. The media browser is the &quot;link&quot; that allows different iLife apps to easily and conveniently access media such as photos,...</content>

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<entry>
<title>To HUD or not to HUD?</title>
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<published>2009-01-26T17:04:20Z</published>
<updated>2009-01-26T17:04:20Z</updated>

<summary>For a long time, I didn&apos;t use Aperture&apos;s HUDs (otherwise known as &apos;floating palettes&apos; in all previous applications...) all that often. As time goes past I find myself using them more and more often - especially after Aperture 2 came....</summary>
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<name>Ian Wood</name>
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For a long time, I didn&apos;t use Aperture&apos;s HUDs (otherwise known as &apos;floating palettes&apos; in all previous applications...) all that often. As time goes past I find myself using them more and more often - especially after Aperture 2 came...</content>

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<entry>
<title>HyperDrive COLORSPACE UDMA</title>
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<published>2009-01-21T13:00:00Z</published>
<updated>2009-01-21T13:00:00Z</updated>

<summary>Update Feb 5, 2009: While I liked using the HyperDrive in general in the field, I had a few problems (e.g. the unit would get hot after backing up a large card and then claim the battery was dead, despite....</summary>
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<name>Josh Anon</name>
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Update Feb 5, 2009: While I liked using the HyperDrive in general in the field, I had a few problems (e.g. the unit would get hot after backing up a large card and then claim the battery was dead, despite...</content>

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<entry>
<title>Using Aperture to create a model&apos;s portfolio</title>
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<id>tag:blogs.oreilly.com,2009:/aperture//32.35054</id>

<published>2009-01-20T20:38:03Z</published>
<updated>2009-01-20T20:38:03Z</updated>

<summary> January marks, among other things, the beginning of a new seasonal cycle in international modeling with Ford&#8217;s annual Supermodel of the World finals. Giselle from the Philippines is one of the candidates to this year&#8217;s competition to be held....</summary>
<author>
<name>Dominique James</name>
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 January marks, among other things, the beginning of a new seasonal cycle in international modeling with Ford&#8217;s annual Supermodel of the World finals. Giselle from the Philippines is one of the candidates to this year&#8217;s competition to be held...</content>

</entry>

<entry>
<title>Maturing Fields</title>
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<id>tag:blogs.oreilly.com,2009:/aperture//32.35048</id>

<published>2009-01-20T13:52:58Z</published>
<updated>2009-01-20T13:52:58Z</updated>

<summary>We seem to be on a plateau, software-wise, at the moment. The next versions of both Windows and OS X are bugfix/performance releases (yes, I know it&apos;s actually more complex than that!) with a much lesser emphasis on new features....</summary>
<author>
<name>Ian Wood</name>
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We seem to be on a plateau, software-wise, at the moment. The next versions of both Windows and OS X are bugfix/performance releases (yes, I know it&apos;s actually more complex than that!) with a much lesser emphasis on new features...</content>

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<entry>
<title>iPhoto Envy</title>
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<published>2009-01-14T13:42:21Z</published>
<updated>2009-01-14T13:42:21Z</updated>

<summary>It&apos;s that time of year again - a new version of iLife is out, with a new snazzy version of iPhoto....</summary>
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<name>Ian Wood</name>
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It&apos;s that time of year again - a new version of iLife is out, with a new snazzy version of iPhoto...</content>

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<entry>
<title>Deleting Images</title>
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<published>2009-01-14T13:00:00Z</published>
<updated>2009-01-14T13:00:00Z</updated>

<summary>When I last wrote about projects, albums, and folders, a few people asked about deleting images. In this post, we&apos;ll try to clear up deleting. Throughout this post, keep two things in mind. Number one, pay close attention to what....</summary>
<author>
<name>Josh Anon</name>
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When I last wrote about projects, albums, and folders, a few people asked about deleting images. In this post, we&apos;ll try to clear up deleting. Throughout this post, keep two things in mind. Number one, pay close attention to what...</content>

</entry>

<entry>
<title>Should I use iPhoto again?</title>
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<id>tag:blogs.oreilly.com,2009:/aperture//32.34961</id>

<published>2009-01-13T16:00:00Z</published>
<updated>2009-01-13T16:00:00Z</updated>

<summary>In October of last year, I wrote a blog entry about a decision to migrate my personal collection of photographs from iPhoto to Aperture, unifying all my photographs, from personal images to professional work, &quot;under a single roof.&quot; It was....</summary>
<author>
<name>Dominique James</name>
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In October of last year, I wrote a blog entry about a decision to migrate my personal collection of photographs from iPhoto to Aperture, unifying all my photographs, from personal images to professional work, &quot;under a single roof.&quot; It was...</content>

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<entry>
<title>HP MediaSmart Servers Now Compatible with Your Mac</title>
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<published>2009-01-09T17:02:40Z</published>
<updated>2009-01-09T17:02:40Z</updated>

<summary>For as long as I have been shooting digitally, I have been trying to come up with a good solution for centralizing the storage of my RAW images files, and making sure they are safely backed up. If you have....</summary>
<author>
<name>Micah Walter</name>

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For as long as I have been shooting digitally, I have been trying to come up with a good solution for centralizing the storage of my RAW images files, and making sure they are safely backed up. If you have...</content>

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<entry>
<title>Using and Restoring Built-in Smart Albums</title>
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<published>2009-01-07T13:00:42Z</published>
<updated>2009-01-07T13:00:42Z</updated>

<summary>By default Aperture has a series of &#8220;built-in&#8221; smart albums that appear automatically. These smart albums function at the library level - meaning Aperture looks at all the images you import and any images that fit the criteria associated with....</summary>
<author>
<name>Ellen Anon</name>
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By default Aperture has a series of &#8220;built-in&#8221; smart albums that appear automatically. These smart albums function at the library level - meaning Aperture looks at all the images you import and any images that fit the criteria associated with...</content>

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<entry>
<title>In more ways than one</title>
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<published>2009-01-06T16:00:00Z</published>
<updated>2009-01-06T16:00:00Z</updated>

<summary>With regular and consistent use, many long-time Aperture users may have already hit upon a fairly simple, efficient and straightforward workflow--a workflow that, perhaps, has even already calcified into a habit. Resorting to an almost automatic, repetitive repertoire of keyboard....</summary>
<author>
<name>Dominique James</name>
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</author>

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With regular and consistent use, many long-time Aperture users may have already hit upon a fairly simple, efficient and straightforward workflow--a workflow that, perhaps, has even already calcified into a habit. Resorting to an almost automatic, repetitive repertoire of keyboard...</content>

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<entry>
<title>Splitting Libraries</title>
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<published>2009-01-06T13:45:46Z</published>
<updated>2009-01-06T13:45:46Z</updated>

<summary>As I&apos;ve mentioned before, I put a bit of stuff up on eBay in December (actually, it was almost 500 lots...). As this eBay business seems to be turning into a nice sideline for the winter when there is less....</summary>
<author>
<name>Ian Wood</name>
<uri>http://www.aperture-assistant.com</uri>
</author>

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As I&apos;ve mentioned before, I put a bit of stuff up on eBay in December (actually, it was almost 500 lots...). As this eBay business seems to be turning into a nice sideline for the winter when there is less...</content>

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<entry>
<title>10 New Year&#8217;s Resolutions for Aperture Users</title>
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<id>tag:blogs.oreilly.com,2009:/aperture//32.34827</id>

<published>2009-01-02T17:33:34Z</published>
<updated>2009-01-02T17:33:34Z</updated>

<summary>Okay, I have seen these around the web quite a bit already, but I thought I would post an Aperture-centric version. These are in reverse order, with the last one being the most important. 10 - Keyword, Keyword, Keyword -....</summary>
<author>
<name>Micah Walter</name>

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Okay, I have seen these around the web quite a bit already, but I thought I would post an Aperture-centric version. These are in reverse order, with the last one being the most important. 10 - Keyword, Keyword, Keyword -...</content>

</entry>

<entry>
<title>Projects, Albums, and Folders</title>
<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://blogs.oreilly.com/aperture/2008/12/projects-albums-and-folders.html" />
<id>tag:blogs.oreilly.com,2008:/aperture//32.34804</id>

<published>2008-12-31T13:00:00Z</published>
<updated>2008-12-31T13:00:00Z</updated>

<summary>When I last asked what confused people the most about Aperture, many people commented that folders, albums, and projects were confusing. This week, we&apos;re going to take a few minutes to review this fundamental but potentially confusing topic. Projects are....</summary>
<author>
<name>Josh Anon</name>
<uri>http://www.joshanon.com</uri>
</author>

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When I last asked what confused people the most about Aperture, many people commented that folders, albums, and projects were confusing. This week, we&apos;re going to take a few minutes to review this fundamental but potentially confusing topic. Projects are...</content>

</entry>

<entry>
<title>A courtesy book</title>
<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://blogs.oreilly.com/aperture/2008/12/a-courtesy-book.html" />
<id>tag:blogs.oreilly.com,2008:/aperture//32.34796</id>

<published>2008-12-30T16:00:00Z</published>
<updated>2008-12-30T16:00:00Z</updated>

<summary>On a recent fashion shoot, I found myself getting involved beyond the usual shoot-and-deliver mode. My working relationship with the client, and my role in the project, has evolved from just being a part of the campaign&apos;s pictorial to being....</summary>
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<name>Dominique James</name>
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On a recent fashion shoot, I found myself getting involved beyond the usual shoot-and-deliver mode. My working relationship with the client, and my role in the project, has evolved from just being a part of the campaign&apos;s pictorial to being...</content>

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