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Sorting Images by Import Session

March 18, 2012 - 2:07am

Most of the time, we do one import of the all the photos to a particular project. However, there are times when we go back and shoot the same subject more than once and import several times to the same project.

I was recently asked by a photographer friend if it was possible to sort images based on the import session. My first instinct was that it wasn’t possible. I was thinking of the sort properties in the sort pop-up menu and I knew that wasn’t one of the choices.

But, like all organizational needs in Aperture, the answer is most often solved with the powerful Smart Folder.

I use Smart Folders all the time for all kinds of problem-solving, but I had never needed the “Import Session” rule. Well, it’s there and with a couple clicks, it will populate any one of your import sessions.

Here’s how to sort by import session

1. Create a Smart Folder and select “Add Rule”.

2. Select “Import Session”.

Add the rule “Import Session” to the search box.

ApertureExpert Live Training Session 017: Places Scheduled

By PhotoJoseph

March 18, 2012 - 1:18am

It’s time for another Live Training!

This Tuesday, March 20th at 4:00pm Pacific time we’ll be looking at Places. We’ll check out a variety of ways to add your photos to the map from simple drag-and-drop to external GPS or even iPhone integration.

As always attending live is free, or you’ll be able to download the full session afterwards for just $2.00

New ApertureExpert Adjustment Presets

By PhotoJoseph

March 16, 2012 - 11:55am

I just put the finishing touches on two new preset packs! I’ll add them to the store later, but for now, those of you who just happen to stroll by here can get ‘em right away!

Looks #2

The first is the long-awaited “Looks #2” pack. The original Looks pack is still the most popular one, and this expands on that. Some presets from the first pack have been tweaked and improved, and there are some completely new ones as well. There’s a small sample set below.

$4.99

Split Tones

The second pack is a series of split tones. What are split tones, you ask? It’s when you take a B&W image and make the shadows one color and the highlights another. It’s a really cool effect, and this pack includes nine starting points. As you might imagine, the final results are very image dependent, so you’ll want to play with these presets after applying to get the optimum look.

$4.99

Samples

Here’s the first half of the Looks collection… (click to view larger)

(Looks #2) A variety of looks… subtly different, but look at ‘em closely (click to view larger)

There are more samples; click below…

Welcome MacCreate Readers!

By PhotoJoseph

March 16, 2012 - 2:00am

It is with great pleasure that I announce the joining of forces of MacCreate, one of the largest and most popular resources for Aperture users on the web, with ApertureExpert.

This preset pack contains some vintage looks, pastel-ish looks, as well as two gritty, edgy looks that look really cool on the right image.

$4.99

Order now

Split Toning is a process where a B&W image gets one color shift in the shadows, and another in the highlights.

$4.99

Order now

Digital Camera RAW Compatibility Update 3.10

By PhotoJoseph

March 15, 2012 - 11:23am

If you’ve got one of these newer cameras below, you’ll be happy to see today’s update:

Aperture 3.2.3 Update—Delete From Photo Stream

By PhotoJoseph

March 14, 2012 - 6:44am

As expected, an update to Aperture, (3.2.3) has dropped allowing us to delete individual images from the Photo Stream. Other than “minor issues related to performance and stability”, there are no other stated changes.

I’ve updated mine, and I’ve successfully deleted single photos from Aperture’s Photo Stream.

Google+ Hangout Test Tonight

By PhotoJoseph

March 13, 2012 - 4:40am

Hi all,

I’m going to run a little test with Google+ Hangout tonight, and I’d love it if you can stop by. I’m looking at this as a way to replace my GoToWebinar for my Live Trainings, which is awesome but costs a LOT of money per year to run. Hangouts now allow you to share your screen, and also allow a couple of things you can’t do with GoToWebinar — namely, share just a portion of my screen, show my face (which I’ve had to work around), and also to let me see and talk to you!

The New Aperture FAQ

By PhotoJoseph

March 13, 2012 - 2:20am

I recently added an Aperture FAQ to the site! This FAQ strives to answer the most commonly asked questions about Aperture maintenance, which I compiled over a couple of years of running this site.

Even if your Library is working perfectly now, it can’t hurt to skim through here… you never know what you might learn!