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A walkthrough of the Aperture 3 workflow I use to process and publish the photos on my popular photography blog and Flickr stream.
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[email protected] - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/
Stuart Herbert
Aperture 3 Workflow
Processing in Apple’s AperturePublishing on Flickr & WordpressPromoting on Facebook & Twitter
[email protected] - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/
Stuart Herbert
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
About Stuart
• Amateur Photographer
• Largely Self-Taught
• Landscape and Post-Industrial South Wales
• Over 250,000 views on Flickr
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
About Stuart
• Amateur Photographer
• Largely Self-Taught
• Landscape and Post-Industrial South Wales
• Over 250,000 views on Flickr
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
About Stuart
• Amateur Photographer
• Largely Self-Taught
• Landscape and Post-Industrial South Wales
• Over 250,000 views on Flickr
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
About Stuart
• Amateur Photographer
• Largely Self-Taught
• Landscape and Post-Industrial South Wales
• Over 250,000 views on Flickr
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
What I Will Cover
• Processing in Apple’s Aperture
• Publishing on Flickr & Wordpress
• Promoting on Facebook & Twitter
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
What I Will Cover
• Processing in Apple’s Aperture
• Publishing on Flickr & Wordpress
• Promoting on Facebook & Twitter
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
What I Will Cover
• Processing in Apple’s Aperture
• Publishing on Flickr & Wordpress
• Promoting on Facebook & Twitter
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Why Aperture?
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
But You Hate Aperture?
• If you follow me on Twitter, you will have seen me complain about Aperture many times
• However, there is one key reason why Aperture remains my digital photography tool of choice
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
But You Hate Aperture?
• If you follow me on Twitter, you will have seen me complain about Aperture many times
• However, there is one key reason why Aperture remains my digital photography tool of choice
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
The Best Reason!
• Suits photographers who choose digital photography over digital image manipulation
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
What Does That Mean?
• Designed to store many thousands of images (like shoeboxes with negatives in them)
• Pioneered non-destructive editing(like re-printing from a negative)
• Editing tools adjust images, not manipulate(but you can use Photoshop if you need to)
• I feel like a photographer(and not like a Photoshopper)
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
What Does That Mean?
• Designed to store many thousands of images (like shoeboxes with negatives in them)
• Pioneered non-destructive editing(like re-printing from a negative)
• Editing tools adjust images, not manipulate(but you can use Photoshop if you need to)
• I feel like a photographer(and not like a Photoshopper)
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
What Does That Mean?
• Designed to store many thousands of images (like shoeboxes with negatives in them)
• Pioneered non-destructive editing(like re-printing from a negative)
• Editing tools adjust images, not manipulate(but you can use Photoshop if you need to)
• I feel like a photographer(and not like a Photoshopper)
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
What Does That Mean?
• Designed to store many thousands of images (like shoeboxes with negatives in them)
• Pioneered non-destructive editing(like re-printing from a negative)
• Editing tools adjust images, not manipulate(but you can use Photoshop if you need to)
• I feel like a photographer(and not like a Photoshopper)
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Feeding Aperture
• Aperture is like your cat - it exists to be worshipped
• Like your cat, it will ignore you when it feels unloved
• Spinning Beachball of Death (SBOD) is Aperture’s constant companion :(
• Investing in the right hardware really helps Aperture feel worshipped
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Feeding Aperture
• Aperture is like your cat - it exists to be worshipped
• Like your cat, it will ignore you when it feels unloved
• Spinning Beachball of Death (SBOD) is Aperture’s constant companion :(
• Investing in the right hardware really helps Aperture feel worshipped
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Feeding Aperture
• Aperture is like your cat - it exists to be worshipped
• Like your cat, it will ignore you when it feels unloved
• Spinning Beachball of Death (SBOD) is Aperture’s constant companion :(
• Investing in the right hardware really helps Aperture feel worshipped
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Feeding Aperture
• Aperture is like your cat - it exists to be worshipped
• Like your cat, it will ignore you when it feels unloved
• Spinning Beachball of Death (SBOD) is Aperture’s constant companion :(
• Investing in the right hardware really helps Aperture feel worshipped
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Feeding Aperture
• Aperture loves RAM
• Even more than it loves CPU!
• 4GB of RAM really helps
• I find it painful with just 2GB of RAM
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Feeding Aperture
• Aperture loves RAM
• Even more than it loves CPU!
• 4GB of RAM really helps
• I find it painful with just 2GB of RAM
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Feeding Aperture
• Aperture loves RAM
• Even more than it loves CPU!
• 4GB of RAM really helps
• I find it painful with just 2GB of RAM
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Feeding Aperture
• Aperture loves RAM
• Even more than it loves CPU!
• 4GB of RAM really helps
• I find it painful with just 2GB of RAM
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Feeding Aperture
• Aperture hits disks hard
• Shooting JPEG instead of RAW helps a little
• Fast disks help a lot, RAID 0 helps even more
• Firewire 800 helps more than USB for external drive connections
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Feeding Aperture
• Aperture hits disks hard
• Shooting JPEG instead of RAW helps a little
• Fast disks help a lot, RAID 0 helps even more
• Firewire 800 helps more than USB for external drive connections
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Feeding Aperture
• Aperture hits disks hard
• Shooting JPEG instead of RAW helps a little
• Fast disks help a lot, RAID 0 helps even more
• Firewire 800 helps more than USB for external drive connections
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Feeding Aperture
• Aperture hits disks hard
• Shooting JPEG instead of RAW helps a little
• Fast disks help a lot, RAID 0 helps even more
• Firewire 800 helps more than USB for external drive connections
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Feed Aperture Well ...
• ... and it will reward you with a great environment for your photography
• ... and you will spend more time being creative and less time being a computer operator
• ... and your workflow will help rather than hinder your enjoyment
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Feed Aperture Well ...
• ... and it will reward you with a great environment for your photography
• ... and you will spend more time being creative and less time being a computer operator
• ... and your workflow will help rather than hinder your enjoyment
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Feed Aperture Well ...
• ... and it will reward you with a great environment for your photography
• ... and you will spend more time being creative and less time being a computer operator
• ... and your workflow will help rather than hinder your enjoyment
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Why Do We Need A Workflow?
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Why A Workflow At All
• A route map from camera to browser
• Make sure nothing is missed along the way!
• Repeatable results help with quality
• Saves time with practice
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Why A Workflow At All
• A route map from camera to browser
• Make sure nothing is missed along the way!
• Repeatable results help with quality
• Saves time with practice
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Why A Workflow At All
• A route map from camera to browser
• Make sure nothing is missed along the way!
• Repeatable results help with quality
• Saves time with practice
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Why A Workflow At All
• A route map from camera to browser
• Make sure nothing is missed along the way!
• Repeatable results help with quality
• Saves time with practice
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
My Workflow
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
My Workflow
• Eight-stage process
• Archive all, publish the best
• Biased towards my tastes
• Other workflows will rock too
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
My Workflow
• Eight-stage process
• Archive all, publish the best
• Biased towards my tastes
• Other workflows will rock too
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
My Workflow
• Eight-stage process
• Archive all, publish the best
• Biased towards my tastes
• Other workflows will rock too
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
My Workflow
• Eight-stage process
• Archive all, publish the best
• Biased towards my tastes
• Other workflows will rock too
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Eight-Stage Process
1.Shoot
2.Import
3.Filter Out
4.Post-Process
5.Filter Again
6.Keyword
7.Publish
8.Review
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Eight-Stage Process
1.Shoot
2.Import
3.Filter Out
4.Post-Process
5.Filter Again
6.Keyword
7.Publish
8.Review
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Eight-Stage Process
1.Shoot
2.Import
3.Filter Out
4.Post-Process
5.Filter Again
6.Keyword
7.Publish
8.Review
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Eight-Stage Process
1.Shoot
2.Import
3.Filter Out
4.Post-Process
5.Filter Again
6.Keyword
7.Publish
8.Review
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Eight-Stage Process
1.Shoot
2.Import
3.Filter Out
4.Post-Process
5.Filter Again
6.Keyword
7.Publish
8.Review
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Eight-Stage Process
1.Shoot
2.Import
3.Filter Out
4.Post-Process
5.Filter Again
6.Keyword
7.Publish
8.Review
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Eight-Stage Process
1.Shoot
2.Import
3.Filter Out
4.Post-Process
5.Filter Again
6.Keyword
7.Publish
8.Review
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Eight-Stage Process
1.Shoot
2.Import
3.Filter Out
4.Post-Process
5.Filter Again
6.Keyword
7.Publish
8.Review
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
1. Shoot
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Get It Close In-Camera
• Your original photo is your raw material
• The higher quality the raw material, the better the final result
• The very best photos need no post-processing at all
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Get It Close In-Camera
• Your original photo is your raw material
• The higher quality the raw material, the better the final result
• The very best photos need no post-processing at all
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Get It Close In-Camera
• Your original photo is your raw material
• The higher quality the raw material, the better the final result
• The very best photos need no post-processing at all
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Right First Time Shots
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Right First Time Shot
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Right First Time Shot
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Rescued In Post-Production
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Technical Basics
• Keep your lenses clean
• Keep your camera sensor clean
• Check your histograms for highlights
• Don’t let your shutter speed drop too low
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Technical Basics
• Keep your lenses clean
• Keep your camera sensor clean
• Check your histograms for highlights
• Don’t let your shutter speed drop too low
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Technical Basics
• Keep your lenses clean
• Keep your camera sensor clean
• Check your histograms for highlights
• Don’t let your shutter speed drop too low
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Technical Basics
• Keep your lenses clean
• Keep your camera sensor clean
• Check your histograms for highlights
• Don’t let your shutter speed drop too low
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Artistic Basics
• Be clear on your intention before you shoot
• Consider your choice of focal point
• Consider your depth of field
• Watch your backgrounds for clutter
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Artistic Basics
• Be clear on your intention before you shoot
• Consider your choice of focal point
• Consider your depth of field
• Watch your backgrounds for clutter
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Artistic Basics
• Be clear on your intention before you shoot
• Consider your choice of focal point
• Consider your depth of field
• Watch your backgrounds for clutter
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Artistic Basics
• Be clear on your intention before you shoot
• Consider your choice of focal point
• Consider your depth of field
• Watch your backgrounds for clutter
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
My Choices
• Aperture priority (shutter priority for HDR)
• Bracket 3 shots to deal with highlights
• -1/3 ev exposure compensation on DSLRs (does interesting things to colours)
• Fast glass to allow shallow depth of field
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
My Choices
• Aperture priority (shutter priority for HDR)
• Bracket 3 shots to deal with highlights
• -1/3 ev exposure compensation on DSLRs (does interesting things to colours)
• Fast glass to allow shallow depth of field
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
My Choices
• Aperture priority (shutter priority for HDR)
• Bracket 3 shots to deal with highlights
• -1/3 ev exposure compensation on DSLRs (does interesting things to colours)
• Fast glass to allow shallow depth of field
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
My Choices
• Aperture priority (shutter priority for HDR)
• Bracket 3 shots to deal with highlights
• -1/3 ev exposure compensation on DSLRs (does interesting things to colours)
• Fast glass to allow shallow depth of field
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Final Words On Shooting
• Shooting on digital is cheap
• So don’t be afraid to take many shots of the same subject in different ways
• You can always delete them if they suck
• But don’t delete them until you’re back at the computer if possible
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Final Words On Shooting
• Shooting on digital is cheap
• So don’t be afraid to take many shots of the same subject in different ways
• You can always delete them if they suck
• But don’t delete them until you’re back at the computer if possible
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Final Words On Shooting
• Shooting on digital is cheap
• So don’t be afraid to take many shots of the same subject in different ways
• You can always delete them if they suck
• But don’t delete them until you’re back at the computer if possible
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Final Words On Shooting
• Shooting on digital is cheap
• So don’t be afraid to take many shots of the same subject in different ways
• You can always delete them if they suck
• But don’t delete them until you’re back at the computer if possible
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
2. Import
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Import
• Gets your photos into Aperture
• Stores your photos into a structure that suits the way you work
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Import
• Gets your photos into Aperture
• Stores your photos into a structure that suits the way you work
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Organising Photos
• One Aperture project per photography project, per year
• One album per photo-shoot, named by date
• Albums stored in a folder called Incoming
• Suits the way my memory works
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Organising Photos
• One Aperture project per photography project, per year
• One album per photo-shoot, named by date
• Albums stored in a folder called Incoming
• Suits the way my memory works
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Organising Photos
• One Aperture project per photography project, per year
• One album per photo-shoot, named by date
• Albums stored in a folder called Incoming
• Suits the way my memory works
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Organising Photos
• One Aperture project per photography project, per year
• One album per photo-shoot, named by date
• Albums stored in a folder called Incoming
• Suits the way my memory works
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Stack Your Bracketed Shots
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Stacking
• If you bracket, you should stack
• If you shoot panoramas, you should stack
• Keeps the filmstrip uncluttered later on
• I don’t stack similar shots - I think of similar shots as separate images
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Stacking
• If you bracket, you should stack
• If you shoot panoramas, you should stack
• Keeps the filmstrip uncluttered later on
• I don’t stack similar shots - I think of similar shots as separate images
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Stacking
• If you bracket, you should stack
• If you shoot panoramas, you should stack
• Keeps the filmstrip uncluttered later on
• I don’t stack similar shots - I think of similar shots as separate images
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Stacking
• If you bracket, you should stack
• If you shoot panoramas, you should stack
• Keeps the filmstrip uncluttered later on
• I don’t stack similar shots - I think of similar shots as separate images
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
3. Filter Out
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Filter Out
• Purpose: pick images worth post-processing
• Take the opt-in approach
• It’s fine to pick similar shots at this stage
• Not all shots chosen here have to be published
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Filter Out
• Purpose: pick images worth post-processing
• Take the opt-in approach
• It’s fine to pick similar shots at this stage
• Not all shots chosen here have to be published
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Filter Out
• Purpose: pick images worth post-processing
• Take the opt-in approach
• It’s fine to pick similar shots at this stage
• Not all shots chosen here have to be published
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Filter Out
• Purpose: pick images worth post-processing
• Take the opt-in approach
• It’s fine to pick similar shots at this stage
• Not all shots chosen here have to be published
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Review Each Image
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Review Each Image
• Each image deserves your full attention
• Quickly skip the images that are technically flawed
• Ask yourself: does this image have potential?
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Review Each Image
• Each image deserves your full attention
• Quickly skip the images that are technically flawed
• Ask yourself: does this image have potential?
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Review Each Image
• Each image deserves your full attention
• Quickly skip the images that are technically flawed
• Ask yourself: does this image have potential?
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Mark Promising Images 3 Stars
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Rating Images
• Rate images to remember your choices
• cmd-1 to cmd-5 awards stars
• cmd-0 removes stars
• cmd-9 marks images as ‘rejected’
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Rating Images
• Rate images to remember your choices
• cmd-1 to cmd-5 awards stars
• cmd-0 removes stars
• cmd-9 marks images as ‘rejected’
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Rating Images
• Rate images to remember your choices
• cmd-1 to cmd-5 awards stars
• cmd-0 removes stars
• cmd-9 marks images as ‘rejected’
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Rating Images
• Rate images to remember your choices
• cmd-1 to cmd-5 awards stars
• cmd-0 removes stars
• cmd-9 marks images as ‘rejected’
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
My Rating System
• 3 stars == worth post-processing
• 4 stars == post-processed
• 5 stars == published
• 1 & 2 stars unused
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
My Rating System
• 3 stars == worth post-processing
• 4 stars == post-processed
• 5 stars == published
• 1 & 2 stars unused
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
My Rating System
• 3 stars == worth post-processing
• 4 stars == post-processed
• 5 stars == published
• 1 & 2 stars unused
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
My Rating System
• 3 stars == worth post-processing
• 4 stars == post-processed
• 5 stars == published
• 1 & 2 stars unused
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Use Loupe If In Doubt
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Using The Loupe
• The loupe allows you to inspect up close
• ~ key toggles loupe on and off
• Judgement call on whether photo is sharp or not when viewed at 100%
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Using The Loupe
• The loupe allows you to inspect up close
• ~ key toggles loupe on and off
• Judgement call on whether photo is sharp or not when viewed at 100%
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Using The Loupe
• The loupe allows you to inspect up close
• ~ key toggles loupe on and off
• Judgement call on whether photo is sharp or not when viewed at 100%
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Filter On Three Stars or Better
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Filter On Stars Awarded
• Filter on viewing only 3 stars or better
• Hides the photos that didn’t make the cut
• Filter control is normally beside the filmstrip
• In ‘browser’ view, filter control is top-right of the screen
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Filter On Stars Awarded
• Filter on viewing only 3 stars or better
• Hides the photos that didn’t make the cut
• Filter control is normally beside the filmstrip
• In ‘browser’ view, filter control is top-right of the screen
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Filter On Stars Awarded
• Filter on viewing only 3 stars or better
• Hides the photos that didn’t make the cut
• Filter control is normally beside the filmstrip
• In ‘browser’ view, filter control is top-right of the screen
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Filter On Stars Awarded
• Filter on viewing only 3 stars or better
• Hides the photos that didn’t make the cut
• Filter control is normally beside the filmstrip
• In ‘browser’ view, filter control is top-right of the screen
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Filter Not Delete
• Filtering is non-destructive; deleting is destructive
• Your opinion on an image might change in future
• Storage space for photos is cheap
• You may never be able to re-create a photo that you deleted
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Filter Not Delete
• Filtering is non-destructive; deleting is destructive
• Your opinion on an image might change in future
• Storage space for photos is cheap
• You may never be able to re-create a photo that you deleted
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Filter Not Delete
• Filtering is non-destructive; deleting is destructive
• Your opinion on an image might change in future
• Storage space for photos is cheap
• You may never be able to re-create a photo that you deleted
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Filter Not Delete
• Filtering is non-destructive; deleting is destructive
• Your opinion on an image might change in future
• Storage space for photos is cheap
• You may never be able to re-create a photo that you deleted
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Review Images As A Group
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Plenty Of Similar Images At This Stage
Similar Images; only 1 will make final cut
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Group Review
• Review photos together that will be published together
• Do they all fit into a similar style and quality?
• ‘Browser’ viewer in Aperture 3 great for this
• Light tables from Aperture 2 also still available
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Group Review
• Review photos together that will be published together
• Do they all fit into a similar style and quality?
• ‘Browser’ viewer in Aperture 3 great for this
• Light tables from Aperture 2 also still available
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Group Review
• Review photos together that will be published together
• Do they all fit into a similar style and quality?
• ‘Browser’ viewer in Aperture 3 great for this
• Light tables from Aperture 2 also still available
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Group Review
• Review photos together that will be published together
• Do they all fit into a similar style and quality?
• ‘Browser’ viewer in Aperture 3 great for this
• Light tables from Aperture 2 also still available
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Keep In Mind
• The better you get at filtering out weak images at this stage, the less time you will waste later on
• The photos that survive this review are worth the time to post-process
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Keep In Mind
• The better you get at filtering out weak images at this stage, the less time you will waste later on
• The photos that survive this review are worth the time to post-process
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
4. Post-Process
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Post-Processing
• Purpose: bring out an image’s full potential
• Sometimes a bit of salvaging goes on too
• Each image’s needs are unique
• But you can get close using Aperture’s presets
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Post-Processing
• Purpose: bring out an image’s full potential
• Sometimes a bit of salvaging goes on too
• Each image’s needs are unique
• But you can get close using Aperture’s presets
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Post-Processing
• Purpose: bring out an image’s full potential
• Sometimes a bit of salvaging goes on too
• Each image’s needs are unique
• But you can get close using Aperture’s presets
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Post-Processing
• Purpose: bring out an image’s full potential
• Sometimes a bit of salvaging goes on too
• Each image’s needs are unique
• But you can get close using Aperture’s presets
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
My Post-Process Steps1. View Full Screen
2. Open Adjustments Panel
3. Crop Image
4. Apply Presets
5. Apply Mood
6. Adjust Shadows
7. Adjust Levels
8. Adjust White Balance
9. Make Per-Image Adjustments
10.Mark Image As 4 Stars
11.Compare With Original
12.Try Something Different
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
My Post-Process Steps1. View Full Screen
2. Open Adjustments Panel
3. Crop Image
4. Apply Presets
5. Apply Mood
6. Adjust Shadows
7. Adjust Levels
8. Adjust White Balance
9. Make Per-Image Adjustments
10.Mark Image As 4 Stars
11.Compare With Original
12.Try Something Different
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
My Post-Process Steps1. View Full Screen
2. Open Adjustments Panel
3. Crop Image
4. Apply Presets
5. Apply Mood
6. Adjust Shadows
7. Adjust Levels
8. Adjust White Balance
9. Make Per-Image Adjustments
10.Mark Image As 4 Stars
11.Compare With Original
12.Try Something Different
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
My Post-Process Steps1. View Full Screen
2. Open Adjustments Panel
3. Crop Image
4. Apply Presets
5. Apply Mood
6. Adjust Shadows
7. Adjust Levels
8. Adjust White Balance
9. Make Per-Image Adjustments
10.Mark Image As 4 Stars
11.Compare With Original
12.Try Something Different
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
My Post-Process Steps1. View Full Screen
2. Open Adjustments Panel
3. Crop Image
4. Apply Presets
5. Apply Mood
6. Adjust Shadows
7. Adjust Levels
8. Adjust White Balance
9. Make Per-Image Adjustments
10.Mark Image As 4 Stars
11.Compare With Original
12.Try Something Different
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
My Post-Process Steps1. View Full Screen
2. Open Adjustments Panel
3. Crop Image
4. Apply Presets
5. Apply Mood
6. Adjust Shadows
7. Adjust Levels
8. Adjust White Balance
9. Make Per-Image Adjustments
10.Mark Image As 4 Stars
11.Compare With Original
12.Try Something Different
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
My Post-Process Steps1. View Full Screen
2. Open Adjustments Panel
3. Crop Image
4. Apply Presets
5. Apply Mood
6. Adjust Shadows
7. Adjust Levels
8. Adjust White Balance
9. Make Per-Image Adjustments
10.Mark Image As 4 Stars
11.Compare With Original
12.Try Something Different
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
My Post-Process Steps1. View Full Screen
2. Open Adjustments Panel
3. Crop Image
4. Apply Presets
5. Apply Mood
6. Adjust Shadows
7. Adjust Levels
8. Adjust White Balance
9. Make Per-Image Adjustments
10.Mark Image As 4 Stars
11.Compare With Original
12.Try Something Different
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
My Post-Process Steps1. View Full Screen
2. Open Adjustments Panel
3. Crop Image
4. Apply Presets
5. Apply Mood
6. Adjust Shadows
7. Adjust Levels
8. Adjust White Balance
9. Make Per-Image Adjustments
10.Mark Image As 4 Stars
11.Compare With Original
12.Try Something Different
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
My Post-Process Steps1. View Full Screen
2. Open Adjustments Panel
3. Crop Image
4. Apply Presets
5. Apply Mood
6. Adjust Shadows
7. Adjust Levels
8. Adjust White Balance
9. Make Per-Image Adjustments
10.Mark Image As 4 Stars
11.Compare With Original
12.Try Something Different
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
My Post-Process Steps1. View Full Screen
2. Open Adjustments Panel
3. Crop Image
4. Apply Presets
5. Apply Mood
6. Adjust Shadows
7. Adjust Levels
8. Adjust White Balance
9. Make Per-Image Adjustments
10.Mark Image As 4 Stars
11.Compare With Original
12.Try Something Different
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
My Post-Process Steps1. View Full Screen
2. Open Adjustments Panel
3. Crop Image
4. Apply Presets
5. Apply Mood
6. Adjust Shadows
7. Adjust Levels
8. Adjust White Balance
9. Make Per-Image Adjustments
10.Mark Image As 4 Stars
11.Compare With Original
12.Try Something Different
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Switch To Full Screen Mode
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Full Screen Mode
• Press ‘f’ to enter and leave full screen mode
• Gives you more space to see your photo
• Viewing on black makes adjustments easier
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Full Screen Mode
• Press ‘f’ to enter and leave full screen mode
• Gives you more space to see your photo
• Viewing on black makes adjustments easier
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Full Screen Mode
• Press ‘f’ to enter and leave full screen mode
• Gives you more space to see your photo
• Viewing on black makes adjustments easier
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Open The Adjustments Panel
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Adjustments Panel
• Press ‘h’ to toggle the panel on & off
• It can float above your photo, or dock to either side
• It contains all of the post-processing tools
• Some tools are added to the panel by default, some will need adding as you go along
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Adjustments Panel
• Press ‘h’ to toggle the panel on & off
• It can float above your photo, or dock to either side
• It contains all of the post-processing tools
• Some tools are added to the panel by default, some will need adding as you go along
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Adjustments Panel
• Press ‘h’ to toggle the panel on & off
• It can float above your photo, or dock to either side
• It contains all of the post-processing tools
• Some tools are added to the panel by default, some will need adding as you go along
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Adjustments Panel
• Press ‘h’ to toggle the panel on & off
• It can float above your photo, or dock to either side
• It contains all of the post-processing tools
• Some tools are added to the panel by default, some will need adding as you go along
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Apply A 16:9 Widescreen Crop
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Crop Applied
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Cropping Images
• Image crops are entirely personal taste
• Some crops are necessary to salvage an image!
• I prefer the widescreen look
• You don’t have to crop if you don’t want to
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Cropping Images
• Image crops are entirely personal taste
• Some crops are necessary to salvage an image!
• I prefer the widescreen look
• You don’t have to crop if you don’t want to
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Cropping Images
• Image crops are entirely personal taste
• Some crops are necessary to salvage an image!
• I prefer the widescreen look
• You don’t have to crop if you don’t want to
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Cropping Images
• Image crops are entirely personal taste
• Some crops are necessary to salvage an image!
• I prefer the widescreen look
• You don’t have to crop if you don’t want to
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Pick & Apply A Preset
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Preset Applied
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
What Are Presets?
• Presets are pre-defined settings for adjustments
• Aperture 3 ships with some basic ones
• You can download more from the web
• You can also create your own
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
What Are Presets?
• Presets are pre-defined settings for adjustments
• Aperture 3 ships with some basic ones
• You can download more from the web
• You can also create your own
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
What Are Presets?
• Presets are pre-defined settings for adjustments
• Aperture 3 ships with some basic ones
• You can download more from the web
• You can also create your own
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
What Are Presets?
• Presets are pre-defined settings for adjustments
• Aperture 3 ships with some basic ones
• You can download more from the web
• You can also create your own
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
My Approach To Adjustments
• Broken into two types of preset
• Per-camera body attempt to mimic same effect using settings appropriate for that body
• ‘Moods’ apply same effect regardless of camera body
• Speedy and effective, but YMMV
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
My Approach To Adjustments
• Broken into two types of preset
• Per-camera body attempt to mimic same effect using settings appropriate for that body
• ‘Moods’ apply same effect regardless of camera body
• Speedy and effective, but YMMV
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
My Approach To Adjustments
• Broken into two types of preset
• Per-camera body attempt to mimic same effect using settings appropriate for that body
• ‘Moods’ apply same effect regardless of camera body
• Speedy and effective, but YMMV
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
My Approach To Adjustments
• Broken into two types of preset
• Per-camera body attempt to mimic same effect using settings appropriate for that body
• ‘Moods’ apply same effect regardless of camera body
• Speedy and effective, but YMMV
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Creating Presets
• Each preset started out as a set of adjustments in the panel
• Lengthy tweaking period before happy
• New to Aperture 3: ability to save several adjustment settings as a single preset
• Make your own - use this powerful feature!
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Creating Presets
• Each preset started out as a set of adjustments in the panel
• Lengthy tweaking period before happy
• New to Aperture 3: ability to save several adjustment settings as a single preset
• Make your own - use this powerful feature!
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Creating Presets
• Each preset started out as a set of adjustments in the panel
• Lengthy tweaking period before happy
• New to Aperture 3: ability to save several adjustment settings as a single preset
• Make your own - use this powerful feature!
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Creating Presets
• Each preset started out as a set of adjustments in the panel
• Lengthy tweaking period before happy
• New to Aperture 3: ability to save several adjustment settings as a single preset
• Make your own - use this powerful feature!
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Pick & Apply A Mood
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Mood Applied
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Using Moods
• Moods are just the way I use presets
• I limit them to adjusting colour, mostly
• Color monochrome at reduced strength is your friend here :)
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Using Moods
• Moods are just the way I use presets
• I limit them to adjusting colour, mostly
• Color monochrome at reduced strength is your friend here :)
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Using Moods
• Moods are just the way I use presets
• I limit them to adjusting colour, mostly
• Color monochrome at reduced strength is your friend here :)
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Adjust Shadows To Taste
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Shadows Adjusted
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Adjusting Shadows
• You don’t have to shoot RAW to be able to adjust shadows successfully
• The larger the adjustment, the more problems you may introduce into your image
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Adjusting Shadows
• You don’t have to shoot RAW to be able to adjust shadows successfully
• The larger the adjustment, the more problems you may introduce into your image
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Use Levels To Brighten Image
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Levels Adjusted
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Adjusting Levels
• Our earlier adjustments will darken your image
• I find dragging the levels best way to brighten image
• Main danger is not brightening the image enough!
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Adjusting Levels
• Our earlier adjustments will darken your image
• I find dragging the levels best way to brighten image
• Main danger is not brightening the image enough!
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Adjusting Levels
• Our earlier adjustments will darken your image
• I find dragging the levels best way to brighten image
• Main danger is not brightening the image enough!
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Check & Adjust White Balance
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
White Balance Adjusted
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
White Balance
• You need something white, grey or black in your image
• Some photographers carry grey card with them to use in a reference shot
• Getting this right can take several attempts
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
White Balance
• You need something white, grey or black in your image
• Some photographers carry grey card with them to use in a reference shot
• Getting this right can take several attempts
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
White Balance
• You need something white, grey or black in your image
• Some photographers carry grey card with them to use in a reference shot
• Getting this right can take several attempts
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Additional Adjustments
• Each image’s needs are unique
• Presets don’t nail every image every time because I’m shooting outdoors where conditions vary from one minute to the next
• Additional adjustments I make the most are color, sharpness and saturation
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Additional Adjustments
• Each image’s needs are unique
• Presets don’t nail every image every time because I’m shooting outdoors where conditions vary from one minute to the next
• Additional adjustments I make the most are color, sharpness and saturation
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Additional Adjustments
• Each image’s needs are unique
• Presets don’t nail every image every time because I’m shooting outdoors where conditions vary from one minute to the next
• Additional adjustments I make the most are color, sharpness and saturation
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Mark Image As Four Stars
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Mark Image As 4 Stars
• Reminds me that I have post-processed this image
• Gives me an easy way to filter out all unprocessed images later on
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Mark Image As 4 Stars
• Reminds me that I have post-processed this image
• Gives me an easy way to filter out all unprocessed images later on
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Original Image
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Post-Processed Image
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Compare With Original
• Always compare with your pre-processed shot
• Easy to lose sight of the image’s potential whilst making adjustments
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Compare With Original
• Always compare with your pre-processed shot
• Easy to lose sight of the image’s potential whilst making adjustments
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Not Happy? Make A Duplicate
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Try Different Looks
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Try Different Looks
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Post-Process Results
• Many hours of pleasure spent tweaking tiny adjustments to get a photo ‘just right’
• Creative fun developing alternative looks for the same image
• A set of photos to consider publishing
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Post-Process Results
• Many hours of pleasure spent tweaking tiny adjustments to get a photo ‘just right’
• Creative fun developing alternative looks for the same image
• A set of photos to consider publishing
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Post-Process Results
• Many hours of pleasure spent tweaking tiny adjustments to get a photo ‘just right’
• Creative fun developing alternative looks for the same image
• A set of photos to consider publishing
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
5. Filter Again
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Filter Again
• Do you want to publish every photo that you have processed?
• The key to quality is to be utterly ruthless now
• Less photos (but higher quality) always always always beats more photos (but lower quality)
• In turn, this will drive up the quality of your original photos over time
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Filter Again
• Do you want to publish every photo that you have processed?
• The key to quality is to be utterly ruthless now
• Less photos (but higher quality) always always always beats more photos (but lower quality)
• In turn, this will drive up the quality of your original photos over time
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Filter Again
• Do you want to publish every photo that you have processed?
• The key to quality is to be utterly ruthless now
• Less photos (but higher quality) always always always beats more photos (but lower quality)
• In turn, this will drive up the quality of your original photos over time
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Filter Again
• Do you want to publish every photo that you have processed?
• The key to quality is to be utterly ruthless now
• Less photos (but higher quality) always always always beats more photos (but lower quality)
• In turn, this will drive up the quality of your original photos over time
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Post-Processed Shots
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
How To Filter Again
• Set the filmstrip / browser to filter for 4 stars or better
• Pick the ones you really want to publish, and mark them as 5 stars
• Rinse and repeat until you are happy
• If in doubt, leave a photo at 4 stars
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
How To Filter Again
• Set the filmstrip / browser to filter for 4 stars or better
• Pick the ones you really want to publish, and mark them as 5 stars
• Rinse and repeat until you are happy
• If in doubt, leave a photo at 4 stars
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
How To Filter Again
• Set the filmstrip / browser to filter for 4 stars or better
• Pick the ones you really want to publish, and mark them as 5 stars
• Rinse and repeat until you are happy
• If in doubt, leave a photo at 4 stars
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
How To Filter Again
• Set the filmstrip / browser to filter for 4 stars or better
• Pick the ones you really want to publish, and mark them as 5 stars
• Rinse and repeat until you are happy
• If in doubt, leave a photo at 4 stars
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Don’t Forget ...
• ... you can go back to each photo and try a different look
• ... and you can go back to your unrated photos to see if any of those are worth reconsidering
• ... keep tinkering and filtering until you are sure that you have your final set of shots
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Don’t Forget ...
• ... you can go back to each photo and try a different look
• ... and you can go back to your unrated photos to see if any of those are worth reconsidering
• ... keep tinkering and filtering until you are sure that you have your final set of shots
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Don’t Forget ...
• ... you can go back to each photo and try a different look
• ... and you can go back to your unrated photos to see if any of those are worth reconsidering
• ... keep tinkering and filtering until you are sure that you have your final set of shots
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
6. Keyword
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Keywording
• Exactly the same as tagging on Flickr
• Helps people find your photos online
• Helps you search a large archive of photos in future years :)
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Keywording
• Exactly the same as tagging on Flickr
• Helps people find your photos online
• Helps you search a large archive of photos in future years :)
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Keywording
• Exactly the same as tagging on Flickr
• Helps people find your photos online
• Helps you search a large archive of photos in future years :)
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
My Keyword Hierarchy
• Location
• Project
• Points of Interest
• Other Keywords
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
My Keyword Hierarchy
• Location
• Project
• Points of Interest
• Other Keywords
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
My Keyword Hierarchy
• Location
• Project
• Points of Interest
• Other Keywords
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
My Keyword Hierarchy
• Location
• Project
• Points of Interest
• Other Keywords
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Keywording In Aperture
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Keywording In Aperture
• Tag all the photos with the common keywords first (location, shoot title, ...)
• Tag each photo with keywords to capture its unique elements next
• Keywording is slow and boring, but worth the effort on the right photos
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Keywording In Aperture
• Tag all the photos with the common keywords first (location, shoot title, ...)
• Tag each photo with keywords to capture its unique elements next
• Keywording is slow and boring, but worth the effort on the right photos
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Keywording In Aperture
• Tag all the photos with the common keywords first (location, shoot title, ...)
• Tag each photo with keywords to capture its unique elements next
• Keywording is slow and boring, but worth the effort on the right photos
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
7. Publish
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Publishing The Photos
• Publish to Flickr first
• Write the descriptions up on Flickr
• Copy the descriptions into a blog post
• Schedule the blog post for next available slot
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Publishing The Photos
• Publish to Flickr first
• Write the descriptions up on Flickr
• Copy the descriptions into a blog post
• Schedule the blog post for next available slot
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Publishing The Photos
• Publish to Flickr first
• Write the descriptions up on Flickr
• Copy the descriptions into a blog post
• Schedule the blog post for next available slot
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Publishing The Photos
• Publish to Flickr first
• Write the descriptions up on Flickr
• Copy the descriptions into a blog post
• Schedule the blog post for next available slot
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Exporting From Aperture
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
FlickrExport’s Window
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Exporting To Flickr
• I use FlickrExport plugin ... well worth its cost
• Export all photos as JPEG original size
• The photos go into a new photoset
• The photos are published as public
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Exporting To Flickr
• I use FlickrExport plugin ... well worth its cost
• Export all photos as JPEG original size
• The photos go into a new photoset
• The photos are published as public
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Exporting To Flickr
• I use FlickrExport plugin ... well worth its cost
• Export all photos as JPEG original size
• The photos go into a new photoset
• The photos are published as public
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Exporting To Flickr
• I use FlickrExport plugin ... well worth its cost
• Export all photos as JPEG original size
• The photos go into a new photoset
• The photos are published as public
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Editing The Photo On Flickr: Before ...
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
... and After
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Editing On Flickr
• Where I set titles + writeups for each photo
• The writeups will become the text in the Wordpress blog post
• Allows my Flickr followers to read the story sooner
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Editing On Flickr
• Where I set titles + writeups for each photo
• The writeups will become the text in the Wordpress blog post
• Allows my Flickr followers to read the story sooner
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Editing On Flickr
• Where I set titles + writeups for each photo
• The writeups will become the text in the Wordpress blog post
• Allows my Flickr followers to read the story sooner
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Blogging On Wordpress
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Blogging On Wordpress
• Bulk of the article are the words already written for the photos on Flickr
• I add a short introduction that’s unique to the blog
• I used to write extra sections, but these detracted from the photography
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Blogging On Wordpress
• Bulk of the article are the words already written for the photos on Flickr
• I add a short introduction that’s unique to the blog
• I used to write extra sections, but these detracted from the photography
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Blogging On Wordpress
• Bulk of the article are the words already written for the photos on Flickr
• I add a short introduction that’s unique to the blog
• I used to write extra sections, but these detracted from the photography
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Embedding Medium Images From Flickr
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Embedding Photos
• By far the best way is to cut-and-paste the link from the ‘medium’ size photo on Flickr
• Takes a bit of time, but once done never breaks
• I used to use Wordpress plugins to do this, but they broke when I upgraded Wordpress
• Am in the process of going through my old articles and fixing all the missing images :(
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Embedding Photos
• By far the best way is to cut-and-paste the link from the ‘medium’ size photo on Flickr
• Takes a bit of time, but once done never breaks
• I used to use Wordpress plugins to do this, but they broke when I upgraded Wordpress
• Am in the process of going through my old articles and fixing all the missing images :(
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Embedding Photos
• By far the best way is to cut-and-paste the link from the ‘medium’ size photo on Flickr
• Takes a bit of time, but once done never breaks
• I used to use Wordpress plugins to do this, but they broke when I upgraded Wordpress
• Am in the process of going through my old articles and fixing all the missing images :(
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Embedding Photos
• By far the best way is to cut-and-paste the link from the ‘medium’ size photo on Flickr
• Takes a bit of time, but once done never breaks
• I used to use Wordpress plugins to do this, but they broke when I upgraded Wordpress
• Am in the process of going through my old articles and fixing all the missing images :(
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Scheduling On Wordpress
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Scheduling
• I aim to publish new article every week day
• But I am not a professional blogger!
• Solution: build up a queue of articles, and schedule in Wordpress for future publication
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Scheduling
• I aim to publish new article every week day
• But I am not a professional blogger!
• Solution: build up a queue of articles, and schedule in Wordpress for future publication
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Scheduling
• I aim to publish new article every week day
• But I am not a professional blogger!
• Solution: build up a queue of articles, and schedule in Wordpress for future publication
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Previewing On Wordpress
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Previewing Checklist
• Check that the blog post is scheduled for the right day
• Check that all the photos appear correctly
• Check that it makes sense when read as a single article!
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Previewing Checklist
• Check that the blog post is scheduled for the right day
• Check that all the photos appear correctly
• Check that it makes sense when read as a single article!
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Previewing Checklist
• Check that the blog post is scheduled for the right day
• Check that all the photos appear correctly
• Check that it makes sense when read as a single article!
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Announcements
• My audience follows my work in different ways
• RSS feed from my blog
• Twitter messages from @stuphotos or @stuherbert
• Facebook updates
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Announcements
• My audience follows my work in different ways
• RSS feed from my blog
• Twitter messages from @stuphotos or @stuherbert
• Facebook updates
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Announcements
• My audience follows my work in different ways
• RSS feed from my blog
• Twitter messages from @stuphotos or @stuherbert
• Facebook updates
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Announcements
• My audience follows my work in different ways
• RSS feed from my blog
• Twitter messages from @stuphotos or @stuherbert
• Facebook updates
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Schedule Tweets & Facebook
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Schedule via HootSuite
• Announcements can be scheduled
• Scheduled announcements much more reliable than doing it by hand
• HootSuite supports Twitter & Facebook
• Remember to time announcement for after the blog post has gone live :)
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Schedule via HootSuite
• Announcements can be scheduled
• Scheduled announcements much more reliable than doing it by hand
• HootSuite supports Twitter & Facebook
• Remember to time announcement for after the blog post has gone live :)
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Schedule via HootSuite
• Announcements can be scheduled
• Scheduled announcements much more reliable than doing it by hand
• HootSuite supports Twitter & Facebook
• Remember to time announcement for after the blog post has gone live :)
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Schedule via HootSuite
• Announcements can be scheduled
• Scheduled announcements much more reliable than doing it by hand
• HootSuite supports Twitter & Facebook
• Remember to time announcement for after the blog post has gone live :)
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
8. Review
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Why Review?
• Photos look different on different computer screens
• You might change your mind after seeing the photo published on Flickr or your blog
• Also an opportunity to enjoy your final work :)
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Why Review?
• Photos look different on different computer screens
• You might change your mind after seeing the photo published on Flickr or your blog
• Also an opportunity to enjoy your final work :)
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Why Review?
• Photos look different on different computer screens
• You might change your mind after seeing the photo published on Flickr or your blog
• Also an opportunity to enjoy your final work :)
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Where I Review
• Desktop monitor at home (it has great colour)
• Desktop monitor at work (it has crappy colour, like nearly all flat-panel monitors do)
• iPhone & iPad screen (vibrancy and saturation look different on these)
• Where would be appropriate for you?
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Where I Review
• Desktop monitor at home (it has great colour)
• Desktop monitor at work (it has crappy colour, like nearly all flat-panel monitors do)
• iPhone & iPad screen (vibrancy and saturation look different on these)
• Where would be appropriate for you?
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Where I Review
• Desktop monitor at home (it has great colour)
• Desktop monitor at work (it has crappy colour, like nearly all flat-panel monitors do)
• iPhone & iPad screen (vibrancy and saturation look different on these)
• Where would be appropriate for you?
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Where I Review
• Desktop monitor at home (it has great colour)
• Desktop monitor at work (it has crappy colour, like nearly all flat-panel monitors do)
• iPhone & iPad screen (vibrancy and saturation look different on these)
• Where would be appropriate for you?
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Summing Up
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Summing Up
• My workflow gets me from photo to published consistently time after time
• My workflow starts wide, and homes in on the final images to publish
• The quality of the original photo is always key
• Aperture is non-destructive, so experiment!
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Summing Up
• My workflow gets me from photo to published consistently time after time
• My workflow starts wide, and homes in on the final images to publish
• The quality of the original photo is always key
• Aperture is non-destructive, so experiment!
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Summing Up
• My workflow gets me from photo to published consistently time after time
• My workflow starts wide, and homes in on the final images to publish
• The quality of the original photo is always key
• Aperture is non-destructive, so experiment!
Stuart Herbert - http://blog.stuartherbert.com/photography/Aperture 3 Workflow
Summing Up
• My workflow gets me from photo to published consistently time after time
• My workflow starts wide, and homes in on the final images to publish
• The quality of the original photo is always key
• Aperture is non-destructive, so experiment!
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Stuart Herbert
Thanks For Reading
Feedback welcome!
I’d love to hear your success stories
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Stuart Herbert
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