Images are imported in the background, much like they were in 1.5.x, but AP2 displays the JPG previews for the RAW files immediately, making it possible to immediately display and pick images. Importing fresh files is incredibly fast. The very first encounter with Aperture 2.0 for photographers will be either importing new projects or converting their existing 1.5.x library. NOTE: The conversion is a one-way process, make sure to back up your library before you convert to 2.0′s new format.

AP2 seemed to perform pretty much the same with 100k files as it does with the 30 or so I played with before converting my library. It’s safe to assume the performance won’t be any worse on a smaller library.

I should mention up front that I am not playing with a small library of a few projects,I am basing all my findings on my live library of just more than 100,000 images. After having spent a week with it, I have to admit it’s justified. Notice the new tabbed inspector providing the ability to switch projects and adjust metadata without switching display modes.įirst and foremost Apple touts the new version’s speed. Over the same seven days I have put several projects through it, timed it, and tried to grasp its new features and changes.Īperture 2.0 full-screen mode across 2 monitors. Seven days ago, Apple released Aperture 2.0. Right image is the master file, left image is the adjusted version. New vignetter/de-vignette tools as well as a vibrancy adjustment are amongst many tools allowing more creative options without needing to move to an external editor and prevent wasting HD space on a duplicate file.

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