What's new in Aperture 3.4.5
Jun 5, 2013
- Addresses an issue that could cause Aperture to quit unexpectedly when deleting items from a camera or memory card after import
- Memory cards are now ejected correctly when using the Delete Items option after import
- Includes stability improvements
New in Aperture 3.4.4 (Apr 17, 2013)
- Addresses an issue that could cause Aperture to quit unexpectedly during image import
- Nikon P7700 RAW images are now displayed correctly in the Import window
- Thumbnails with version names longer than 250 characters are now displayed correctly
- Fixes an issue that could cause multiple warning dialogs to appear when web albums are synced after waking from sleep
- Addresses an issue that could cause Aperture to quit unexpectedly when uploading photos to Photo Stream
- Shared Photo Stream invitation lists now scroll correctly
- Includes stability and performance improvements
New in Aperture 3.4.3 (Nov 13, 2012)
- Addresses an installer issue that could cause the application to quit unexpectedly on launch
New in Aperture 3.4.2 (Nov 1, 2012)
- Photos received via My Photo Stream or shared streams can now be added directly to other shared streams
- Multiple email addresses can now be copied and pasted in the "Shared with" field for shared streams
- When more than five subscribers "Like" a photo in a shared stream, all their names are now displayed correctly
- The Info panel for a shared stream now includes an Unsubscribe button
- The status line in the toolstrip now displays the number of new photos added to a shared stream
- Faces are now properly detected on photos imported into a library from a shared stream
- Adjusted photos added to shared streams are now published with EXIF metadata properly preserved
- Addresses the reliability of Shared Photo Streams when switching between iPhoto and Aperture with the same library
- Custom keyboard shortcuts are now properly preserved when upgrading from earlier versions of Aperture
- Double-clicking a photo in Viewer-Only mode now correctly toggles to the Browser view
- Addresses a problem that could prevent the Viewer from displaying images with correct color after Auto White Balance and Auto Enhance are applied
- Addresses an issue that could cause JPEGs exported with a custom ICC profile to render incorrectly
- A dialog now displays progress when deleting large numbers of photos using the Empty Aperture Trash command
- Fixes a problem that could cause duplicate detection on import to fail when the "Auto-Split Projects" option is enabled
- RAW files are no longer displayed in the Import window when the "JPEG files only" option is enabled
- Key photos made from panoramic images are now displayed at high resolution
- Addresses a problem that could cause the Info panel in the Inspector to display the wrong metadata view
- Fixes an issue that could prevent Microsoft Outlook from being used to email photos from within Aperture
- Improves stability when working with AVCHD video files
- Fixes a problem with using the Zoom navigator on a second display
- Addresses issues that could cause web journals to export incorrectly
- Includes stability improvements
New in Aperture 3.4.1 (Sep 29, 2012)
- Addresses an installer issue that could cause the application to quit unexpectedly on launch
- Improves the reliability of syncing photos to iOS devices via iTunes
- Resolves an issue with downloading and viewing photos synced from Facebook albums
- Addresses other stability issues
New in Aperture 3.4 (Sep 19, 2012)
- Adds support for Shared Photo Streams on OS X Mountain Lion
- A new File menu command can be used to open the current photo library in iPhoto
- Includes performance and stability improvements
- The update is recommended for all users of Aperture 3.
New in Aperture 3.3.2 (Jul 25, 2012)
- Supports compatibility with OS X Mountain Lion
- Addresses issues that could affect performance when entering and exiting Full Screen mode
- Auto White Balance can now correct color using Skin Tone mode, even when Faces is disabled
- Projects and albums in the Library Inspector can now be sorted by date in addition to name and kind
- Includes performance and stability improvements
New in Aperture 3.3.1 (Jun 29, 2012)
- Fixes an issue that in rare cases could cause Aperture to hang or quit unexpectedly when upgrading libraries
New in Aperture 3.3 (Jun 12, 2012)
- New unified photo library for both iPhoto (v 9.3 or later) and Aperture; no import/export required; Faces, Places, slideshows, albums and web sharing work across both applications
- Support for AVCHD video has been added
- Aperture now lets you use camera-generated previews for faster browsing of RAW files immediately after import
- Highlights & Shadows tool has been updated to deliver higher-quality results and work with extended range data
- A new Auto Enhance button has been added to the Adjustments panel
- White Balance tool now includes Skin Tone and Natural Gray modes to simplify color balance
- Auto button has been added to the White Balance tool for one-click color balancing
- Set Desktop command has been added to Share menu so you can set a desktop background from within Aperture
- A new Manual option allows you to drag and drop projects to customize sort order in the Projects view
- New preference allows you to set the background brightness of the full screen browser
- Facebook, Flickr, and MobileMe albums are now displayed as thumbnails in the main window when accounts are selected in the source list
- Minor terminology changes, including "Original" instead of "Master" and "Info" instead of "Metadata"
- Source list includes a new "Recent" section, showing Last Import and recently-viewed projects
- Raw Fine Tuning is no longer displayed in the Adjustments panel by default
- Faces can now be named by dragging them from the Unnamed Faces browser to existing snapshots on the corkboard
- The Faces corkboard now includes a menu that allows you to set the order of face snapshots
- Newly designed monochrome source list and toolbar icons
- Addresses numerous issues related to overall performance and stability
New in Aperture 3.2.4 (May 25, 2012)
- Improves stability on Mac OS X Snow Leopard.
- Addresses an issue that could prevent the Viewer from updating correctly after editing a photo using an external editor.
New in Aperture 3.2.3 (Mar 14, 2012)
- Photos can now be deleted from Photo Stream
- Addresses minor issues related to performance and stability
New in Aperture 3.2.2 (Dec 9, 2011)
- This update resolves an issue that could prevent auto-imported Photo Stream images from being displayed in the library after your Photo Stream hits 1,000 images.
New in Aperture 3.2.1 (Oct 28, 2011)
- Resolves an issue that could cause Aperture to quit unexpectedly at launch on Macs with Core Duo processors
- Addresses problems that could cause the Crop tool to switch to the incorrect orientation or resize incorrectly
- Resolves rendering issues when cropping images with Onscreen Proofing enabled
- Location menus are now displayed correctly on the map in the Places view when "Photos" is selected in the Library Inspector
New in Aperture 3.2.1 (Oct 28, 2011)
- Resolves an issue that could cause Aperture to quit unexpectedly at launch on Macs with Core Duo processors
- Addresses problems that could cause the Crop tool to switch to the incorrect orientation or resize incorrectly
- Resolves rendering issues when cropping images with Onscreen Proofing enabled
- Location menus are now displayed correctly on the map in the Places view when "Photos" is selected in the Library Inspector
New in Aperture 3.2 (Oct 12, 2011)
- Supports compatibility with iCloud and iOS 5.
- This update also addresses minor stability, performance and compatibility issues, including:
- Resolves an issue that could cause the "Loading" indicator to reappear in the Viewer when cropping a photo
- Aperture now automatically relaunches into Full Screen mode if the application was in Full Screen mode when last quit
- Pinch-to-zoom gesture now automatically activates Zoom mode in the Viewer
- Left and right swipe gestures can now be used to navigate between photos in the Viewer
- Microsoft Outlook can now be chosen in Preferences as the application used by Aperture for emailing photos
- Fixes a problem that could cause Aperture, running on OS X Lion, to quit unexpectedly when using brushes to apply adjustments
- Loupe now correctly displays magnification levels between 50-100%.
- Fixes an issue that could cause Aperture, running on OS X Lion, to display the incorrect color profile on externally edited images
- Import window now includes an option to delete photos from iPhone and iPad after they have been imported into Aperture
- The Lift & Stamp tool now displays the correct cursor icons when being used in Split View and Viewer only modes
New in Aperture 3.1.3 (Jul 14, 2011)
- Improves reliability and performance when syncing web-published albums
- Slideshow exports are now handled as a background operation
- Crop tool now correctly supports use of gestures to define crop size
- Gesture support can now be enabled or disabled in Preferences
- Fixes an issue that could cause a blank sheet to display when placing a book or print order
- Published MobileMe, Facebook and Flickr albums now appear in a Web section in the Projects Inspector
- Shift-clicking snapshots on the Faces corkboard now allows you to make contiguous selections
- Metadata presets are now correctly applied to imported audio files
- Fixes an issue that could cause Aperture to quit unexpectedly when trimming audio in full screen mode
- Resolves various issues when adding names to Faces using accented, Japanese, Korean or Simplified Chinese characters
- Improves stability when browsing video clips
- Addresses reliability of library repair and rebuild
New in Aperture 3.1.2 (Mar 22, 2011)
- Importing iPhoto libraries
- Reliability and responsiveness when using brushes to apply adjustments
- Reconnecting referenced master images
New in Aperture 3.1.1 (Dec 9, 2010)
- Addresses overall stability and performance issues, and also includes specific fixes that:
- address compatibility with the iLife Media Browser
- improve reliability when upgrading existing Aperture libraries
- address issues with publishing photos to MobileMe, Facebook and Flickr
New in Aperture 3.1 (Oct 21, 2010)
- Performance when opening large libraries
- Performance when exporting heavily-adjusted images
- Importing iPhoto Libraries
- Relinking to referenced images after importing an iPhoto Library
- Importing photos and videos from iPhone or iPad
- Upgrading libraries with images containing Spot & Patch adjustments
- Duplicate detection of audio and video files
- Face detection on RAW+JPEG pairs
- Rendering of thumbnails used in Faces view
- Rendering of images scaled to below 100% in Viewer
- Image quality on straightened images
- Applying Red Eye correction
- Rendering thumbnails when reprocessing masters
- Searching libraries containing a large number of keywords
- Applying photos to GPS track paths
- Export of GPS data when using Export Metadata command
- Handling of color profiles in Print dialog when using Loupe
- Applying and removing slideshow Photo Effects
- Slideshows containing video clips
- Tethered capture
- Library database reliability
- Library repair
- Updating vaults
New in Aperture 3.0.3 (Apr 29, 2010)
- Applying adjustments such as Retouch or Chromatic Aberration
- Creating and using Raw Fine Tuning presets
- Viewing, adding and removing detected faces
- Switching target printers and paper sizes when printing
- Duplicating Smart Albums
- Repairing and rebuilding Aperture libraries
- Reconnecting referenced files
- Working with GPS track files in Places
- Searching for keywords in the Query HUD or Keyword Controls
New in Aperture 3.0.2 (Mar 25, 2010)
- Improves overall stability and fixes issues in a number of areas.
- The key areas addressed include:
- Upgrading Aperture 1.x and 2.x libraries
- Importing libraries from iPhoto or from earlier versions of Aperture
- Importing hierarchical folders of photos into a library
- Adding names and confirming matches in Faces
- Reordering snapshots on the Faces corkboard
- Creating and saving print presets
- Duplicating metadata presets
- Adjustments using Curves, Straighten and Retouching
- Navigation of photos in the Viewer using scrolling
- Importing ratings, color labels and GPS data from XMP sidecar files
- IPTC metadata compatibility
- Deleting photos when emptying the Aperture Trash
- Exporting versions and libraries
- The update is recommended for all users of Aperture 3.
New in Aperture 3.0.1 (Feb 24, 2010)
- Improves overall stability and addresses a number of issues in Aperture 3, including:
- Upgrading libraries from earlier versions of Aperture.
- Importing libraries from iPhoto.
- Importing photos directly from a camera.
- Memory usage when processing heavily-retouched photos.
- Face recognition processing.
- Adding undetected faces using the Add Missing Face button.
- Printing pages containing multiple images.
- Printing photos and contact sheets with borders and metadata.
- Editing photos using an external editor.
- Display of images with Definition and Straighten adjustments applied.
- Zooming photos in the Viewer and in the Loupe using keyboard shortcuts.
- Accessing Aperture libraries on a network volume Selecting and moving pins on the Places map.
- Adding and editing custom locations using the Manage My Places window.
- Switching between masters when working with RAW+JPEG pairs.
New in Aperture 3 (Feb 9, 2010)
- With more than 200 new features and enhancements, Aperture 3 is the perfect choice if you're ready to take your photography to the next level. Migrate your photos from iPhoto to Aperture seamlessly. Manage large photo libraries with ease. Use powerful new tools to refine your images. And present your work like a pro with beautiful prints, hardcover books, websites, and stunning multimedia slideshows.
- Supports the complete Faces feature set in iPhoto and preserves Faces snapshots and assigned names.
- Embeds assigned names as keywords when exporting images.
- Shows faces that have been detected but not yet named.
- Displays assigned faces within projects, making it easier to find photos of specific people.
- Extends and enhances the Places feature set introduced in iPhoto and preserves all data imported from iPhoto.
- Lets you drag photos to an interactive map to add location data.
- Adds location data to photos when you import it from a third-party GPS tracking device or iPhone.
- Allows easy adjustment of location data by dragging pins to a new location on the map.
- A set of 15 Quick Brushes handles the most common touch-up tasks, such as dodging and burning.
- Nondestructive adjustments can be modified anytime.
- Built-in edge detection lets you easily paint adjustments into specific parts of an image.
- Powerful effects can be added with a series of brush strokes: for example, add spot color to black-and-white photos, blur backgrounds, smooth skin, and selectively darken or lighten any part of a photo.
- Apply any combination of adjustment settings, including Auto Exposure and Auto Levels, with a single click.
- Choose from dozens of ready-to-use presets, easily create your own presets, or import presets from friends and colleagues.
- Adjust images using presets that emulate processing styles (such as cross-processing) and camera looks (such as instant, toy, or antique).
- See the results of any preset in a live preview window before applying it to an image.
- Take full advantage of your widescreen display to browse projects and image thumbnails in a clean, uncluttered, full-screen interface.
- Use the Library Path Navigator to move among folders, projects, and albums, easily navigating even massive photo libraries.
- Navigate all your projects, albums, and folders without leaving the full-screen Browser.
- Double-click any thumbnail to instantly see the photo full screen.
- Add text to slides using your choice of fonts, styles, and colors.
- Build a layered soundtrack with location audio clips and music tracks.
- Use any of the themed slideshows from iPhoto ’09 or choose from two new themes (Photo Edges and Watercolor Panels) in Aperture 3.
- Choose borders, padding, and background colors; add title slides between photos.
New in Aperture 2.1.4 (Aug 27, 2009)
- Addresses general compatibility and overall stability in the following areas:
- Creating books
- Ordering books and prints
- Slideshows
- The update is recommended for all users of Aperture 2.
New in Aperture 2.1.3 (Apr 15, 2009)
- Improves overall stability and addresses minor issues in a number of areas, including the display of thumbnails on import and image rotation.
- The update is recommended for all users of Aperture 2.
New in Aperture 2.1.2 (Oct 21, 2008)
- The Aperture 2.1.2 update improves the printing quality of books, cards and calendars ordered through the Aperture printing service. The update is recommended for all customers using Aperture 2.
New in Aperture 2.1 (Mar 28, 2008)
- Aperture 2.1 updates various features of the application and addresses issues related to performance and overall stability.
- It also includes fixes that impact a number of other areas, including import, Quick Preview, All Projects view, image adjustments, books, printing, and export.
New in Aperture 2.0.1 (Mar 3, 2008)
- Aperture 2.0.1 addresses issues related to performance and overall stability. It also fixes a number of other minor issues. This update is recommended for all Aperture users.
New in Aperture 2.0 (Feb 13, 2008)
- Image adjustment controls such as Highlight Recovery, Definition, Vibrancy, and Vignette
- Retouch tool with soft-edged brush to remove unwanted elements from photos.
- Next-generation RAW image processing for highest-quality images
- Quick Preview mode for rapid-fire photo browsing
- Simplified user interface that maximizes screen space and provides direct access to your iPhoto library from within Aperture
- Integration with .Mac Web Gallery to instantly publish your photos, allowing visitors to view and download images.