Apple Pro Training Series: Getting Started with Aperture--First Book on Aperture

Apple Pro Training Series: Getting Started with Aperture by Estelle McGechie is the only book available in conjunction with the shipping of Aperture, Apple's new application designed for digital photographers (Peachpit, ISBN: 0-321-42275-9, $34.99). This book is an introduction to the program and the fastest way for digital photographers to learn to manage their images using Aperture. Certified by Apple, the book's focused lessons take the reader step-by-step through real-world workflows using professional photoshoots, teaching how to handle the most tedious tasks of professional photography.

The books covers:

• Sorting, ranking, and managing with unparalleled efficiency
• Displaying onscreen proofs and contact sheets for clients in compelling ways
• Editing and retouching selected images professionally
• Publishing proofs, portfolios, and final images on the Web and in print
• Archiving images in a way that is secure, intuitive, and easy.

Apple Pro Training Series books are the official curriculum of the Apple Pro Training and Certification program used by Apple-authorized Training Centers around the world. [Bill Fox]