Aperture 3.1 Help

Hi,

I am a newbie with Aperture. Was using Lightroom before.

Yesterday was my first time downloading photos (raw files) to Aperture 3.1. I noticed that the color on loaded photos seems to change to a cooler color or different tint. Is this normal? I really don't like the color compare to the original.

Thanks for kind advice.

Echoherbie wrote in post #11222456
Hi,

I am a newbie with Aperture. Was using Lightroom before.

Yesterday was my first time downloading photos (raw files) to Aperture 3.1. I noticed that the color on loaded photos seems to change to a cooler color or different tint. Is this normal? I really don't like the color compare to the original.

Thanks for kind advice.

I am still learning to navigate thru Aperture myself. However, I do know that Aperture does tend to set starting points a bit high, i.e. Boost and Hue Boost. Notwithstanding, I like the program.

The color changed compared to what? The LCD on the camera or some other software? If you are using Picture Styles and viewing the pictures on your camera's LCD screen, then the pictures will look slightly different in Aperture because it doesn't recognize picture styles.

Mark-B wrote in post #11222582
The color changed compared to what? The LCD on the camera or some other software? If you are using Picture Styles and viewing the pictures on your camera's LCD screen, then the pictures will look slightly different in Aperture because it doesn't recognize picture styles.

I am comparing the one in the preview upon importing and the one after the loading. Both in Aperture 3. I suspect it is the raw conversion that change the color.

Yep. The first preview is (probably) the "built in jpg" created by your camera.

René Damkot wrote in post #11224326
Yep. The first preview is (probably) the "built in jpg" created by your camera.

Easy way to find out. Go to Aperture --> Preferences in the menu. Select the Previews icon from the box that comes up. Uncheck the "Use embedded JPG" box. That should show you just the RAW image with no camera settings applied.

Strangely enough, I used to always notice this happening in Lightroom, but I never notice it in Aperture. Maybe I've just gotten used to it or stopped paying attention.

René Damkot wrote in post #11224326
Yep. The first preview is (probably) the "built in jpg" created by your camera.

Yes, i think this might be it. Thanks.

Mark-B wrote in post #11224945
Easy way to find out. Go to Aperture --> Preferences in the menu. Select the Previews icon from the box that comes up. Uncheck the "Use embedded JPG" box. That should show you just the RAW image with no camera settings applied.

Strangely enough, I used to always notice this happening in Lightroom, but I never notice it in Aperture. Maybe I've just gotten used to it or stopped paying attention.

i will try this. I used to see this in Lightroom as well, but the difference is not as significant as in Aperture. Thanks.

Appreciate help in one more question.

In lightroom, I used to apply graduated filter to some over exposed sky. Is there similar feature/function in Aperture3? I have been searching for it in Aperture but I am lost.

Thanks.

Echoherbie wrote in post #11239578
Appreciate help in one more question.
In lightroom, I used to apply graduated filter to some over exposed sky. Is there similar feature/function in Aperture3? I have been searching for it in Aperture but I am lost.

There are no graduated filters in Aperture. You will have to use adjustment brushes and/or use the paint in & out functions on the adjustment blocks.

Mark-B wrote in post #11240093
There are no graduated filters in Aperture. You will have to use adjustment brushes and/or use the paint in & out functions on the adjustment blocks.

Thanks Mark-B.