Operation Manual

Reprocessing Images from Previous Versions of Aperture
Aperture provides image processing algorithms that deliver improved image quality.
With improved default rendering of RAW images from supported cameras, Aperture 3
provides significantly enhanced image quality with improvements in noise reduction,
sharpening, and highlights recovery.
To maintain the image integrity of the existing photos in your Aperture library, Aperture
allows you to retain the original processing of your images from previous versions,
selectively process images using the new Aperture image processing, or create duplicate
versions of each original image file with Aperture image processing applied. However,
some adjustments and brushed adjustments are not available unless the selected image
uses Aperture 3 image processing.
For more information about reprocessing images, see the following sections:
• Strategies for Reprocessing Images
• Reprocessing an Image Selection
• Reprocessing Images Individually
Strategies for Reprocessing Images
When you start using Aperture, all of your existing images continue to use the previous
version’s image processing, in order to preserve their appearance. Any of these images
can be individually reprocessed to use the Aperture 3 image processing. You can also
use the Reprocess Masters command in the Photos menu to reprocess selected images,
projects, books, slideshows, webpages and web journals, Light Table albums, albums,
and Smart Albums.
Reprocessing a large number of images can be a time-consuming process. Therefore,
you may find it easier to reprocess images on an as-needed basis. For example, if you
have five-star selects, you may decide to initially reprocess only those images. Images are
not affected by being reprocessed more than once; if an image already uses Aperture 3
image processing, reprocessing it again has no effect.
Reprocessing an Image Selection
You can reprocess all images, reprocess only images with adjustments, or reprocess only
images without adjustments. You can also reprocess images one at a time using the RAW
Fine Tuning controls in the Adjustments inspector or the Adjustments pane of the
Inspector HUD. For more information about reprocessing individual images, see
Reprocessing Images Individually.
To reprocess a selection of images
1 Select an image or a group of images.
2 Choose Photos > Reprocess Masters.
180 Chapter 4 Importing Images